Miami, Fl., November 12, 2007 – Education for Advancement (www.efalearning.com) an education and career services provider is introducing a full range of flexible and affordable distance and online programs from accredited and globally recognized universities from the UK and USA into the Caribbean region. EFA also offers a range of interest-free payment plans and Caribbean scholarships to provide students with greater accessibility.

Students can now choose from an extended range of academic and vocational qualifications to help improve their individual marketability in the face of increased competition for employment resulting from the Caribbean Single Market and Economy.

A key element of the CSME is the free movement of labor, through measures such as removing all obstacles to intra-regional movement of skills. As the Caribbean Congress of Labor in its presentation a 2006 Symposium on the CSME in Barbados noted, “the ideal CARICOM citizen is capable of seizing economic opportunities”. That ability comes from having skills that are in demand across the market.

EFA has partnered with the University of Leicester in the UK. It is a top 20 UK university, and a major provider of distance learning with over 7000 active students. It is one of only 21 UK universities to feature in the world’s top 200 universities, and is both a popular and established brand throughout the Caribbean with over 1000 active students currently working towards a qualification.

Ashworth University, based in Atlanta, is a worldwide leader in globally accredited, online education and offers Bachelors degrees in the popular E-Business, Business Administration, Marketing and Management. The Associate Degrees cover such areas as Accounting, Finance and Business Management to Criminal Justice Studies, Computer Information Systems and Security Management.

Ashworth University also offers a full range of professional career skills programs leading to recognized vocational diplomas in areas including Business, Education, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Healthcare and Professional Services. Over 150,000 students are now studying with the university, and nearly 1,000,000 people have graduated.

John Evans, President of EFA, says the high quality of the programs and convenience of study doesn’t translate into high fees. “Because we’re focused on developing countries, we’re committed to making sure our product range is affordable and attainable. There are a range of payment options, most interest free, available with the universities. We’re also looking at setting up arrangements with financial institutions in the Caribbean. I think you’ll find our prices are well suited to the marketplace”.

EFA also offer a career services package which includes a job seeker survey, career exploration assessments, a personalized interpretation report and a career coaching session. Such services are aimed at helping candidates really focus on their career goals and then build a specific plan to ensure they are attained.

About Education for Advancement

EFA is committed to provide world-class education and career advancement for persons in developing countries. The Miami based company brings together a highly experienced team of individuals, with proven track records in the education sector. EFA has expertise in the technological, commercial and distribution elements of distance/online education worldwide, including the Caribbean region.

Contact:
John Evans, President
Tel: (786) 206-3531
Fax: 786) 206-3531
Email: johne@efalearning.com
www.efalearning.com