The Training Doctor, LLC, Announces December Deadline for Scholarship

The Training Doctor awards a $500 bi-annual scholarship for a professional pursuing an advanced degree in the field of training or performance improvement.

2010-10-19

BRISTOL, CT, October 19, 2010 (Press-News.org) The Training Doctor, LLC, announces its December 1 deadline for the spring semester award of its bi-annual scholarship. Applicants must be a working professional, pursuing an advanced degree in the fields of training or performance improvement. Applications are accepted year round, with awards in December for the spring semester and July for the fall semester.

To date, The Training Doctor has awarded $4500 in scholarships to further the education of professionals in the field of training and performance improvement.

The Training Doctor, LLC is a custom instructional design firm with over 20 years experience in designing workplace training that works. For more information visit www.trainingdr.com or call 800-282-5474.

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