Gatlin Education Services Partners with CVS Pharmacy to Present Pharmacy Technician Internship

FORT WORTH, Texas – Gatlin Education Services announced today it has reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy that will give students an important leg up in the job market. CVS will offer its externship program to students in several CVS districts who are taking Gatlin’s pharmacy technician online career training program provided basic qualifications are met.

Gatlin’s nationally recognized pharmacy technician program is available at hundreds of continuing education departments at community colleges and universities across the United States. This blended learning online program teaches the necessary skills to gain employment as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting. The course aims to provide high school graduates and individuals seeking new careers the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for the mandated national certification.

CVS supplies interns up to 40 hours of hands-on experience that includes assisting pharmacists with prescriptions, answering patient questions about medications and a bevy of administrative duties. Gatlin and CVS initially expect to enroll about a dozen students in the internship program every month, with that number doubling in a year’s time.

“The pharmacy technician certificate program is one of our most popular offerings,” said Mark Lamkin, Executive Director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “The added benefit of having a valuable internship will continue to put Gatlin students a step ahead in this job market. The partnership with CVS will not only open doors for students, but will also pave the way for similar advantages with our other programs.”

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world.

ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About CVS Pharmacy Co.:

CVS/pharmacy is the nation's largest retail pharmacy chain, with approximately 6,200 stores across 43 states. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail pharmacy industry, CVS/pharmacy generates over 68 percent of its revenue from the pharmacy business and is committed to providing superior customer service - to being the easiest pharmacy retailer for customers to use. CVS/pharmacy fills more than one of every seven retail prescriptions in America, and one of every five in our own markets. What's more, the CVS ExtraCare program boasts over 50 million cardholders, making it the largest and most successful retail loyalty program in the country.

York Technical College Announces New Online Courses

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, York Technical College recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of business and professional, management and corporate, as well as skilled trades and industrial.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/yorktechindustrial/, non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, York Technical College and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Courses in the Continuing Education Industrial area include: Freight Broker/Agent Training, Lean Mastery; Purchasing Management; Six Sigma Green and Black Belt; Technical Writing; HVAC Technician; Modern Automotive Service Technician; Chemical Plant Operations; Paper Mill Operations; Power Plant Operations; and Pulp Mill Operations. In addition, the school’s Health and Human Services department offers courses including: Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep, Personal Fitness Trainer, Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer, ICD-10 Medical Coding, Paralegal and Private Investigation.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates York Technical College and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and typically takes between 90 - 180 days to complete.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future. In today’s economy, online training offers the added benefit of significant savings on gas and parking fees.”


For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/yorktechindustrial/. For enrollment information, contact (803) 325-2888.

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

Gatlin Education Services Strengthens Training with New Health and Fitness Courses

FORT WORTH, Texas - Due to an increasingly health-conscious society and a related rise in health clubs and exercise facilities, there are many job openings for certified professionals in the fitness industry. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 27 percent over the 2006-2016 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Individuals wanting to launch a rewarding career or enhance their health and fitness can gain the required knowledge by taking any of the latest online training programs offered by Gatlin Education Services. New certificate course titles are:

· Fitness Business Management
· Personal Fitness Training & Group Exercise for Older Adults
· Women’s Exercise Training & Wellness
· Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness & Sports

The first course, Fitness Business Management, prepares students to implement and manage a health-fitness department and personal training program as a Strategic Business Unit. In Personal Fitness Training & Group Exercise for Older Adults, students will learn the social and physiological aspects of aging as well as the role of exercise in improving health, fitness, function and quality of life in adults. Both of these courses provide students with an optional 6-week internship to practice learned concepts in a real-world health and fitness setting.

The third course, Women’s Exercise Training & Wellness, is designed to ensure the development of safe and effective exercise programs for women by personal trainers, allied health professionals and the general public. Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness & Sports instructs students on contemporary topics such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation and weight management.

“The fitness industry is perfect for those who like to work out and motivate others to live a healthy lifestyle, but unlike other professions, employees do not receive much instruction on the job and are expected to have the necessary skills upon being hired,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Gatlin Education Services. “We’re excited to offer these courses to help individuals train and receive the certification they need to be successful.”

For detailed descriptions of these courses, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/Ghealth.html. For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education Services at (866) 441-5454 or courseinfo@gatlineducation.com.

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

American International Education Group announces new online courses

DOVER , Del. – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, the American International Education Group recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and gaming, as well as skilled trades and industrial.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/aiegroup, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, AIEG and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates AIEG and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and typically takes between 90 and 180 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future. In today’s economy, online training offers the added benefit of significant savings on gas and parking fees.”

This partnership has been created to offer online American education exclusively for India students. Upon successfully completing their courses, students will receive a certificate of completion from Rutgers University, USA. For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/aiegroup. For enrollment information, e-mail AIEG at info@aiegroup.us.

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

Victoria School of Business and Technology Announces New Online Courses

VICTORIA, British Columbia – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Victoria School of Business and Technology recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of business, IT and software development, as well as media and design.

Accessible at www.schoolvictoria.com/courses/online_training, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, Victoria School of Business and Technology and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Victoria School of Business and Technology and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

For program and course descriptions, go to www.schoolvictoria.com/courses/online_training. For enrollment information, contact Candace Bates at (250) 721-9991 or candace@vsbt.ca.

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

Gatlin Education Services Announces Training Program for Chartered Tax Professionals

FORT WORTH, Texas – Since taxes are one of the certainties of life, job openings in this industry are abundant. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of tax preparers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2016.

Now, individuals looking to start a career in tax preparation or transition into the industry can find the training they need with the new Chartered Tax Professional certificate program from Gatlin Education Services. The 180-hour online course is available for immediate enrollment through Gatlin’s partnership with major colleges and universities.

Gatlin’s CTP® program teaches students to prepare returns for small businesses, corporations, partnerships as well as complex sole proprietorships. After finishing the first two courses in the program, students will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U. S. taxpayers. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a CTP® certificate and have the tax knowledge and experience necessary to prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent exam.

To help students find work, Gatlin Education Services provides the Tax Pro Career Center at The Income Tax School Web site that features links to valuable resources for beginning and experienced tax professionals. Here, students can read help wanted ads posted by prospective employers and also place a free ad on the site’s job directory to let tax business owners know of their availability.

“Income tax crosses many professional disciplines, and organizations in virtually every industry look for qualified Chartered Tax Professionals,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “The knowledge students gain from this course will prepare them for a job in tax preparation or help them become a self-employed CTP.”

To enroll, visit http://www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=123. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin Education Services to offer the new CTP online program, please fill out the form at www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a Gatlin representative will contact you.

Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.

About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. These solutions are delivered through specialized content, applications and services that foster academic excellence, professional development, and measurable learning outcomes.

ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.ed2go.com.

About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves. For more information, visit www.gatlineducation.com.

Gatlin Education Services Adds New Grant Writing Course

FORT WORTH, Texas –Today, there are more than 1.5 million nonprofit agencies in the U.S., and grant writers are the lifelines for these organizations. As nonprofits find sources of funding, they need someone to create a winning proposal, making grant writing professionals one of their most sought-after employees.

To help individuals receive the training they need to quality for grant writing positions, Gatlin Education Services now offers a Grant Writing online certificate course. Available at www.gatlineducation.com/grant_writing_training_course.html, the 300-hour program will be offered through Gatlin’s partnership with more than 700 colleges and universities.

Gatlin’s new course will help anyone seeking to learn the essentials in writing or acquiring grants for private, public or government use. Students enrolled in Grant Writing will understand the basics of finding available grants and beginning the writing process in addition to preparing various documents related to entity formation and maintenance.

Upon completing various self-paced lessons, students will be able to:

· identify writing terms and potential sources of grants,
· distinguish the roles and responsibilities of a non-profit board of directors and the management team,
· create documents that use explanation, description and intentional direction to persuade or direct readers,
· show knowledge on the fundamentals of legal writing, including analytical reasoning and analysis as well as the importance of using legal authorities to support conclusions,
· and examine the essential aspects of fundraising to maximize financial opportunities.

“Grant writers play an essential role in many organizations like charity foundations, colleges and universities, and government agencies,” said Mark Lamkin, chief operating officer of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “There is a great demand for highly skilled writers who can prepare compelling and successful grant proposals to ensure an organization receives the money it needs to operate.”

To enroll, visit www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=105. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin to offer Grant Writing, please fill out the form at www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Education Services Teaches Professionals to Harness the Power of Earned Value Management

FORT WORTH, Texas – Successful project managers know that to reduce risk, they must control project plans carefully by monitoring cost, time and performance. One effective technique used by these managers is Earned Value Management. In addition to establishing a way of planning and estimating all types of project work efforts, EVM provides the framework for developing consistent management measurements across projects and industries.

To help professionals sharpen their project management skills, Gatlin Education Services now offers a new Understanding Earned Value Management course. Available at www.gatlineducation.com/earned_value_management.html, the course is offered through Gatlin’s partnerships with more than 700 colleges and universities worldwide.

Using a case study and several interactive exercises, the course is designed to walk students through the process from start to finish giving them hands-on practice. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply Earned Value formulas, determine how to apply the appropriate completion credit rules for all types of project work efforts and demonstrate how to incorporate EVM to status project performance and forecast completion.

“In today’s competitive marketplace, managers are looking for more effective ways to manage projects with lower budgets and in shorter time frames,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder and CEO of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “With a strong background of Earned Value Management, individuals can secure a lucrative job position and become an invaluable asset in any industry.”

To enroll, visit http://www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=118. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin to offer Understanding Earned Value Management, please fill out the form at http://www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported online career training courses and programs to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired career training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Education Services reveals Medical Terminology course for healthcare professionals

FORT WORTH, Texas –According to a recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in healthcare are abundant. The healthcare industry currently provides more than 14 million jobs and it is projected to generate 3 million additional positions through 2016, more than any other industry.

To give students a boost into today’s largest job market, Gatlin Education Services now offers a Medical Terminology online training course. The 60-hour class is designed to give healthcare professionals and those who wish to work in medical environments a deeper understanding of medical words and meanings.

Available at www.gatlineducation.com/medical_terminology_course.html, Gatlin’s nationally-recognized course teaches students to identify and apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. Online lessons explain the medical terms used for various areas of the body including the integumentary, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, students will be able to define and describe the function of the body’s different systems as well as compare and contrast each one.

“Today’s healthcare providers look for qualified professionals who can communicate clearly and effectively to both patients and practitioners,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Having knowledge of medical terminology is necessary for any job in the industry – from medical receptionist to pharmacy technician.”

To enroll, visit www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=117. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin to offer the Medical Terminology online program, please fill out the form at www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Learning and American Heritage University announce eLearning Center Web site

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Gatlin Learning, Inc. has partnered with American Heritage University to host a Web site for The eLearning Center, a comprehensive resource of online workforce training and continuing education courses. American Heritage University’s portal is available at http://ahu.theelearningcenter.com/.

With The eLearning Center, colleges and universities create unique, co-branded sites from which they can offer courses from leading online content providers for direct sale to students and corporate training customers. Each portal is customizable and generates revenue for American Heritage University, while Gatlin handles all the site’s administrative needs at no cost.

The eLearning Center recently released Phase II, a package of upgrades that included increasing the course offerings to more than 5,000.

“American Heritage University students have access to the Internet’s largest collection of leading educational courses,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Learning. “The eLearning Center is a one-stop shopping solution where students can advance their educational or career needs.”

The eLearning Center contains courses from many of the country’s top online education content providers such as Element K, Webucator, GlobalEnglish, 360 Training, CEU4U and Coastal Training Technologies. Pricing for the courses range from $25 to $5,000 depending on the lesson intensity, certification offering and instructor support involved.

The self-study courses are available in a broad range of subject areas, including business, medical training, continuing education courses, design, IT, motivation and many others. New categories continue to be added as well. In addition to English, select courses are offered in Spanish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Chinese, Taiwanese and Arabic.

The eLearning Center features courses that are skill-building for life skills and professional career training. Students can enroll and pay for courses at http://ahu.theelearningcenter.com/. Interested institutions of higher learning or corporations can contact Gatlin Learning at 817-870-2870 for more information.

About Gatlin Learning, Inc.:
Gatlin Learning, Inc. is the Internet’s foremost resource of e-learning content. Thousands of self-study courses from the world’s leading online education companies have been amassed into one place – http://www.theelearningcenter.com – and are available for direct sale to students anywhere in the world. Gatlin Learning partners with businesses and institutions of higher learning to create completely individualized portal Web sites where students have direct access to both certificate and non-certificate, non-credit courses. The result is a comprehensive and user-friendly one-stop shop where students and business professionals can meet their continuing education needs and get on the fast track to a long and successful career.

Kent State University - Geauga announces new online courses

BURTON, Ohio – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Kent State University - Geauga recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and gaming, as well as skilled trades and industrial.

Accessible at http://www.gatlineducation.com/ksugeauga/ the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, Kent State University - Geauga and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Kent State University - Geauga and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/ksugeauga/. For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education at (817) 870-2870, toll free (866) 441-5454 or questions@gatlineducation.com.

Colorado Community Colleges Online announces new online courses

DENVER – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Colorado Community Colleges Online recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and gaming, as well as skilled trades and industrial.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/ccconline, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, CCCOnline and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates CCCOnline and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/ccconline. For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education at (817) 870-2870, toll free (866) 441-5454 or questions@gatlineducation.com.

Increase earning potential with Microsoft Technology Training from Gatlin Education Services

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that eight of the ten fastest growing careers through the year 2016 will be computer related. In addition, employees with specific knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server qualify for the most lucrative jobs and can earn a base salary of more than $80,000.

Now, professionals can gain the latest technology skills they need to acquire these high-paying positions with the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 training program from Gatlin Education Services. The 480-hour online course is available for immediate enrollment through Gatlin’s partnership with major colleges and universities.

Designed as a comprehensive course, MCTS provides students with thorough knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 product as well as an understanding of how to use the Transact-SQL language and how to explore the user interface. MCTS students will also be able to implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. After successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to pass the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 exam.

“Today’s leading organizations look for qualified professionals who can show their breadth of technology experience,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “By being certified as a Microsoft Technology Specialist, you can pursue high-paying careers in many fields like database administration and development or become a business intelligence developer.”

To enroll, visit www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=122. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin to offer the new MCTS online program, please fill out the form at www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Education Services helps enhance careers with AutoCAD 2009 training

FORT WORTH, Texas – As more and more industries are going high-tech, drafters with a working knowledge of AutoCAD have a clear advantage in the job field. Even the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that AutoCAD-trained professionals will have better prospects in securing a job and can earn more than $74,000 per year (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos111.htm).

To provide the necessary skills and increase earning potential, Gatlin Education Services will offer a 150-hour online program staring in August 2008. The new AutoCAD 2009 course will be offered through Gatlin’s partnerships with more than 700 colleges and universities worldwide.

Taking a step-by-step approach to learning, AutoCAD 2009 will teach students the skills needed to create and edit simple drawings and gradually introduce more advanced AutoCAD skills. Upon completion of the course, students will have learned to work with 2D drawing and editing tools, objects on layers, text and basic dimensions. Course lessons instruct students on how to use efficiency tools, complex objects, advanced plotting and external reference/image files as well as how to enhance productivity with simple customizations. Enrolled students will receive the required textbook and a 13-month student license for AutoCAD 2009.

“AutoCAD is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, facilities planning and management,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder and CEO of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Employers seek workers skilled in AutoCAD more than any other CAD system.”

In an effort to boost summer enrollments, Gatlin will be offering a pre-registration discount of $200 for all students who register through July 31st for the new course. To enroll, visit http://www.gatlineducation.com/search.php?course_id=121. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin to offer AutoCAD 2009, please fill out the form at http://www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported online career training courses and programs to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired career training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Education Services Reaches Milestone in Online Certificate Programs

FORT WORTH, Texas – Gatlin Education Services, the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported workforce development training announced a record in its number of online offerings. The e-learning industry leader now provides more than 100 online certificate programs in the fields of healthcare and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and gaming, as well as skilled trades and industrial.

The new programs include Understanding Earned Value Management, Medical Terminology as well as several courses that cover Microsoft Office 2007 software. In addition, Gatlin will host new courses in the healthcare and fitness category such as Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness, and Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness & Sport, which will be available for enrollment beginning in summer 2008. The company also plans to release courses for its fall lineup including Event Management and Design, and Grant Writing.

Each course is open enrollment, self-paced and takes an average of 90 days to complete. The courses are intended to help individuals at any stage of their career, whether they are interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training.

“We are proud of this achievement and the benefits it brings to our partners and customers,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Gatlin Education Services. “With more programs, we are better equipped to meet the continuing education needs of individuals in virtually every industry.”

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges, universities and corporate entities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

New course descriptions can be found at http://www.gatlineducation.com/. If you are interested in partnering with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training, please fill out the form at www.gatlineducation.com/partnerinfo.htm and a GES representative will contact you.

Gatlin Learning and CSI Community Education announce eLearning Center web site

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Gatlin Learning, Inc. has partnered with the College of Southern Idaho Community Education Center to host a Web site for The eLearning Center, a comprehensive resource of online continuing and business education courses. CSI’s portal is available at http://csi.theelearningcenter.com/.

With The eLearning Center, colleges and universities create unique, co-branded sites where from they can offer courses from leading online content providers for direct sale to students and corporate training customers. Each portal is customizable and generates revenue for CSI, while Gatlin handles all the site’s administrative needs at no cost.

The eLearning Center recently released Phase II, a package of upgrades that included increasing the course offerings to more than 5,000.

“CSI Community Education students have access to the Internet’s largest collection of leading educational courses,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Learning. “The eLearning Center is a one-stop shopping solution where students can advance their educational or career needs.”

The eLearning Center contains courses from many of the country’s top online education content providers such as Element K, Webucator, GlobalEnglish, 360 Training, CEU4U and Coastal Training Technologies. Pricing for the courses range from $25 to $5,000 depending on the lesson intensity, certification offering and instructor support involved.

The self-study courses are available in a broad range of subject areas, including business, medical training, continuing education courses, design, IT, motivation and many others. New categories continue to be added as well. In addition to English, select courses are offered in Spanish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Chinese, Taiwanese and Arabic.

The eLearning Center features courses that are skill-building for life skills and professional career training. Students can enroll and pay for courses at http://csi.theelearningcenter.com/. Interested institutions of higher learning or corporations can contact Gatlin Learning at 817-870-2870 for more information.

About Gatlin Learning, Inc.:
Gatlin Learning, Inc. is the Internet’s foremost resource of e-learning content. Thousands of self-study courses from the world’s leading online education companies have been amassed into one place – http://www.theelearningcenter.com/ – and are available for direct sale to students anywhere in the world. Gatlin Learning partners with businesses and institutions of higher learning to create completely individualized portal Web sites where students have direct access to both certificate and non-certificate, non-credit courses. The result is a comprehensive and user-friendly one-stop shop where students and business professionals can meet their continuing education needs and get on the fast track to a long and successful career.

Gatlin Education Services Announces a New Director of Military Education

FORT WORTH, Texas – Gatlin Education Services has announced the hiring of Haywood Gordon as Director of Military Education. Mr. Gordon will be responsible for enrolling eligible active and retired military personnel into Gatlin’s online career training programs.

“We are excited to have Haywood join our team,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “His military experience and expertise makes him an important asset to our company as we extend our reach to new markets.”

Mr. Gordon is a current member of the Army Reserves and has served a combined 12 years of active and reserve duty. Prior to his work at Gatlin, he served as the Veteran’s Administration Certifying Official for The University of Texas at Arlington for seven years where he was successful in receiving approvals for both degreed and non-degree programs. In his new position at Gatlin, Mr. Gordon will help military professionals utilize benefits such as tuition assistance, the GI Bill and vocational rehabilitation to advance their education and transition into new careers.

"It is my goal to place every eligible soldier and dependent in a qualified program,” said Gordon. “Education is the key to access, and that access is to promotions, careers and a better way of life!"

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

San Diego State University participates in Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Demonstration Project

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego State University in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, recently agreed to participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Demonstration Project. The school will provide Gatlin’s online career training programs to military spouses who meet eligibility requirements.

Hosted by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Defense, the Demonstration Project is designed to address the educational challenges of military spouses and provide highly-skilled, well-trained workers to employers in high-demand industries. To complete their education through San Diego State University, spouses in the program can receive financial assistance up to $6,000 over a two-year period. These individual grants may be used to complete Gatlin’s online certificate programs and other training that will lead to a state-approved credential.

“We are proud to be working with San Diego State University in the Demonstration Project. It will give military spouses a way to receive the education they need to gain employment and advance their careers,” said Stephen Gatlin, CEO and founder of Gatlin Education Services. “Online training programs are especially useful because even if the military member transfers, the student can easily keep doing their coursework.”

The Departments of Labor and Defense are committed to military spouses and want to ensure their access to the education and resources needed for good jobs and career pathways in the 21st century economy. To be eligible for the program, the spouse’s military member must be enlisted E-1 through E-5 or officer 0-1 through 0-3 and have one year or more remaining at the current duty station. In addition, they must be able to complete the education program before the enlisted individual separates from active duty.

Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of online workforce training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://ces.sdsu.edu/military_spouses.html. For enrollment information, e-mail wevers@mail.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-7378 using priority code DAU7.

Gatlin Education Services announces new director of government relations

FORT WORTH, Texas – Gatlin Education Services has announced the hiring of Jennifer Lamkin as director of government relations. Ms. Lamkin will be responsible for Gatlin’s Workforce Investment Act and vocational rehab initiatives.

“We are proud to welcome Jennifer to our team,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Her experience and expertise in government relations will be beneficial to our company.”

Prior to her work at Gatlin, Ms. Lamkin served as state compliance administrator for TechSkills. A graduate of The University of Arizona, she will bring to Gatlin her experience in maintaining courses, catalogs and personnel for state boards, as well as submitting educational programs for government funding approval.

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Victor Valley College announces new online courses

NOVATO, Calif. – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Victor Valley College recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare and fitness, management and corporate, and skilled trades and industrial.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/vvc, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, VVC and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates VVC and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/vvc. For enrollment information, contact Deborah Potts at (760) 245-4271 ext. 2471 or pottsd@vvc.edu.

Cal State L.A. launches new online, self-paced courses

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – With online career training courses in heavy demand, California State University, Los Angeles recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide new opportunities for distance learning in healthcare, business and engineering.

Accessible at http://www.calstatela.edu/exed, the non-credit courses can help individuals interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training. Cal State L.A. and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all accessible from your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Cal State L.A. and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.calstatela.edu/exed. For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education Services at (866) 441-5454 or questions@gatlineducation.com.

Gatlin Education Services cleans up local river

FORT WORTH, Texas – Employees from Gatlin Education Services, the world’s largest provider of online career training courses to colleges and universities, met earlier this month to clean a section of the Trinity River through the Adopt-a-River program.

Organized by the Tarrant Regional Water District, the program encourages individuals, neighborhoods and organizations to help preserve the Trinity River by performing cleanups in assigned areas. Volunteers from Gatlin Education Services adopted one of the river’s 34 sections and cleared trash items collected along its shoreline. The company will maintain their section once a month.

"It's something that's become very near and dear to us, and we wanted to do something as a company," said Mark Lamkin, COO of Gatlin Education Services. "And it doesn't take a lot of people to make a significant impact when you do a project like this."

Currently, there are 11 sections of the river left to adopt. Interested individuals can find out more information at http://www.trwd.com/ or by calling the Tarrant Regional Water District at 817-335-2491.
“It’s important to keep the river clean, and we make it easy to get involved,” said Kari Schmidt with the Tarrant Regional Water District. “All people have to do is show up, clean and then they leave the bags. We take care of it from there on out.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the world’s largest provider of online workforce training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Gatlin Learning and Mt. Hood Community College announce eLearning Center web site

GRESHAM, Ore. – Gatlin Learning, Inc. has partnered with Mt. Hood Community College to host a Web site for The eLearning Center, a comprehensive resource of online continuing and business education courses. Mt. Hood CC’s portal is available at http://mhcc.theelearningcenter.com/.

With The eLearning Center, colleges and universities create unique, co-branded sites where from they can offer courses from leading online content providers for direct sale to students and corporate training customers. Each portal is customizable and generates revenue for Mt. Hood CC, while Gatlin handles all the site’s administrative needs at no cost.

The eLearning Center recently released Phase II, a package of upgrades that included increasing the course offerings to more than 5,000.

“Mt. Hood Community College students have access to the Internet’s largest collection of leading educational courses,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Learning. “The eLearning Center is a one-stop shopping solution where students can advance their educational or career needs.”

The eLearning Center contains courses from many of the country’s top online education content providers such as Element K, Webucator, GlobalEnglish, 360 Training, CEU4U and Coastal Training Technologies. Pricing for the courses range from $25 to $5,000 depending on the lesson intensity, certification offering and instructor support involved.

The self-study courses are available in a broad range of subject areas, including business, medical training, continuing education courses, design, IT, motivation and many others. New categories continue to be added as well. In addition to English, select courses are offered in Spanish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Turkish, Chinese, Taiwanese and Arabic.

The eLearning Center features courses that are skill-building for life skills and professional career training. Students can enroll and pay for courses at http://mhcc.theelearningcenter.com/. Interested institutions of higher learning or corporations can contact Gatlin Learning at 817-870-2870 for more information.

About Gatlin Learning, Inc.:
Gatlin Learning, Inc. is the Internet’s foremost resource of e-learning content. Thousands of self-study courses from the world’s leading online education companies have been amassed into one place – http://www.theelearningcenter.com/ – and are available for direct sale to students anywhere in the world. Gatlin Learning partners with businesses and institutions of higher learning to create completely individualized portal Web sites where students have direct access to both certificate and non-certificate, non-credit courses. The result is a comprehensive and user-friendly one-stop shop where students and business professionals can meet their continuing education needs and get on the fast track to a long and successful career.

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, Thompson M-TEC announces new pharmacy technician course

HOLLAND, Mich. – Leaders from the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, Thompson M-TEC announced today an online pharmacy technician career training course is now available for immediate enrollment. Offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, the new course will give students an important leg up in the job market by providing them with an externship at Walgreens, provided basic qualifications are met.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/oaisd/health.htm, Thompson M-TEC’s new blended learning online program teaches the necessary skills to gain employment as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting. The course aims to provide high school graduates and individuals seeking new careers the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for the mandated national certification.

Students enrolled in the course can qualify for an externship with Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain. Walgreens supplies interns with 80 to 160 hours of hands-on experience that includes assisting pharmacists with prescriptions, answering patient questions about medications and a bevy of administrative duties.

“The pharmacy technician program is one of our most popular offerings,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “The added benefit of having a valuable internship will continue to put Gatlin students a step ahead in an ultra-competitive job market. The partnership with Walgreens will not only open doors for students, but will also pave the way for similar advantages with our other programs.”

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/oaisd/. For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education Services at (866) 441-5454 or questions@gatlineducation.com.

About Thompson M-TEC:
The Patrick A. Thompson Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) is a collaboration between the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Grand Rapids Community College to provide adult technical training in the heart of the Ottawa area.

About Gatlin Education Services:
Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

About Walgreen Co.:
Walgreen Co. is the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2005 sales of $42.2 billion. The company operates more than 5,250 stores in 46 states and Puerto Rico. Walgreens also provides additional services to pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Services, its managed care division, which includes Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (a pharmacy benefits manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc. and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.

MiraCosta College participates in Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Demonstration Project

OCEANSIDE, Calif. –MiraCosta College, in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, recently agreed to participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Demonstration Project. The College will provide Gatlin’s online career training programs to military spouses who apply at North County Coastal Career Center.

Hosted by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Defense, the Demonstration Project is designed to address the educational challenges of military spouses and provide highly-skilled, well-trained workers to employers in high-demand industries. To complete their education through MiraCosta College, spouses in the program can receive financial assistance up to $6,000 over a two-year period. These individual grants may be used to complete Gatlin’s online certificate programs and other training that will lead to a state-approved credential.

“We are proud to be working with MiraCosta College in the Demonstration Project. It will give military spouses a way to receive the education they need to gain employment and advance their careers,” said Stephen Gatlin, CEO and founder of Gatlin Education Services. “Online training programs are especially useful because even if the military member transfers, the student can easily keep doing their coursework.”

The Departments of Labor and Defense are committed to military spouses and want to ensure their access to the education and resources needed for good jobs and career pathways in the 21st century economy. To be eligible for the program, the spouse’s military member must be enlisted E-1 through E-5 or officer 0-1 through 0-3 and have one year or more remaining at the current duty station. In addition, they must be able to complete the education program before the enlisted individual separates from active duty.

Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of online workforce training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com/miracosta/. For enrollment information, contact Linda Kurokawa at (760) 795-6824 or lkurokawa@miracosta.edu.

The University of Georgia announces new industrial training courses

ATHENS, Ga. - The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education announced today its online industrial training courses are now available for immediate enrollment. The five courses, listed in the Skilled Trades and Industrial category, are offered through the Georgia Center in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.

The new industrial training courses at the University of Georgia are aimed at preparing students for a career in heavy industry by providing direction from professionals with extensive work experience in the field. Through the use of interactive multimedia and instructor-supported lessons, the courses teaches students basic procedures and safety guidelines in operating key facilities including a chemical plant, oil refinery, paper mill, power plant and pulp mill.

In each course, students will learn how to safely use facility equipment, analyze production trends, detect potential problems, take corrective actions, and effectively communicate with maintenance technicians and management. The uniquely user-friendly courseware is designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry and who may lack expertise in the areas of math, physics and chemistry. All necessary concepts are built into lessons to provide students with a comprehensive training experience.

Available at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/is/gatlin, each course is self-paced and accessible anywhere with a computer and Internet connection. Upon successful completion, students will receive the certification they need to apply for entry-level work in heavy industry.

“We are happy to supply the industrial training courses to the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Certified heavy industry operators are in great demand as a large portion of the workforce is currently retiring. Completing the courses will give students a foot in the door to a highly-paid and stable career.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies deals a new hand of casino gaming courses

GUNNISON, Colo. – Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies announced today its online, non-credit Casino Gaming program is now available for immediate enrollment. The program, currently comprised of three courses, is supplied by poker industry’s elite high-roller and founder of Johnny Chan Academy and offered through the school’s partnership with Gatlin Education Services.

The new Casino Gaming program from Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies is aimed at preparing students for a career in the casino industry’s table games environment by providing direction from 10-time winner of the World Series of Poker, Johnny Chan. Through the use of interactive multimedia and instructional video e-mails, the training program teaches the methods, techniques and mannerisms of professional casino poker, blackjack and baccarat dealers.

The program’s non-credit courses, Casino Poker Dealer, Casino Blackjack Dealer and Casino Baccarat Dealer, cover basic fundamentals such as shuffling, handling cheques, limits and betting procedures in today’s most popular card games. Available at www.gatlineducation.com/westernstate, each course is self-paced and accessible anywhere with a computer and Internet connection. Upon successful completion, students will receive job placement and support from the advisors at the Johnny Chan Academy including the opportunity to record a streaming video audition to showcase skills to potential employers.

“We are proud to be in partnership with Western State College of Colorado Extended Studies to offer the Casino Gaming program. Now, students can learn the skills necessary to be successful in their dream job,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “With the popularity and growth of casinos in recent years, students in the program will be training for some of the most glamorous and well-paying careers available.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

The Johnny Chan Academy offers the only poker school on the Internet that features lessons, tips and insight from poker legend, Johnny Chan. Chan has been described as the world’s most famous professional poker player, holding two World Series of Poker championship titles (in 1987 and 1988) and an impressive ownership of 10 WSOP bracelets. He is a founding member of the World Poker Association and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002.

Panola College announces new online courses

CARTHAGE, Texas – Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Panola College recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare, business, construction/automotive technology, Internet, design and technical, networking and CompTIA certification, Microsoft certification training, video game design and development, and casino gaming.

Accessible at www.gatlineducation.com/panola, the non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, Panola College and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Panola College and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 700 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s online career training courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to www.gatlineducation.com/panola. For enrollment information, contact Jill Clinton at (903) 693-2067 or jclinton@panola.edu.