Pearson VUE joining forces with IT Training Awards 2009 to help raise money for ChildLine
Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.co.uk) is sponsoring the IT Training Awards 2009 (IITT) Charity Auction in a bid to help raise over £20,000 for ChildLine. To be held at The Dorchester in London on Thursday 5th February 2009, the prestigious event will be presented by the Countess of Wessex and will see the auctioning off of luxury prizes such as holidays in the Maldives, New York and Portugal.
Pearson VUE, a leading specialist provider of computer-based testing solutions, is closely involved with The IT Training Awards, which recognises outstanding examples of high standards, best practice, innovation and excellence within IT training. Hosted by the Institute of IT Training, the annual awards ceremony and the Pearson VUE - sponsored Charity Auction has raised over £135,000 for the charity ChildLine in the last six years.
Suzana Lopes, Commercial Director from Pearson VUE, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to be sponsoring the Charity Auction at this year’s IT Training Awards ceremony. ChildLine is such a worthwhile charity that we are proud to be involved to help make a difference. Every day around 4,000 children call ChildLine for comfort, advice and protection so it is with great pleasure that Pearson VUE is able to support this event, and help to raise additional funds so that more young people can get the help and support they need.”
As a member of the exclusive Learning Directors Network, Pearson VUE partners with the top training providers in the UK and Europe. Joining the crème de la crème of the IT Training industry at the event, Pearson VUE is also sponsoring the Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award celebrates individual achievement in IT Training and recognises excellence and outstanding personal contribution to the IT training industry.
Paul Howarth, Managing Director EMEA, commented: “At Pearson VUE we have always believed that our people, and the service and commitment they provide, are our greatest asset so it was with great pleasure that we are sponsoring the Lifetime Achievement Award.”
For further information about Pearson VUE, please visit: www.pearsonvue.co.uk or contact Karen Schwartz, Marketing Manager on Tel: 020 7190 4047 or e-mail her at karen.schwartz@pearson.com.
To find out more information about the IT Training Awards visit: www.ittrainingawards.co.uk.
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