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Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics
Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX),
announces a new alliance with Bismarck State College (BSC) National Energy
Center of Excellence, allowing individuals the option of applying completed
GPiLearn modules toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from
BSC.
Starting in the fall of 2008, BSC will offer college credit for over 290
lessons available on the GPiLearn training portal. These programs help train
and educate incumbent workers in the energy industry. Over 24,000 power
industry personnel are using GPiLearn as an integral part of their
career-path training.
GPiLearn is an online training portal that provides learning solutions for
the power industry. There are over 3,200 lessons and exams available on
GPiLearn. By using GPiLearn, clients can create custom curricula for their
personnel using blended learning solutions. The curricula can include
classroom courses, oral boards, job performance measures, comprehensive
exams, as well as GPiLearn lessons and exams. GPiLearn was launched in 2002
and currently has over 180 power industry clients. More information about
GPiLearn is available online at www.GPiLearnWBT.com.
About Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence has been
designated by the Department of Energy (DOE) as the National Power Plant
Operations, Technology and Education Center. Students can earn an AAS degree
in several different, energy-related programs, both online and in the
classroom. Students can also continue their education and earn a newly
established Bachelor's of Applied Science degree in Energy Management.
Additional information on Bismarck State College can be found online at
www.bismarckstate.edu/energy
About GP
GP is the principal operating subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:
GPX). GP is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and
technical training, e-Learning solutions, management consulting and
engineering services. GP's solutions improve the effectiveness of
organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and
business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its
clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and
energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional
information may be found at www.gpworldwide.com.
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