Email Servers Tailored for Small Businesses Available
November 30, 1998 - Mail-Express,
an email service provider based in Dale City, recently launched Mail-Expressway.
This service allows small businesses to set up email accounts using Mail-Express'
T3 and T1 backbones and includes dial-up connection. Mail-Express also offers
personal email accounts and long distance access accounts.
Computers for Learning Helps Schools
November 30, 1998 - The federal government has created the Computers for Learning
program. This program is designed to donate excess federal computer equipment to
schools and educational non-profit organizations serving pre-kindergarten through
grade 12 students located within the United States. Their Web site allows eligible
organizations to register quickly and easily to request surplus federal computer
equipment. Federal agencies then use the information from the Web site to donate
computers to the organizations in the greatest need.
WSJ Adds Tools for Job Seekers
November 25, 1998 - The Wall Street Journal
Interactive Edition recently introduced
Careers.wsj.com. This new Web site includes many features for job seekers and
professionals such as job-hunting advice, salaries and job profiles and an executive
recruiters section. The site also features JobSeek, an online database listing local,
national and international job openings and Futurestep, an online executive recruiting
tool established by the Wall Street Journal and Korn/Ferry International.
Local Companies Establish D.C. Link & Learn
November 24, 1998 - Tech Corps-DC
is a volunteer group that helps D.C. schools with their technology needs.
The organization has recently helped unveil D.C. Link & Learn, which is a
community-based computer and information technology learning center
established by the Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc. The programs
available cater to all ages.
Subscribe to Newsletters Over the Internet
November 23, 1998 - Newsletters.com,
in College Park, is an online clearinghouse for investment newsletters. The site
offers over fifty investment newsletters from around the world. Users can
scan the available newsletters and subscribe to the publications of their choice.
The newsletters are then sent to subscribers electronically or by mail.
PBS Helps Teachers With Technology
November 20, 1998 - The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),
based in Alexandria, now offers TechKnow
via it's Web site. This section functions as a resource for teachers using
technology in the classroom. The site features PBS educator resources,
online technology activities and lesson plans geared towards media use.
Access Washington's History Online
November 19, 1998 - The Historical
Society of Washington, D.C. is a local organization involved in making the
history of Washington accessible and understandable to the public through their
Web site. Features of the site include educational programs, publications, a research
library and exhibitions.
Learning Center Targets School-To-Work Initiatives
November 18, 1998 - The
National School-to-Work (STW) Learning & Information Center in Washington
has introduced its Web site, the "STW Learning Center." This site serves as an
online information network featuring over 400 tools for STW implementation.
These downloadable tools can be customized to users' needs. The learning center
also produces a number of publications for practitioners.
Blackboard Inc. Enables Online Learning
November 17, 1998 - Blackboard Inc.,
based in Washington, creates software products for hosting "virtual" campuses,
university intranets and on-line corporate training environments. Blackboard's
software enables organizations to teach classes and have training sessions on
the Internet. Two advantages of this technology are reduced cost from traditional
classes and reaching new markets of learners interested in an organizations curricula.
Blackboard's clients include Cornell University and Mortgage Bankers Association.
Career Information Site Helps Job Hunters
November 16, 1998 - America's Career InfoNet
is a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information on the Internet
designed to help users make informed career decisions. The site enables users to
receive information about careers in the Greater Washington region as well as
the rest of the United States. The information provided by the site includes
career demographics, economic data and educational institutions.
The NELC Promotes School-To-Work and Work-Based Learning
November 13, 1998 - The National Employer Leadership Council (NELC),
in Washington, has created a Web site focused on School-to-Work (STW) and
Work-Based Learning initiatives. The NELC's mission is to enhance the quality
of the nation's workforce and to improve productivity and competitiveness of
American businesses through work-based learning opportunities for all students.
The Web site features links to pertinent STW sites and information about the
organization.
Avoid Traffic Using SmarTraveler
November 12, 1998 - SmarTraveler
is a commuter information service that provides live traffic reports from
5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as during severe weather
and special events in the Washington region. Traffic information, updated
continuously, is supplied by cameras, spotter planes, federal and state
officials and commuters who report problems. The SmarTraveler information
service is part of Partners In Motion, a public-private consortium.
TekAid Enters Y2K Compliance Battle
November 11, 1998 - Mitretek Systems Inc.,
a high-tech training orgainization, has established the TekAid Program.
The program is a public and private partnership aimed at providing training for
certain welfare recipients to work in the technology field. Mitretek is focused
on giving TekAid students the skills to help with year 2000 compliance issues.
TekAid is sponsored by Fairfax County, the Northern Virginia Regional Partnership,
Virginia Tech and Northern Virginia Community College.
Career Information Site Helps Job Hunters
November 16, 1998 - America's Career InfoNet
is a comprehensive source of occupational and economic information on the Internet
designed to help users make informed career decisions. The site enables users to
receive information about careers in the Greater Washington region as well as
the rest of the United States. The information provided by the site includes
career demographics, economic data and educational institutions.
The NELC Promotes School-To-Work and Work-Based Learning
November 13, 1998 - The National Employer Leadership Council (NELC),
in Washington, has created a Web site focused on School-to-Work (STW) and
Work-Based Learning initiatives. The NELC's mission is to enhance the quality
of the nation's workforce and to improve productivity and competitiveness of
American businesses through work-based learning opportunities for all students.
The Web site features links to pertinent STW sites and information about the
organization.
Avoid Traffic Using SmarTraveler
November 12, 1998 - SmarTraveler
is a commuter information service that provides live traffic reports from
5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as during severe weather
and special events in the Washington region. Traffic information, updated
continuously, is supplied by cameras, spotter planes, federal and state
officials and commuters who report problems. The SmarTraveler information
service is part of Partners In Motion, a public-private consortium.
TekAid Enters Y2K Compliance Battle
November 11, 1998 - Mitretek Systems Inc.,
a high-tech training orgainization, has established the TekAid Program.
The program is a public and private partnership aimed at providing training for
certain welfare recipients to work in the technology field. Mitretek is focused
on giving TekAid students the skills to help with year 2000 compliance issues.
TekAid is sponsored by Fairfax County, the Northern Virginia Regional Partnership,
Virginia Tech and Northern Virginia Community College.
D.C. Registry Forms Online Community
November 10, 1998 - The D.C. Registry
is an Internet guide to the Greater Washington region established with the goal
of becoming the District's online community. The site's features include weather
and news reports, discussion forums and a search capability. The site is designed
and maintained by Hagen Communications,
a Washington, D.C. area web services provider.
The Maryland Software Industry Consortium Helps MD Businesses
November 9, 1998 - The Maryland Software Industry Consortium
is an organization designed to implement technology training and consulting services to improve and maintain
Maryland's business base. The programs the consortium offers range from tactical initiatives, such as
certification training and specific platform-based training, to more strategic efforts, such as
software process improvement programs and services. The consortium is partnered with the
Fraunhofer Center at the University of Maryland,College Park Campus
and specializes in software engineering.
WMATA Provides Information On Their Transit Services
November 6, 1998 - The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
provides bus and rail transit service to Washington, DC and the neighboring Maryland and Virginia communities.
WMATA's Web site brings information on bus and rail services to users before they use the Metro, making it easier
to use for those unfamiliar with the system. Some features include "special announcements," "using Metro" and
"doing business with Metro."
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Helps Air Travelers
November 5, 1998 - Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
in Alexandria has created a Web site featuring information on Dulles and National airports.
The company plans, provides and actively manages access to the global aviation system to
help serve the needs of the Greater Washington region. The site's features include news on
"air services," "publications" and "links of interest."
Mindbank Plans To Alleviate IT Worker Shortage
November 4, 1998 - Mindbank, a high technology
staffing company based in Vienna, is planning to increase the Information Technology (IT)
workforce in Northern Virginia through their Bootstrap Program. This program is designed
to train a company's current staff in demand-driven IT disciplines. The Bootstrap Program
is made possible by a grant through The Northern Virginia Regional Partnership(NVRP).
HHMI Promotes Biology Education Through The Web
November 3, 1998 - Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI),
a Chevy Chase-based medical research organization, has developed a interactive biology Web site.
The site is developed for high school students, teachers and others interested in biology.
There is a variety of biology resources at the site including their "Interactive Web" and "Ask a Scientist"
features that give timely answers to a host of life science questions.
Washingtonpost.com Unveils ISP Database
November 2, 1998 - Washingtonpost.com
has released a database on
Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The database features
a search capability in which the user inputs the name of a specific company, the price
they are willing to pay for service, dial-in access preferences and the type of
computer they own. The search then returns a list of possible ISPs that match the
user's needs. The database also includes background information about each ISP and
the various options they may have.