DVC Group Awarded $400,000 Grant From NJ To Develop "E-Literacy" Program For Employees.

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MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2000

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DVC Group - one of the nation's top 100 professional services firms - was recently awarded a $400,000 state grant for the development of a new "E-Literacy" program for its 300+ employees.

The award, which is granted to companies exhibiting long-term growth potential in business, demonstrates DVC Group's dedication to the continued professional development of its employees.

After a year-long process, DVC Group was approved for a "Customized Training Program Grant" from Workforce New Jersey, a State division of the US Department of Labor, to design an "E-Literacy" training program. The State of New Jersey annually grants awards in total of $40 million dollars for companies to invest in their employees to improve job skills.

"With the advent of the Internet, DVC Group has shifted from being an offline company to a `one-line' company, providing both online and offline solutions for our clients," said George Valva, Chairman, DVCi Technologies. "In the rush to adjust to that shift, we realized there was a divide beginning to form between employees who are conversant in the language of the new economy and those who are not. By introducing the E-literacy program, we're addressing the need to educate our employees, keeping them up-to-date in the rapidly evolving technology driven workforce."

The program will be conducted for 12 months, where employees of DVC Group will have the opportunity to participate in classes such as Beginning PowerPoint, Intermediate/Advanced PowerPoint, FrontPage 2000 and seminars on E-Commerce. More advanced classes include: Visual Basic, Java Script, Flash, Director, Object-Oriented Application Training, HTML, SQL, Dynamic HTML, crystal report writing, Web master certification and CRM.

Pat Terreri, Human Resources senior vice president of DVC Group, is responsible for developing the program and encouraging employees to take advantage of these valuable seminars.

"This is a very exciting venture for us," Terreri said. "We're working with top-notch Internet and technology experts to offer a wide variety of computer classes that will meet the demands of our employees' diverse backgrounds and interests."

Academic faculty members of County College of Morris (Morristown, NJ) and consultants from Alpha Technologies (Piscataway, NJ) and the NJIT Division of Continuing Professional Education, among other local New Jersey educators, will teach upcoming seminars. Courses will range from two to six hours and consist of 15 to 25 employees.

About DVCi

DVCi Technologies is the e-solutions practice area of DVC Group, Inc. (DVC), one of the nation's leading professional services firms.

With offices in Morristown, NJ, New York City, Minneapolis, DVCi Technologies strategically leverages the power of the Internet to deliver significant efficiencies and create compelling competitive advantages for its clients - always focusing on the "user first".

DVCi Technologies was founded in 1998 and now ranks among the top 75 Internet professional services firms in the country. With its roots in the art and science of behavioral change, DVCi Technologies creates e-solutions that persuade consumers and customers to take action. Services include strategic Internet consulting; Web site development and e-commerce; Internet-based IT solutions; on-line marketing and advertising; and advanced technical training. Clients include Bristol Myers & Squibb, e-citi, Perdue, the healthchannel.com, Honeywell, JagNotes, Labatt USA, and Roche.

For information about DVCi or its services, please visit the company's Web site at www.dvcitechnologies.com or send E-mail to [e-mail].