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Feb 09, 2010
Xerox Sponsors 2010 Creating Futures Charity Events
Funds Raised Help Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and Others Pursue IT Careers
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., February 9, 2010 - Xerox will sponsor the CompTIA Educational Foundation’s 2010 Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic and the First Annual Creating Futures Charity Miniature Golf tournament. Both events benefit the foundation’s Creating Futures program which provides IT training and certification opportunities to individuals in need, including military veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, minorities, at-risk youth and dislocated workers.
“It’s simply a win-win for all that get involved with our events, and we couldn’t be happier to have an industry leader like Xerox supporting our mission to help more individuals launch IT careers,” said John Venator, president and CEO, CompTIA Educational Foundation.
“The foundation’s Creating Futures program brings new energy and ideas to our industry through innovative workforce development programs, and these fundraising events help extend the foundation’s reach and provide more opportunities," said Gary Gillam, vice president, channel operations, Xerox North America Reseller Sales, and chair of the Creating Futures Leadership Council. "I encourage the rest of the industry to join in and support Creating Futures."
Creating Futures works with employers to identify hiring needs. It then tailors education and training programs to help individuals obtain the skills that employers need to secure IT careers. Last year, the program set a new annual record, helping 854 individuals in need receive IT training.
The miniature golf event will take place during the opening reception of CompTIA’s Annual Member Meeting on April 7 at Swissotel in Chicago, Ill. The Charity Golf Classic will run August 9 at the TPC San Antonio golf course during CompTIA’s annual Breakaway conference.
Individuals and companies can make a donation to Creating Futures, and prospective participants can apply for training by visiting the Foundation’s website, http://www.CompTIA-EF.org. For more sponsorship information, contact Dennis Zimmerman at DZimmerman@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/Sponsor 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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