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Florida Technical College Acquires LaSalle Computer Learning Center
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Technical College, an EduK Group institution serving Central Florida, has acquired Tampa-based LaSalle Computer Learning Center, announced David Ruggieri, president of Florida Technical College (FTC).
The acquisition marks EduK Group's second expansion in Florida in one month. EduK Group's National University College recently announced the expansion of NUCO, its online college degree program in Spanish, for Florida students.
"LaSalle Computer Learning Center is a strategic addition to the EduK Group of postsecondary schools," Ruggieri said. "The variety of computer certification training and Web design programs are highly valued skills in today's business world."
"They add to the portfolio that EduK Group offers students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including associate, bachelor and master degrees in healthcare, business, information technology and education," he added.
Ruggieri said the school's location fits well with FTC and EduK Group's Florida operations. Florida Technical College has four campuses in Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand and Kissimmee, and EduK Group's the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School is based in Orlando.
"The acquisition allows LaSalle to better serve our target students across the Central Florida marketplace with IT business skills and preparation for computer certifications such as Microsoft®, Cisco®, CompTIA and many other specialty programs," said Suzanne Ricci, director of LaSalle Computer Learning Center.
Besides corporations, government organizations, business professionals and information technology specialists, LaSalle students also include many current and former military personnel broadening their post-military skills from its campus in Tampa.
About EduK Group
EduK Group, one of the leading postsecondary education companies focused on career-oriented programs, offers certificates, associate, bachelor and master degrees on-campus and online in such fields as healthcare, business, information technology, education, culinary arts, cosmetology, drafting and industrial trades. Founded and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, EduK Group's institutions include Instituto de Banca y Comercio (IBC), National University College (NUC) and Ponce Paramedical College (POPAC) in Puerto Rico and Florida Technical College (FTC), the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School and LaSalle Computer Learning Center in Florida. IBC, NUC, FTC, and the DAVE School are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. POPAC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. LaSalle is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. For more information visit http://www.edukgroup.com.
SOURCE EduK Group
EduK Group
CONTACT: Gail Rayos, Wragg & Casas Public Relations, +1-407-244-3685, grayos@wraggcasas.com; Fedelina Madrid, EduK Group, +1-787-522-4378, dfedelina@edukgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.edukgroup.com
Florida Technical College Acquires LaSalle Computer Learning Center
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Technical College, an EduK Group institution serving Central Florida, has acquired Tampa-based LaSalle Computer Learning Center, announced David Ruggieri, president of Florida Technical College (FTC).
The acquisition marks EduK Group's second expansion in Florida in one month. EduK Group's National University College recently announced the expansion of NUCO, its online college degree program in Spanish, for Florida students.
"LaSalle Computer Learning Center is a strategic addition to the EduK Group of postsecondary schools," Ruggieri said. "The variety of computer certification training and Web design programs are highly valued skills in today's business world."
"They add to the portfolio that EduK Group offers students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including associate, bachelor and master degrees in healthcare, business, information technology and education," he added.
Ruggieri said the school's location fits well with FTC and EduK Group's Florida operations. Florida Technical College has four campuses in Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand and Kissimmee, and EduK Group's the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School is based in Orlando.
"The acquisition allows LaSalle to better serve our target students across the Central Florida marketplace with IT business skills and preparation for computer certifications such as Microsoft®, Cisco®, CompTIA and many other specialty programs," said Suzanne Ricci, director of LaSalle Computer Learning Center.
Besides corporations, government organizations, business professionals and information technology specialists, LaSalle students also include many current and former military personnel broadening their post-military skills from its campus in Tampa.
About EduK Group
EduK Group, one of the leading postsecondary education companies focused on career-oriented programs, offers certificates, associate, bachelor and master degrees on-campus and online in such fields as healthcare, business, information technology, education, culinary arts, cosmetology, drafting and industrial trades. Founded and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, EduK Group's institutions include Instituto de Banca y Comercio (IBC), National University College (NUC) and Ponce Paramedical College (POPAC) in Puerto Rico and Florida Technical College (FTC), the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School and LaSalle Computer Learning Center in Florida. IBC, NUC, FTC, and the DAVE School are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. POPAC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. LaSalle is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. For more information visit http://www.edukgroup.com.
SOURCE EduK Group
EduK Group
CONTACT: Gail Rayos, Wragg & Casas Public Relations, +1-407-244-3685, grayos@wraggcasas.com; Fedelina Madrid, EduK Group, +1-787-522-4378, dfedelina@edukgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.edukgroup.com