March 27, 2007

Press Release - Lyndhurst, NJ, - University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and ReadyMinds Extend Agreement to Provide Distance Career Counseling Services through June 2008.

ReadyMinds and UMUC announced today the extension of their Agreement to provide the ReadyMinds distance career counseling services to UMUC students and the UMUC alumni population. The program commenced in the Summer of 2005 and has yielded successful results with beneficial outcomes for those who have participated. As a result of the ongoing relationship between UMUC and ReadyMinds, UMUC students and alumni will continue to be able to access professional  career counseling services virtually, independent of time or place.

More than 90,000 students worldwide, including approximately 50,000 U.S. service members in 28 foreign countries, attend UMUC annually. UMUC is the largest public university in the United States offering online programs and is highly regarded for tailoring programs and services to meet the unique needs of nontraditional students.

Randy Miller, founder and CEO of ReadyMinds, expressed satisfaction with current results as well as the extended Agreement. He additionally indicated, "The UMUC population, consisting of students throughout the world as well as those associated with the United States Armed Forces, is a prime example of those who are benefiting from the ReadyMinds model. We look forward to continuing to serve these deserving individuals and our long-term relationship with UMUC."

The ReadyMinds Program, which was developed eight years ago, is utilized by academic institutions, organizations, and agencies throughout the country.

About ReadyMinds

Founded in 1997, ReadyMinds owns and operates readyminds.com and is a privately held company that has emerged as the leading global provider of distance career counseling and training services. The ReadyMinds' distance career counseling process was initially designed with the assistance of business leaders and career counseling experts to help individuals focus on their career planning and develop action plans to achieve their immediate career goals. In addition to the counseling of individuals, ReadyMinds provides training for counselors seeking to further enhance their professional development in the area of distance counseling. 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. For more information on the company, please visit http://www.readyminds.com.

About UMUC

For more than 50 years, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has excelled in serving nontraditional and adult student populations through both traditional classroom teaching and various distance delivery formats to serve these students' unique needs. Today, UMUC is the largest public university in the United States offering online programs. Currently, the university offers more than 90 distinct undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs completely online, in addition to a comprehensive array of online student and academic services.