Avatech Solutions, Inc. Authorized CAD Training Provider in State of Virginia.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2002 Hampton Road Workforce Development Board approves Avatech Solutions to deliver state-of-the-art CAD training Avatech Solutions, the nation's leading provider of design automation tools, training, integration services, and technical support, has been approved by the Hampton Road Workforce Development Board as an authorized CAD training provider for federally funded Workforce Investment Act (WIA WIA abbr. wounded in action ) programs in Virginia. Avatech Solutions is certified to offer state-of-the-art AutoCAD certificate courses delivered from five classrooms in Virginia and three portable labs -- training adults throughout the State for high-demand careers in the digital design industry. "We're pleased to be recognized in the State of Virginia as a CAD training partner and being able to offer individuals the same caliber of high quality training programs that our corporate clients expect and receive," said Scott Fischer Scott E Fischer (December 24 1955 – May 11 1996) was an American climber and guide. Fischer spent his early life in Michigan and New Jersey and took two years of climbing courses after being inspired at the age of 14 by a show he saw on television. , senior vice president of solutions at Avatech Solutions. "We look forward to training people for successful careers in the respected profession of digital design engineering. After their education has been completed, we know these professionals will have a positive impact with their employers, as well as with society and the economy." In addition to being certified in the state of Virginia, Avatech Solutions is working with Opportunity Inc. -- a not-for-profit agency that serves as an umbrella organization
An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry-specific) institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or for the Hampton Roads Hampton Roads, roadstead, 4 mi (6.4 km) long and 40 ft (12.2 m) deep, SE Va., through which the waters of the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth rivers pass into Chesapeake Bay. Workforce Development Board. Their One-Stop Career Advancement Centers offer a variety of resources to assist job seekers job seeker also job·seek·er n. One who seeks employment. with their career goals. Eligible persons are able to receive individual training accounts up to $6,000 for a period of two years to be used with the certified training provider of their choice. "We are pleased to be able to offer the services of Avatech Solutions to the individuals coming through our One-Stops," said E. Roy Budd, president and 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. of Opportunity Inc. "By increasing the scope of our training providers, we are able to offer job seekers greater options and equip them with skills necessary to be successful in the labor market labor market A place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience place." Opportunity Inc. has referred the first class of individuals to be trained by Avatech Solutions. When students complete the fast-track, 21 to 28 day intensive certificate programs, they will be qualified in the areas of drafting, design, animation and 3D visualization, and can earn from $10 to $50 per hour at jobs within architectural firms, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. firms, mapping companies and animation design studios. For More Information For more information about Avatech Solutions' certificate course offerings in the State of Virginia contact Kurt von Koch, Virginia training coordinator at 757/460-8100, or email: kkoch@avatechsolutions.com. Course listings can be viewed on the Virginia Employment Commission's website at http://www.vaworkforce.com/public/traininglist/Providerlist.asp. For further details about Opportunity Inc., please visit www.hrccva.com. About Avatech Solutions Avatech Solutions, Inc. (www.avatechsolutions.com) is one of the most trusted names in design automation software, training and comprehensive technical services. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Md., the company offers a complete solution to customers through its national network of 20 locations coast to coast -- backed by a professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. group, training centers and a national support center. The company is the largest Autodesk software provider in the U.S., and also offers an expanded line of products from manufacturers such as Bentley Systems Bentley Systems, Incorporated, provides software for the "Design, construction and operation of the world's infrastructure". The company’s software serves the building, plant, civil, and geospatial vertical markets in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) , Cyco Software and Hewlett-Packard. Avatech Solutions' 18,000 clients include industry leaders from the Engineering News Record's Top 100 and Fortune 500 lists. |
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