IteroText Translation Services Helps Local High School Students Learn About Global Business

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 27, 2008 — TROY, MICH. – Iterotext Translation Services announced today that it will sponsor as well as volunteer at Automation Alley’s Global Trade Mission(GTM). The GTM is an innovative business simulation that prepares Southeast Michigan high school students for work in the global economy. With collaboration from business, education, and government, the GTM stands as a regional response to the challenges of the new global economy.

More than 200 students from Genesee, Macomb, and Oakland counties will learn skills for global citizenship; develop business solutions to trade challenges using the tools and information of the global marketplace; work hand-in-hand with business and trade experts; explore emerging careers in the region; and develop team skills to work effectively across diverse backgrounds.

“The global economy is becoming more interconnected everyday through technology, free trade agreements and business” says, Beverly Cornell, Director of Marketing and Sales at Iterotext Translation Services.

“The future of our country…the next generation need to be well prepared to encounter the challenges and excitement of what opportunities are available in the marketplace and GTM does that.”

Volunteer opportunities include being a cultural ambassador and educating the students on your home country; a cultural or business coach, helping students with their business plans or a presentation evaluator. If you wish to participate or would like additional information, visit Automation Alley’s website at www.automationalley.com or call 800-427-5100.

Cornell interviewed Dr. Marlana Krolicki from Oakland Schools, where she discussed the GTM in greater detail on the Global Business Perspectives Podcast.

About Iterotext Translation Services:
Iterotext Translation Services was established in 1973 to address the growing need for international information exchange. Since that time, it has grown to be a respected leader in technical translation services, including translation, technical writing, foreign language document design as well as publishing and global printing resources. Iterotext’s unique Total Project Responsibility method, Multilingual Document Review Consultation and Authoring Memory Software deliver reduced translation cost, improved document quality, and a one-call project approach to its clients. For more information, visit Iterotext Translation Services.

About Automation Alley:
Automation Alley is a technology business association driving the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives. Since its founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to include more than 850 businesses, educational institutions and government entities, covering an eight county area and the City of Detroit. Automation Alley promotes regional prosperity through business attraction services, exporting assistance, workforce development and technology acceleration. For more information visit Automation Alley .