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- 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.
- CEO NAMED TO BURNHAM INSTITUTE BOARD
(Orlando) 20 October 2008
Burnham Institute for Medical Research recently appointed CEO Jim Jardon to its Board
of Trustees. He is now one of thirty-three Board members nationwide, and one of only
three Orlando area representatives.
The mission of the Burnham Institute for Medical Research is to conduct world-class
collaborative research to cure human disease, improve quality of life, and thus create
a legacy for its employees, partners, donors and community. The Institute conducts
basic biomedical research, and its philosophy rests the recognition that most breakthroughs
in fighting human disease come from basic scientific investigations.
This extraordinary honor further highlights the continuing dedication of JHT, Inc.
to the community. Orlando Business Journal article
- JHT EARNS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFICATION
(Orlando) 25 January 2008
JHT's Quality Management System has been ISO 9001:2000 certified. The determination for
this certification is based on the assessment conducted by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.
on December 10th through December 14th, 2007 and documented in ABS Quality Evaluations,
Inc.'s audit report. A copy of JHT's certificate of compliance #41283 to the ISO 9001:2000
Standard may be obtained upon request to the JHT Director of Quality.
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