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Nov 02, 2009
CompTIA Educational Foundation Urges Industry to Sponsor IT Training & Certification for Military Veterans
Downloadable Holiday Cards Honor Clients, Partners & Employees for their Donations
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., November 2, 2009 - Nearly 550 U.S. military veterans received free information technology (IT) training and certification this year from the CompTIA Educational Foundation.
“That’s a 66% annual increase, but even more vets need our help,” said John Venator, president and CEO of the CompTIA Educational Foundation. “Of those veterans that received training this year, 39% were disabled veterans. Our military veterans gave their all to help safeguard the American dream. Now it’s time to help them realize their own dreams as they transition from military service to the business world.”
The CompTIA Educational Foundation is urging the industry to honor employees, partners and clients this holiday season by supporting IT training and certification for military veterans through donations to its Creating Futures program.
Creating Futures provides career opportunities to groups of people historically under-represented in the IT industry, including military veterans, individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, at-risk youth and dislocated workers. Training, mentoring, courseware, practice exams, and certification vouchers are provided at no cost to these individuals. Creating Futures participants train toward CompTIA certifications — which are known throughout the IT industry as reliable predictors of employee success and are therefore some of the best ways to break into the IT field.
“Donations to the Foundation meet a company’s philanthropic goals, while gaining tax benefits and showing commitment to the industry’s future growth,” added Venator.
To commemorate a company’s donation and help spread news of how others can donate, donors can download customizable holiday card artwork at www.CompTIA-EF.org.
Plus, the 100% tax-deductible donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by CompTIA – allowing a company’s or individual’s donation to work double-time.
Individuals and companies can make a donation and prospective participants can apply for training by visiting the CompTIA Educational Foundation Web site, http://www.CompTIA-EF.org.
About the CompTIA Educational Foundation
The CompTIA Educational Foundation provides career opportunities for individuals who historically have been under-represented in the IT workforce. With the support of individuals, industry leaders, companies and the government, the Foundation creates programs aimed at helping U.S. veterans, at-risk youth, women, minorities, dislocated workers, and individuals with disabilities to obtain the technical and business skills employers require. Since its creation in 1998, the Foundation has helped more than 1,000 individuals enter the IT workforce, helping the industry alleviate its shortage of skilled workers. For more information or to make a donation to the CompTIA Educational Foundation, visit http://www.CompTIA-EF.org.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, visit www.comptia.org.
Donor Contact:
Dennis Zimmerman
Executive Director, CompTIA Educational Foundation
630-678-8477
dzimmerman@comptia-ef.org
Media Contact:
Lisa Fasold
Communications, CompTIA Educational Foundation
703-509-1124
lfasold@gmail.com
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