Compaq and Futurekids Partner To Help Families Master Lifestyle Computing.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1995--Just in time to rekindle an urge to learn for the start of the school year, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today named Futurekids, a leading provider of family-oriented computer training, as its first-ever Compaq Authorized Family Training Center.

Through this innovative program, Futurekids locations throughout the United States will feature Compaq Presario PCs as part of their curriculum that teaches children how to use PCs to make learning fun. Classes also help adults learn computer skills that will enhance their lifestyle. The companies are also developing joint marketing activities to be directed at consumers.

"The Compaq/Futurekids partnership offers families the opportunity to learn more about lifestyle computing, and to supplement and enhance computer education," said Jim Tucker, vice president, Consumer Business Unit, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Children enrolled in Futurekids classes will continue their learning process, keep their computer skills sharp and be better prepared for lifelong learning."

With this announcement, Compaq and Futurekids will take the lead in offering families value-added educational opportunities to augment their home computing capabilities. The partnership hopes to raise awareness that mastering computer skills not only helps prepare kids for the future, but is also a way to increase self-esteem and confidence.

"This exciting partnership with Compaq will help us in our efforts to transform children into masters of technology," said Peter Markovitz, founder and president, Futurekids. "Computers are the best tools for educating our children, and mastering this important technology gives them a competitive advantage both in school and in life."

Another goal of the partnership is to help make computer skills available to children regardless of the availability of computers in schools or at home. While some public schools are unable to offer computer training due to budget constraints, Futurekids and Compaq hope to provide all youngsters with the same learning opportunities. Founded in 1983, Futurekids is a franchisor of computer learning centers that offer computer classes to children in more than 1,600 locations around the world. The Los Angeles-based company, which currently provides instruction to 30,000 children each month in more than 50 countries, operates programs that help children build a solid foundation of fundamental learning skills by familiarizing them with the power of computers. In the learning centers, classes are weekly and are intentionally kept small to emphasize individualized instruction. For more information about the Futurekids location nearest you, call 1-800-PRO-KIDS.

Compaq Background

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs and servers. Compaq's family of easy-to-use multimedia Presario computers is designed specifically for home and home office use. The Compaq Presario family is available at more than 6,000 authorized retail locations nationwide, including computer superstores, office products superstores, consumer electronics stores, mass merchandisers, general merchandise outlets, catalog showrooms, warehouse clubs, campus bookstores and military exchanges.

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