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Horizon Resources Now Offers Cisco Certification Training for IT Candidates

Cary, N.C., May 19, 2009 - Horizon Resources, LLC (Horizon) announced today its new training partnership program designed to assist job candidates in achieving their advanced Cisco Certifications. Through its alliances with Fast Lane Consulting and Education Services, Inc. (Fast Lane) and Cisco Systems, Inc., Horizon is uniquely positioned in the IT staffing industry to help job candidates achieve their full career potential.

The new program allows IT professionals to purchase and attend training classes anywhere in the United States, which will help them prepare for their Cisco Certification exam. These certifications are in extremely high demand in this very competitive job market, and position candidates for career advancement with clearly definable skill sets and specializations.

"Horizon's commitment to the candidates it places extends beyond what they are capable of today," said Scott Garfield, president and COO at Horizon. "We work to ensure they have the resources available to reach their full career potential. Everyone benefits from this - the employer and employee - and our partnership with Fast Lane is one example of this commitment."

Salary and career growth are just two of the many benefits these certifications provide to candidates. Cisco Certification sets these professionals apart from peers, and demonstrates to potential employers both their competence and commitment to their field.

Fast Lane, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner (CLSP), delivers Authorized Cisco training worldwide and is the only CLSP operating in all eight Cisco regions.

"Horizon selected Fast Lane as its training delivery partner because of this expansive, global reach and for their quality education guarantee," said Garfield.

"Fast Lane is thrilled to have been selected by Horizon to deliver their Cisco Certification training," said Chuck Terrien, president of Fast Lane. "Technology is changing very rapidly, and our instructors are some of the top Cisco experts working today. They have the real hands-on experience that will help these candidates excel in their careers."


Horizon Resources launches the Cisco SRS Program

Horizon Resources has partnered with Cisco to provide staffing resources to many of the Cisco Channel Partners under the Strategic Recruitment Solution (SRS) Program. The SE United States was successfully launched on February 1, 2008. The Program will be made available to Channel Partners in the rest of the United States on May 1, 2008. To learn more about this program, you can visit our home page, and click READ MORE under the Cisco Strategic Recruitment Solution (SRS)section.