Vellis Knowledge Inc. Joins the Best in e Learning with the Most Popular Courses from The American Welding Society - Introducing WeldAcademy
Contact:
Randy S. Mueller
Cleveland -- May 6, 2001 -- Vellis Knowledge Inc., and the American Welding
Society (AWS), introduced WeldAcademy today at the Max International
Exposition. WeldAcademy is a new way to learn about welding technology and
the welding industry through web-based courseware that creates a "virtual
classroom" to meet the busy schedules and targeted training needs of today's
workforce.
In partnership, the American Welding Society and Vellis Knowledge have
created a web-based, multimedia course based on AWS’ popular "Welding
Inspection Technology" (WIT) seminar. Traditionally taught in a classroom
using a standard textbook, "Welding Inspection Technology" was an ideal
subject for adaptation to the more interactive, self-paced and visual nature
of online learning.
According to Dr. Frank DeLaurier, Executive Director for AWS, "We are
excited about the possibility of accomplishing part of our educational
mission through our collaboration with Vellis Knowledge, Inc. The delivery
of our many educational products in a web-based learning environment will
ensure that industry can take advantage of the latest technical information
AWS has to offer."
Douglas Brenner, Chief Executive Officer for Vellis Knowledge, Inc., said
"This relationship with AWS is the perfect fit for Vellis, as we focus on
integration of technology, courseware-content, and services to improve
learning outcomes for industrial workers. This is much more than just a
lower cost training solution."
WeldAcademy is a web-based, 10 module course that will benefit everyone
involved in welding technology including Supervisory and Management
personnel, Weldment Design Engineers, Advanced Welders, as well as entry
level workers being trained to inspect their own work.
"WeldAcademy provides better learning outcomes and it delivers the training
you need, when you need it, anytime and anywhere," added Brenner. Through
technology integration, Vellis offers a solution to the most critical
problem of its industrial manufacturing clients: the widening skills gap
between the rapid change and complexity of today's technologies and the
current knowledge base of the work force.
WeldAcademy courses are available for order today and are also available in
Spanish.
About Vellis Knowledge Incorporated
Vellis Knowledge transforms workforce skills into a competitive advantage
for its industrial customers. Vellis delivers technology-driven, closed
loop solutions that link technical e training to strategic business drivers.
Vellis, a privately held company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois
and also operates offices in Brisbane, Australia. Visit the company's web
site at www.Vellis.com.
About American Welding Society
The American Welding Society, founded in 1919, is the largest organization
in the world dedicated to advancing the science, technology and application
of materials joining. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, AWS serves over
50,000 members in the United States and around the world. www.aws.org.
Nannette Zapata - (800) 443-9353 ext. 308
Corporate Director, Corporate Communications & Society Affairs
Vellis Knowledge, Inc.
312-988-7711