Acadio Launches Internet Site to Make Continuing Education Accessible.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000 Grand Opening of Premier Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). E-Business Empowers Professionals and Consumers to Learn More, Go Further Acadio(TM) Corporation, dedicated to helping people reach their full professional and personal potential through self-directed education, today announced the opening of its premier continuing education Web-based destination. The launch of Acadio.com makes thousands of the highest quality professional and personal enrichment enrichment Food industry The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food–eg, wheat, which may have been lost during processing. See White flour; Cf Whole grains. self-study products, information, and services available to businesses and professionals from one comprehensive, compelling, and informative destination on the Web, www.acadio.com. Acadio has signed distribution agreements with more than 80 continuing education providers including Time Warner, McGraw-Hill, Harvard Business Press, Berlitz, and many others. Offering more than 20,000 carefully screened and selected self-study products including books, videos, CD-ROMs, and audiocassettes for professionals and consumers, Acadio.com brings together products from a range of professional, computing computing - computer , and lifestyle categories; everything from marketing best sellers to computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." software to foreign language courses on tape. "This is an incredibly exciting day for the Acadio team," said Steven Sperry See Unisys. , Acadio's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The Internet and today's global economy are fueling a growing demand for the delivery of easily accessible self-directed continuing education products and services, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this trend. What Acadio is offering in the continuing education industry is unmatched by traditional educational institutions or online learning portals." In addition to continuing education products and information, Acadio posts independent product reviews, expert commentary, and ratings to assist self-directed learners in making informed purchase decisions that best meet their interests, goals, and budget. All self-study products and materials available through Acadio are specifically designed to teach a practical skill. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. industry research firm International Data Corporation, 40 percent of American adults take some form of continuing education every year, yet the $330 billion market is highly fragmented frag·ment n. 1. A small part broken off or detached. 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit: overheard fragments of their conversation; extant fragments of an old manuscript. 3. . Although there are many educational institutions and continuing education providers, it is often difficult for individuals to find, evaluate, compare, and purchase learning products. Acadio makes it easy for self-directed learners or "career climbers This list of climbers includes both mountaineers and rock climbers, since many (though not all) climbers engage in both types of activities. The list also includes boulderers and ice climbers. ," who understand that ongoing education is an important way to improve their careers and personal lives, to find the resources they need to achieve their personal and career goals. About Acadio Corporation Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seattle, Acadio is dedicated to helping people reach their full professional and personal potential through self-directed education. Acadio intends to be the premier online destination for professionals worldwide seeking information, products, and services related to continuing education. Professionals and businesses can quickly and easily find, evaluate, compare, and purchase continuing education products and services from www.acadio.com. The Acadio Web site provides valuable information and resources to build strengths, sharpen sharp·en tr. & intr.v. sharp·ened, sharp·en·ing, sharp·ens To make or become sharp or sharper. sharp skills, focus direction, and expand life experiences, giving people the edge they need to improve their lives. For more information, call 206/225-5000, or e-mail info@acadio.com. |
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