Training Company Celebrates 10 Years in Austin

September 01, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin today announced it is celebrating its tenth year in business. The company is a franchise of Anaheim, Calif.-based New Horizons (NASDAQ: NEWH) is the world's largest independent IT training company.

To celebrate this milestone, the company is offering free software applications training and deeply discounted technical training through the month of August. “I am proud that we are celebrating our tenth year as part of the Austin business community,” said Derek Wright, New Horizons of Austin president and chief executive officer. “We have faced the same challenges that many of our clients have seen, and this is a way for us to thank Austin for the support through the years.”

Earlier this month, New Horizons also thanked its staff with an event for employees and their families. Bob Dupree, general manager, credits the longevity of the center to its staff, “We have an exceptional team that is focused on providing outstanding solutions and support and has a commitment to provide the latest advancements in technology training.”

New Horizons was founded as a one-classroom facility in 1982 in California, and now exceeds 280 training centers in 55 countries. New Horizons of Austin opened its doors in 1996, and currently provides training to thousands of companies and government agencies with offices in Central Texas. The center was the first Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions in Austin, and is one of only twenty Novell Platinum Training Partners in the United States.


About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin offers high quality IT training and professional development services Using a combination of instructor-led, computer-based, and Web-based delivery methods, the company has provided training and development services for thousands of companies, government agencies, and individuals in the Austin area since 1996.

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Austin is part of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWH), the world’s largest independent IT training company. With more than 280 centers in 55 countries, New Horizons sets the pace for innovative training programs that meet the changing needs of the industry. For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com or contact New Horizons of Austin at (512) 349-9555.