RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK –New Horizons of RTP is joining as a sponsor of the upcoming TechEngage conference, which provides training to unemployed and marginally-employed IT professionals in North Carolina.

The conference begins March 8 and lasts for five days at N.C. State University’s College of Management in Raleigh. The goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for participants to obtain training in technologies for an affordable price.

In addition to New Horizons, other sponsor companies of Tech Engage include SAS, Developmentor and Wintellect. These firms are underwriting the instructor, hardware, software and courseware costs.

“New Horizons is proud to be a part of the TechEngage mission to provide low cost training to unemployed and underemployed technology professionals so they can get back in the workforce,” said Scott Aaron, vice president and general manager of New Horizons in RTP. “We look forward to participating in the event for years to come.”

The registration fee for the March conference starts at $145 and the use of a laptop computer can be secured through the conference for a small additional fee. For more information visit the TechEngage website.

TechEngage: www.techengage.org

New Horizons of RTP: www.nhrtp.com