Bloomington, IN – June 4, 2002 – The graphic arts e-learning portal, StaffingTools.com, and Graphic Authority, a provider of top brand name stock images, hardware, software and supplies for the graphic design industries, announce a partnership to offer online prepress and graphic software courses through the Graphic Authority Online University. Graphic Authority’s’ customers include graphic design firms, advertising agencies, printers, publishers, pre-press, and newspapers. Graphic Authority has supported the design/graphic arts community since 1994 - as Softedge Distributors - by distributing quality software products at fair prices. Graphic Authority will offer online courses in addition to their in-house training solutions. The Graphic Authority Online University powered by StaffingTools.com allows companies to test and train their employees online from any computer with an Internet connection 24/7, while reducing travel costs and downtime related to off-site and classroom-based training. StaffingTools’ Learning Management System (LMS) allows management to track employee learning with ease and supplies a tool for measuring and evaluating employee performance. The online training provides students with knowledge specific to print processes and is broken up into small modules so employees can take tests and training during downtime. "StaffingTools.com's unique combination of online assessments and targeted training is an invaluable way to both leverage and protect the company's most important investments: that of its' qualified personnel." says Frank Elge, Business Development Manager at StaffingTools.com. "We are extremely pleased to partner with Graphic Authority to offer StaffingTools products and services."