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• Atari to Avatar: JHT named in First Monday article on Modeling and Simulation
  (Orlando) 5 August 2010
  In a July/August 2010 First Monday article touting the $5 billion-a-year modeling, simulation and training industry in Central Florida, JHT joins the ranks of several major players including Lockheed Martin and SAIC in being mentioned as frontrunners in the private sector. Click here to read more about Atari to Avatar.
  
  
  
• JHT Named Best Companies to Work For in Florida
  (Orlando) 22 July 2010
  JHT is featured in the August 2010 issue of Florida Trend as one of the Best Places to Work in Florida for Midsized Companies. To be considered for participation, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and be in business for a minimum of one year. Companies that chose to participate underwent a two-part survey process. The first part consisted of evaluating each company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure employee satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. To view the list in its entirety, please click here.
  
  
  
• JHT Among Top Ten on Orlando Business Journal’s Simulation List
  (Orlando) 17 July 2010
  JHT Inc. was recognized on the 2010 Largest Modeling, Simulation and Training Companies list in the July 9 issue of the Orlando Business Journal. Holding the ninth position among the compilation of 20 local companies, JHT placed ahead of notable industry leaders including DiSTI and Camber Corporation. The rankings were based on the number of Central Florida employees within each company. The OBJ Book of Lists is an annual publication recognizing the top companies in various industries in the Central Florida region. To view the list in its entirety, please click here.
  
  
  
• JHT Construction Transforms Sanctuary for True Marketing Group
  (Orlando) 13 July 2010
  JHT Construction was named general contractor for the True Marketing Group and Florida Theatrical Association’s new corporate office and performance arts venue. The ambitious project includes three separate spaces on the ground level and on the second floor of the Sanctuary building at 100 S. Eola Drive downtown Orlando. To learn more about this exciting construction initiative read the following mentions in the Orlando Sentinel and Elizabeth Maupin on Theater.
  
  
  
• JHT Awarded Training Contract from ICUF
  (Orlando) 17 May 2010
  On May 10, 2010, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida commissioned JHT to produce online, instructional modules as part of a grant from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). Democracy’s Laboratory (http://democracyslab.icuf.org/) is a collaborative project of four independent colleges and universities. The main objective of this training initiative is to provide professional development in social sciences to instructors working within the Florida Independent College Fund (FICF) to better engage and educate English language learners and students with disabilities.
  
  Led by Program Manager, Adrian Cox, the first two training modules are scheduled to be delivered by June 30, 2010 followed by three additional modules beginning June 30, 2010 and completed by June 30, 2011. This $38K contract is the first ICUF task for JHT. Further development grants from the FDOE and the success of the deliverables from this opportunity may lead to additional projects in the future.
  
  
  
• Medical Curriculum Technologies featured in the Orlando Business Journal
  (Orlando) 4 May 2010
  The Orlando Business Journal, a renowned weekly periodical distributed to the Central Florida business community, featured an exceptional story in their April 30th edition on the launch of JHT’s new medical technology company Medical Curriculum Technologies. Read about it here.
  
  
  
• JHT Incorporated Awarded ISO Certification
  (Orlando) 9 March 2010
  JHT Inc. has been recertified for quality management by The International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO 9001:2008 status is obtained by an elite group of organizations who consistently provide a product that meets the established customer and statutory regulatory requirements. Led by Debra Spence, Director of Quality, the week long auditing process included interviews with JHT personnel and a review of corporate documents and procedures for quality compliance. Spence expressed her appreciation to the entire JHT team for their contributions toward this effort. When asked to reflect on the assessment she offered, “The Auditor commended our efforts this year and was impressed with the talent and enthusiasm of our workforce with whom he met. It was apparent to him that we are always looking for improvements in all aspects of our performance.” The ISO 9001: 2008 status is certified for a full year and requires additional periodic internal audits to ensure compliance consistency.
  
  
  
• Jim Jardon Featured in First Monday Article on STEM Growth
  (Orlando) 2 March 2010
  In the March 2010 issue of First Monday, CEO Jim Jardon offers an insightful view on the need for more scientists, technicians, engineers and mathematicians (STEM) to drive the $13.4 billion technology industry. With medical technology and biotech industries in prime position for growth over the next decade, the shortage of talent is cause for concern. To read this article in its entirety please click here.
  
  
  
• Jim Jardon Recognized as Top Minority Business Owner by OBJ
  (Orlando) 19 January 2010
  The Orlando Business Journal selected Jim Jardon as one of the top minority business owners among a distinguished group of entrepreneurs in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties. OBJ writer Anjali Fluker cites business success and community leadership as the primary factors in determining the three winners of this prestigious award. A brief company history including a selection of Jim’s philanthropic activities are both featured in the article. To view the announcement its entirety, click here.
  
  
  
• JHT Ranked Number One on OBJ 2010 Top Minority Business List
  (Orlando) 15 January 2010
  JHT Inc. was recognized as the Largest Minority-Owned business in the 25th anniversary edition of Orlando Business Journal's Book of Lists. Having previously held the eighth position in last year's edition, it is the only organization listed that offers tech data management and environmental and marine services. JHT was also ranked on the Golden 100 Largest Privately Held Companies list. The OBJ Book of Lists is an annual publication recognizing the top companies in various industries within the Central Florida region. To view the Minority-Owned Business list in its entirety click here.
  
  
  
• MRTS Receives Front Page Recognition in I/ITSEC Daily News
  (Orlando) 9 December 2009
  Read the feature article in the daily newsletter distributed to the 18,000 attendees at this year’s Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference at the Orange County Convention Center. Click here for the article.
  
  
  
• DANTES’ "Troops to Teachers" Program Recognized by Time Magazine
  (Orlando) 19 November 2009
  Troops to Teachers, a Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program, provides financial backing for former military personnel to obtain a teaching certificate and enter the education field and is proudly supported by JHT, Inc.
  
  Troops to Teachers was recently touted in an extensive article on Time.com
  Click here for the full version: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1927698,00.html
  
  
  
• JHT RECEIVES MAJOR ARMY CONTRACT (STOC II)
  (Orlando) 28 January 2009
  JHT was awarded a Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Omnibus Contract II (STOC II) by the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) in January 2009. STOC II is a ten-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity multiple-award contract, with a funding ceiling of $17,500,000,000. It will be a major vehicle for simulation and training efforts by the Army, other armed services, and federal agencies, and we already have a number of current customers and existing prospects who can use STOC II as an appropriate vehicle for their programs. STOC II will expand significantly our ability to accommodate customers who want access to JHT's experience and expertise directly as a prime contractor. The broad range of JHT products available under STOC II includes all types of courseware, interactive multimedia instruction, instructional simulations, and technical data management products like interactive electronic technical manuals and technical bulletins.
  
  
  
• JHT EXPANDS WORK WITH FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOLS
  (Orlando) 27 January 2009
  Florida Virtual Schools, one of the nation's largest and most successful on-line secondary schools, has contracted with JHT to prepare courseware for Chinese 3 and Algebra 2. Our past work with the customer impressed it enough to ask us to create additional courses for Middle School Spanish 1 and 2 and Advanced Placement Spanish. Florida Virtual Schools appreciates our ability to develop the entire range of materials in house ? from initial instructional design to creative and engaging graphics to live action video to animations. We are fortunate to work with professional, progressive clients like Florida Virtual Schools, and we appreciate the chance to enhance and expand the educational opportunities for Florida's middle- and high-school students.