November 27, 2007

Lyndhurst, NJ - ReadyMinds Announces Plans to Promote the New DCF Training in Partnership with America's Career Resource Network Association (ACRNA)

ReadyMinds and ACRNA reached Agreement today to offer the online Distance Credentialed Facilitator Training through collaborative efforts. The DCF Training will be promoted along with other specific program opportunities offered by ACRNA.

The DCF Training is designed to educate and train participants in distance facilitation, which encompasses the use of accepted technology-supported techniques and related resources, knowledge of ethical standards and the application of distance-delivered services. Participation in this course is designed to enhance existing face-to-face (f2f) facilitation practices.

The online training for this course was developed by ReadyMinds and is delivered online on a continuous 24/7 basis. The Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc (CCE), the organization that confers the Distance Credentialed Facilitator credential and an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) grants the Credential upon successful completion of the course.

Ed Schwartz, ReadyMinds VP of Operations indicated, "We are aware that ACRNA takes special care in partnering with organizations whose philosophy and approach is consistent ACRNA's mission. Accordingly, ReadyMinds is pleased to be included in this group of distinguished organizations."

Bridget Brown, Executive Director of ACRNA commented, "We are thrilled to partner with ReadyMinds on this important initiative. Remaining current with the most effective career counseling techniques is extremely important. This flexible training option will help practitioners serve their clients more effectively."

As a result of this partnership, facilitators located throughout the country will be made aware of and have the opportunity to take advantage of this online professional development opportunity.

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, the ReadyMinds Training Division provides global training opportunities 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 ACRNA

America’s Career Resource Network Association (ACRNA) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring that all individuals have the knowledge and skills necessary to make fully informed career decisions.

Though its diverse network, ACRNA supports career development professionals and provides valuable academic and career information to students, job seekers, career counselors, workers, parents, educators and many others. Research shows that students who make informed career decisions are more likely to graduate from high school, succeed in postsecondary education, and have increased productivity in the workforce. Whether working with Congress or partnering with a multitude of other organization, ACRNA strongly advocates for a career management system that leads to increased academic achievement for students, reduced unemployment rates for workers, and improved economic growth for our nation. For more information about ACRNA, please visit www.acrna.net.