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 BlueVolt (www.BlueVolt.com), the leading provider of online learning management systems (LMS) for the manufacturing, construction and service industries, has partnered with Embassy Group Ltd. to launch Embassy University (EU) for its distributor members in the Plumbing, PVF and HVAC industry.

The new Embassy University, powered by BlueVolt, gives Embassy Group’s distributor members a competitive advantage in the marketplace by allowing them to participate in high-quality training from Embassy’s premiere vendors from any location, at any time.

Current courses offered include product training from leading manufacturers such as IPS Corporation, Taco, Inc. and White Rodgers. Additional vendors will add courses in preparation for Embassy Group’s annual conference in March.

Embassy Group’s online training initiative is an extension of the organization’s existing training program, which ranges from in-person seminars to providing printed learning materials to its members. Leveraging BlueVolt’s latest technologies to enhance and improve learning, Embassy University will allow the organization to provide a consistent message to a large, targeted audience and track the results of their knowledge retention.

“In a world of cloned products, persuasive images and new technology, independent wholesalers are still rich in human resources,” said Wally Gumm, President of Embassy Group Ltd. “And providing the necessary training and support for those human resources is more important than ever. The new Embassy University, powered by BlueVolt will allow our members to access the best training in the industry. And BlueVolt’s proven reward system provides incentives for our members’ sales personnel to become even more engaged with our manufacturers’ product training.”

Embassy University integrated with BlueVolt’s leading Learning Management System (LMS) technology provides unsurpassed elearning and marketing capabilities – including powerful reporting available on demand and via email. This reporting feature allows Embassy Group’s Member leaders to see who at their organizations are most engaged with the program and who may need additional support.

Embassy University learners can also participate in BlueVolt’s $BlueBucks™ reward system, a virtual currency users earn for successful learning with redemptions accepted at hundreds of name-brand retailers and service providers.

“BlueVolt is proud to support Embassy Group’s transition into online training with our latest technology and best practices in elearning,” said Chad Hoke, vice president of sales and marketing for BlueVolt. “Embassy University will provide members access to world-class training wherever and whenever they need it, which will translate directly into increased sales.”

Embassy Group has also partnered with the American Supply Association (ASA), a not-for-profit national organization serving wholesale distributors and their suppliers in the same industry, to integrate Embassy University with ASA’s own online university. This will benefit their shared distributors, who can now seamlessly participate in the online training courses offered by both universities powered by BlueVolt.

About BlueVolt
Portland, Oregon-based BlueVolt is the leading provider of online Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the manufacturing, construction and service industries. BlueVolt’s LMS for the extended enterprise delivers easy-to-use training across an entire company and its suppliers, sales channel, associations and customers. The LMS delivers affordable training, verifies knowledge and reports results all in one place. BlueVolt’s unique approach to online training encourages learning with its proven reward program that is valuable to those offering and participating in learning. As of January 2011, BlueVolt has delivered over 811,000 courses to over 107,000 registered users. BlueVolt recently won a Learning Leader award from Bersin & Associates for Vendor Innovation in Learning and Talent Management and also was named to the TrainingIndustry.com Learning Portal Companies Watch List for its innovative approach to learning. For more information, visit www.BlueVolt.com.


About Embassy Group, Ltd.
Established in 1991, the group was founded on the principle that equal participation by a limited group of Premier Plumbing, HVAC and PVF Wholesalers partnering with the Top Industry Plumbing, HVAC and PVF Vendors would result in a mutually rewarding relationship for all. This union also insures the individual Members' business remains viable in the face of changes, consolidations and chain competitors entering the markets today.