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ACT, Shenker Institute Sign Exclusive Agreement in Italy

ACT and the Italian Shenker Institute have signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of English WorkKeys^® and Key Skill Analysis in Italy.

Shenker Institute, the largest corporate trainer in Italy, is dedicated to English teaching and has trained many generations of students since its founding in 1954. It currently has more than 400 employees and 250 centers distributed all over Italy.

Shenker Institute will integrate English WorkKeys into its offerings, providing clients and institutions with a service considered unique and innovative for Italy. The institute highlights the capabilities of English WorkKeys and the usefulness of the Key Skill Analysis on its website.

ACT Business Solutions, in cooperation with Shenker’s marketing department, is advertising in Italy’s specialized magazines in the human resources sector, and in daily newspapers and the financial press. English WorkKeys has also sponsored several events this year, giving the Italian market an opportunity to become familiar with the program and with ACT.

ACT Collaborates with Formalangues in France

ACT Business Solutions has reached a joint agreement with Formalangues, one of the most prominent French companies offering training in business English. Formalangues has more than 30 years experience in language training and currently employs 87 teachers. Among its clients are BNP Paribas, Microsoft, and Phillips Consumer Communications. By collaborating with ACT Business Solutions, Formalangues ensures objectivity and efficiency in its tests.

Through Formalangues, ACT Business Solutions conducted a successful pilot with Credit Agricole, the largest financial institution in France. More than 600 employees received training. Credit Agricole is one of Formalangues’ main clients.

Spanish Company Expands Its English WorkKeys Program

Informática El Corte Inglés, a company dedicated to information technology for Spain’s biggest department store, El Corte Inglés, has expanded its program of English WorkKeys to include Investrónica employees.

Investrónica is one of the main companies within the IT sector in Spain. Its products include computers, servers, and workstations, sold under brands such as Inves. The company has been using English WorkKeys since April.

Informática El Corte Inglés adopted English WorkKeys three years ago to measure the level of progress its employees have achieved.