Aker Solutions recognised for commitment to professional development
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - 31 July 2009 - The Construction Industry Institute (CII), aconsortium of more than 100 leading owner, engineering-contractor,and supplier firms, has awarded Aker Solutions its 2009 ProfessionalDevelopment Award. The award is presented to CII memberorganisations demonstrating exceptional commitment to the developmentof construction industry professionals.The foundation for Aker Solutions' programme is the "HarvardManageMentor®" e-learning portal which provides employees a suite ofofferings incorporating three learning paths: Manage Self, ManageOthers, and Manage Projects. Following online instruction in 42development areas, learning cafés are set-up to further exploretopics in a classroom environment, facilitated by the organisation'sleadership.Glyn Rodgers, Aker Solutions US Inc. president accepted the awardduring CII's annual conference held in Reno, Nevada this week."Our learning and development programme is unique among engineeringand construction organisations in the United States," said Rodgers."The business is partnering with Harvard University and AkerSolutions' leaders to engage employees in an interactive learningculture. We are pleased to accept this award for fostering continuallearning and professional development within our organisation."The programme incorporates the best practice of hands-on involvement,while aligning with CII's research on engagement, quality management,project execution and team building.Created in 2007, CII Professional Development Awards are presented toan owner member organisation and a contractor/supplier member whodemonstrate incorporation of CII research findings into theirprofessional development programmes. Past award recipients includeDuPont Engineering, Washington Group International, CCC Group, Inc.and Smithsonian Institution.ENDSFor further information, please contact:Media:Kim Corbin, Regional Communications Manager, Aker Solutions. Tel: +1304 720 4192, Mob: +1 304 380 6601Investor relations:Lasse Torkildsen, SVP Investor Relations, Aker Solutions. Tel: +47 6751 30 39, Mob: +47 911 37 194Career opportunities:Visit http://www.akersolutions.com/careersAker Solutions ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates("Aker Solutions"), is a leading global provider of engineering andconstruction services, technology products and integrated solutions.Aker Solutions' business serves several industries, includingoil & gas, refining & chemicals, mining & metals andpower generation. The Aker Solutions group is organised in a numberof separate legal entities. Aker Solutions is used as the commonbrand/trademark for most of these entities.Aker Solutions' parent company is Aker Solutions ASA. Aker Solutionshas aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 58 billion andemploys approximately 23 000 people in about 30 countries.Aker Solutions is part of Aker (www.akerasa.com), a group of premiercompanies with a focus on energy, maritime and marine resourceindustries. The Aker companies share a common set of values and along tradition of industrial innovation. As an industrial ownercontrolling 40.27 percent of the shares in Aker Solutions throughAker Holding AS, Aker ASA takes an active role in the development ofAker Solutions.The Construction Industry Institute, based at The University of Texasat Austin, is a consortium of more than 100 leading owner,engineering-contractor, and supplier firms from both the public andprivate arenas. These organizations have joined together to enhancethe business effectiveness and sustainability of the capital facilitylife cycle through CII research, related initiatives, and industryalliances. A learning organization with a wealth of knowledge andinformation, CII is unique in the engineering and constructionindustry.This press release may include forward-looking information orstatements and is subject to our disclaimer, seewww.akersolutions.com.This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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