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Empowerment Tour Career Coaches Help Thousands and Attract a Quarter Million People to Apply for a Full-Tuition Career Stimulus Package Scholarship

Coaches Advise "Do Not Depend on Internet Job Boards" and Online Education for Those Who Need a Degree

HOBOKEN, NJ — (Marketwire) — 10/19/09 — The Empowerment Tour RV, presented by eLearners.com (http://www.elearners.com), has rolled to a stop, after traveling to nearly 40 cities across America from June to September 2009, providing free career coaching to more than 1,000 people. Beyond the career coaching, the Career Stimulus Package campaign attracted a quarter of a million applicants for the $4 million in full-tuition scholarships during the tour stops and online at http://www.careerstimulus.com. eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes, launched the campaign to give people the confidence they need to pursue higher education and the career they want, even in this tough economy.

"Millions of people are unemployed and frustrated. The Career Stimulus Package scholarship and internship opportunity, plus this summer's Empowerment Tour helped inspire hope and confidence through coaching and education," said Terrence Thomas, Executive Vice President of Marketing for eLearners.com. "Our career coaches helped thousands of Americans think about their career and set a path for career success. It was truly incredible to see the excitement when they had their breakthrough moment."

Through "laser coaching" sessions, the career coaches helped people discover what was holding them back and the strategies needed to move toward success. Perhaps the most surprising of the coaches' advice was not to depend on Internet job boards during their job search.

"Instead, it is important for people to get known in their field by actively participating in job related associations and conferences," said Ayn Fox, an Empowerment Tour career coach. "If they act as if they are already in the profession, and contributing to it, they are more likely to hear about and be recommended for appropriate openings."

Another common topic was higher education. Many Americans expressed interest in going back to school to pursue a degree in a new field, or to help them move up in their current job.

"In order to stay competitive, and not get left behind, you must have relevant and up-to-date education," said Michael Cushman, another career coach on the tour. "And for many adults, online education is an opportunity to secure education while bringing balance to life." Of the 30 fastest growing occupations, 76 percent require a college degree. And by 2016, four out of every 10 new jobs will require some form of advanced education or training.

To help eliminate the cost roadblock, many people face when deciding whether to go back to school, eLearners.com created the Career Stimulus Package full-tuition scholarships, as part of the Empowerment Tour. The scholarships, totaling about $4 million, are provided by eight accredited online schools: American Public University, Ashworth College, Bryant & Stratton College, Capella University, Ellis University, Virginia College, and Western Governors University. Applicants can apply for a scholarship through October 31, 2009 at http://www.careerstimulus.com. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen and complete an essay describing how an online degree would improve their life.

To see a video showcasing the various stops along the Empowerment Tour and to learn more about the campaign visit http://www.careerstimulus.com. To read bios of the Empowerment Tour coaches, Michael Cushman, Ayn Fox and Stephanie Clark, visit http://www.empowermenttour.com.

About EducationDynamics

EducationDynamics, LLC, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is a leading interactive marketing and information services company focused on helping higher education institutions find, enroll and retain students. Home to some of the most visible education Web sites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, and StudyAbroad.com, EducationDynamics is one of the leading providers of qualified leads for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered products and services to manage a school's relationship with students across their entire life cycle from inquiry through enrollment to retention. For more information on EducationDynamics, please visit http://www.educationdynamics.com.

About eLearners.com®

The eLearners.com Web site is one of several high visibility, high-quality prospecting tools offered by EducationDynamics, LLC. Since 1999, eLearners.com has been successfully connecting learners to online education, including online degree and certificate programs, specialized career training, and a variety of online courses. For prospective students, eLearners® provides a powerful search engine for users to find thousands of online program offerings, as well as educational evaluation tools and financial aid resources. For colleges and universities, the eLearners.com Web site offers a low-cost, performance-based method to provide national exposure and increase enrollments in their programs. For more information on eLearners.com, visit www.elearners.com.

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