The Training Associates Granted Mentor Status by SBA
The Training Associates ™ (TTA ™), the largest provider of learning and development consultants and solutions, has been recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Mentor for their Mentor/ Protégé program with an aligned protégé.
The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Mentor-Protégé program enhances the capability of 8(a) participants to compete more successfully for federal government contracts. The program encourages private-sector relationships and expands SBA's efforts to identify and respond to the developmental needs of 8(a) clients. Mentors provide technical and management assistance, financial assistance in the form of equity investments and/or loans, subcontract support, and assistance in performing prime contracts through joint venture arrangements with 8(a) firms.
Lori Smart, President of SmartATI, indicates, “We are pleased to partner with TTA through the US SBA Mentor/Protégé program. This partnership enables SmartATI to expand upon its current training programs to offer a wider variety of services to our Federal Government customers.”
Maria Melfa, President of The Training Associates, said, “We are thrilled to have our Mentor / Protégé program certified by the SBA with SmartATI. Our alignment provides an expanded opportunity set for both companies to provide Federal Government agencies with expert trainers for their technical and business skills training initiatives.”
About SmartATI
SmartATI Computer Training division offers career training in high demand fields. The company delivers nationwide training in over 200 locations on hundreds of courses. SmartATI enables government workers to get up to speed on the latest computer and IT technology, project management and administrative skills through a 5 year GSA contract. Since 2007, the company has served the US Department of Treasury, US Supreme Courts, US DHHS, and the US Department of Defense and many other agencies. Learn more at: www.SmartATI.com