September 22, 2003

Press Release - The Hewlett Packard Alumni Association partners with RM Transition Services to offer career planning services to its 2,650 members.

New York, NY, September 22, 2003: RMTS, a division of ReadyMinds, (http://www.readyminds.com) announced today that a strategic partnership has been made between ReadyMinds and Hewlett-Packard Alumni Association (HPAA). RMTS will be offering HPAA members distance career counseling and planning services.

Both RMTS and HPAA are excited to see the benefits members of HPAA will receive from their participation in the RMTS Programs. Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors for HP Alumni Association, John Verrochi said "these services will enable members, regardless of their geographic location, to receive counseling support that is very low-cost with excellent counselor credentials and qualifications! Many people do not know what to look for in career counselor credentials and by selecting RM Transition Services, we have made it easier for our members to receive career counseling services from the best counselors available. Members can benefit from these career-counseling services whether they are currently looking for a job or looking for assistance on developing career plans in the future. We believe that this program will make a difference in many people's lives from a career development standpoint!" Randy M. Miller, CEO of ReadyMinds also commented on this new partnership and said, "we are extremely pleased with this new relationship and look forward to servicing the HPAA community."

HPAA members from all over the world can work intimately with a National Certified Counselor with appropriate business/counseling expertise, best matched to address their specific needs. The sessions are conducted from the comfort of the client's own home via telephone, with Internet based support. All participating members will have direct access to low-cost career counseling packages giving them valuable resources and benefits at an affordable price.

About the Hewlett-Packard Alumni Association

The Hewlett-Packard Alumni Association (HPAA) was established in February 2000 to enable an initial group of 20 fellow HP alumni to keep in touch. Since then, the organization has grown to more than 2.650 members. Worldwide in scope, the organization consists of former employees of Hewlett-Packard Company, its acquisitions, and spin-offs.

In 2002, the HPAA became a non-profit, mutual-benefit 501 (c) (6) association incorporated in the state of California. The HPAA's mission is to provide a community for former HP employees to network and share best practices that will enhance their careers and lives. An independent organization, the HPAA is not formally affiliated with Hewlett-Packard Company. HPAA's website is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hp_alumni/.

About ReadyMinds

Founded in 1997, ReadyMinds is a privately held company based in New York City. ReadyMinds, the leading provider of distance career counseling services, was designed with the assistance of career counseling industry experts (including top tier institutions) to help individuals focus on their career planning and develop action plans to achieve their immediate career goals. ReadyMinds abides by the guidelines set forth by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC); the NBCC Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Web Counseling.

RMTS, a division of ReadyMinds, is an innovative 21st Century model which provides low-cost, highly-customized, and flexible corporate career services which meet the needs of both the individual and the company throughout the employment life cycle. The division is dedicated to building long-term partnerships with customers by providing quality counseling and technology services. By combining personal tele-counseling with state-of-the-art technology, RMTS delivers high-quality Career Management and Transition Services to individuals and organizations at an extremely competitive price. For more information on the company and RMTS, please visit http://www.readyminds.com/rmts/overview.html.