Cisco Systems, is the worldwide leader in networking for the internet. The Cisco Networking Academy programme is one of it’s main CSR initiatives by which, in partnership with thousands of Education Institutions worldwide, Cisco contributes to the training of tomorrow’s Networking workforce. One of the main objectives is to help communities globally to ensure their technological development. For more information, please visit www.cisco.com

Contact Person
Antonio Herrera
Networking Academy Manager Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America
Telephone: +34 93 393 40 00
email: antherre@cisco.com

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide. More information is at www.comptia.org

Contact Person
Hugo Lueders
Director Public Policy EMEA
Telephone: +32 2 234 78 22
email: hlueders@comptia.org

EXIN is an independent, worldwide IT examination provider with more than 40 years of experience. We specialize in establishing educational requirements and developing examinations in Information Technology. EXIN is well-known for its ITIL certificates in IT Service Management (ITIL). EXIN has already certified more than 250.000 IT-professionals world-wide. Partnerships with international agents and authorized examination centers enhance the accessibility of EXIN's examinations. EXIN offers candidates the opportunity to take examinations at a time and place of their choice. To find out more about the content of exams, exam requirements, sample exams, training organizations, partners, or on line ordering from EXIN's e-bookshop, visit: www.exin-exams.com

Contact Person
Michiel van der Voort
VP EXIN International
Telephone: +31 30 234 48 77
email: Michiel.van.der.voort@exin.nl

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 12,000 people in over 55 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories. For more information, please visit www.microsoft.com.

Contact Person
Elena Bonfiglioli
Director Corporate Citizenship
Microsoft Corporate Affairs Europe, Microsoft EMEA

Jim Wynn
Partners in Learning Manager
Education Solutions Group, Microsoft EMEA
Telephone: +32 2 550 0610
email: skills4e@microsoft.com

About Randstad

Randstad Holding nv specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services with group companies in Europe, North America and Asia. The Randstad Group is one of the largest temporary employment organizations in the world and market leader in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland and the south-eastern United States. Randstad is dedicated to matching at the right time, the demand by individuals for challenging and well-paid employment to the demand of organizations for employees of the right calibre and the right qualifications. The Group is active under the brand names Randstad, Yacht, Capac Inhouse Services, Tempo-Team and Otter-Westelaken. For more information about Randstad Holding see www.randstad.com

Contact Person
Dr. Johanna D. Tzanidaki
International Public Affairs Manager Randstad Holdings NV
Telephone: +31 (0)20 569 56 38
email: Johanna.tzanidaki@randstadholding.com

About State Street

State Street is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors. Our broad and integrated range of services spans the entire investment spectrum including research, investment management, trading services and investment servicing. With offices in 26 countries and across an investment network of over 100 markets State Street delivers the tools and services that global institutional investors need to be successful. For further information please visit www.statestreet.com

Contact Persons
George A. Russell, Jr.
Executive Vice President
Community Affairs State Street Corporation
Telephone: +1 617 664 3866

Thomas A. Bergenroth
Senior Vice President
Chair, Europe Community Affairs TeamState Street Corporation
Telephone: +49 89 55878 103
www.statestreet.com

EAEA is a European NGO with 114 member organisations from 41 countries working in the fields of adult learning. EAEA promotes adult learning and the widening of access and participation in formal, non-formal and informal adult education for all, particularly for groups currently under-represented. The purposes of learning may be for personal fulfilment; social change; active citizenship; environmental sustainability; cultural and intercultural awareness and knowledge; skills development and in employment related fields. Click here for more information.

Contact Person

Ellinor Haase
EAEA Secretary General
email: eaea-main@eaea.org