NEWS

June 2010

Corporate Giants Chevron, Gildan, Russell Corporation, Hanes Brands, DIPPSA, Investing Deeper in Language Training.

During the April- June period, Harris Communications saw stronger language training investments from its large mutli-national clients Chevron Oil, Gildan Manufacturing, Russell Corporation, Hanes Brands, and national oil refinery DIPPSA. Carlos Caballero, Russell Corporation manager, commented, “We have increased our training budget with Harris and expanded our program to more than sixty employees. We are very pleased with our results and the quality of instruction.” And although the national economy continues to face challenges of pent up demand, Honduras continues to recover from last year’s political crisis, as manufactures like Canadian owned Gildan and US multi-national Hanes Brands continue to increase spend levels for on-site programs. Robert Harris, Founder of Harris Communications commented, “Increased on-site programs is always a leading indicator and we are optimistic going into the second half of 2010. If you would like more information about Harris Communications on-site programs please contact them by email at sales@harriscom.org

March 2010

Breakwater Resources, Grupo Calidra and Energy International select Harris for Business English Training.

Further evidence that the Honduran economy is recovering post coup was demonstrated by the rising increase of corporate training spending 1Q-10 as Breakwater Resources, Grupo Calidra and Energy International all select Harris for language training. Robert Harris commented, “Further strength continues as business in a cross section of industries see a return to growth and overall confidence. As a result training budgets are being replenished.” Breakwater is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and mining of base metal and precious metal deposits in the Americas. Breakwater has three producing zinc mines: the Myra Falls mine in British Columbia, Canada; El Toqui mine in Chile, and the El Mochito mine in Honduras. Grupo Calidra, INCAL, is privately held and has more than ninety years of continuous experience in the lime and limestone industries. Calidra mines some of the highest quality limestone deposits in Latin America. Energy international is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction company concentrating our expertise in the energy production market. From small mobile power modules needed at a specific, temporary job site, to supplying permanent base load-scale, megawatt power to city and regional power grids, Energy International can provide solutions to fulfill all of your energy needs. If you would like any additional information regarding Harris Communications on-site programs, please email at sales@harriscom.org.

January 2010

Professional Hondurans Training with Harris to Obtain
Canadian Work Visas.

Canada is one of the few countries in the Western World that is actively looking for immigrants to fill highly skilled managerial positions in all provinces ,and many Honduran professional are taking advantage of this unique immigration program. One pre-requisite is to speak English and pass the International English Language Test, I.E.L.T.S and Harris Communications is actively preparing students to take the test given in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. The I.E.L.T.S examination in comprehensive in scope and includes four sections which includes, orals, reading, writing and speaking. Dr. Hector Alvarado, who has just completed his test and was awarded his immigrant visa commented, “I was very pleased with my Harris instructor who prepared me to take the test and familiarize me with the various English Accents. My family and I will be moving to Nova Scotia in May.” If you would like further information regarding I.E.L.T.S. preparation please call us in San Pedro Sula at 552.5494 or email us at sales@harriscom.org

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January 2010

Harris Communications Begins 2010 with Strong Demand from New Clients Frito Lay, ELCOSA and Farmacia Simán.

2010 begins with strong demand for language training from new corporate clients Frito Lay, a division of Pepsico, ELCOSA, Electricidad de Cortes and independent power producer that sells elctricity to ENEE, and national champion pharmacy giant, Siman, with more than twenty retail stores throughout the north coast of Honduras. All programs begin in January and are under contract until 2011. Robert Harris, founder of Harris Communications commented on the rise of new business in the training industry, “ Clearly the second half of 2009 strangled the entire Honduran economy and what we are seeing now that the elections have gone forward is a better and more optimistic business environment where training budgets are being replemished. But more importantly, theses companies are demanding quality educational programs that dovetails nicely into our diversified training portfolio strategy which includes Rosetta Stone®, Reach for Success®, The Dynamic Series®, America Accent Training®, and others.” If you would like further information regarding Harris Communications programs, or information about their educational portfolio which includes Rosetta Stone®, Reach for Success®, The Dynamic Series®, or America Accent Training®, please email them at sales@harriscom.org

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October 2009

Digicel Launches Multi-Language Training Program in La Ceiba.

Digicel, the largest mobile telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and a recent new entrant to the Central American mobile market has selected Harris Communications La Ceiba to train managers, supervisors and other frontline personnel English and Spanish. The programs will include Rosetta Stone® English I/II, Dynamic Conversational Business English® and Rosetta Stone® Spanish. The courses are scheduled to run through 2010. John Marinakis, the regional manager of Harris Communications La Ceiba commented, “We are very pleased to be working with Digicel and their team of Human Resources specialists, in shaping this program for their staff. The La Ceiba market, driven with tourists and English speaking Hondurans from the Bay Islands, is an important hub for the tourism industry in Honduras. If you would like more information about Harris Communications’ in-company programs in La Ceiba. Contact

October 2009

Harris Communications Now Found on Facebook.

Harris Communications Honduras can now be found on Facebook, the worlds leading social network website, with its new pages being launched the first days of October. The site which contains fan registration, facebook photos of the centers with hundreds of students plus videos showcasing Harris Communications’ instructional brands Bedit Vasquez, who heads VCI Advertising, commented, “We are very please at how students are using Facebook and its extensional link from the Harris Communications official website. And although Facebook is widely used outside of Honduras, most Honduran companies have yet to utilize this important social networking tool. If you would like to become a fan of Harris Communications Honduras, visit Facebook and log-on to the Harris pages.

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October 2009

Industrial Embroiderers, Members of the Kattan Group, Selects Harris Communications.

Industrial Embroiderers, members of the Kattan Group, which does silk screening and embroidery work for many labels including Nike, Old Navy/Gap, Tommy, Polo Jeans, Hanes, Osh Kosh, and others has selected Harris Communications to train key staff in Business English. The program, contracted until 2010, will train upwards of 40-managers, supervisors and line staff. The Kattan Group, which employs approximately 10,000 people, has companies in manufacturing, commercial real estate, tele-communications, transportation and is actively involved in socially responsibility programs in Honduras. The Kattan Group is ranked as a “best company to work” and sets the standard for excellence in the manufacturing industry.

July 2009

Despite Turmoil in Honduras, Hondurans Continue to Make Progress.

Despite the political turmoil in Honduras, La Pensa’s supplement Q’hubo, found time to feature Harris Communications as more Hondurans retrain themselves as they seek better employment and competitive advantages in the workplace. The article went on to say that the reason most multinational companies ask their employees to speak English is because English is the language most used for international trade at the moment. And although English isn't the most spoken language in the world, in fact it is third, after Mandarin Chinese and Hindi, it has the largest number of secondary speakers, i.e. people who have learned English at school or elsewhere as a second language.

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May 2009

RosettaStone is the choice for Honduran National Champion: CONETSA.

Concretos Eterna, part of the IESSA Group, which produces pre-mixed concrete, piping, and construction blocks for many of the largest commercial construction projects in Honduras, has selected Harris Communications to train various mid-level managers in a multi-group corporate training program featuring RosettaStone. Instruction will be provided at Harris Communications’ RosettaStone labs beginning the end of May. Azucena Rodriguez, Human Resources Director, commented, “We felt that RosettaStone’s approach combined with the blending of formal instruction will make the difference for our people to learn effectively.”

If your company would like additional information about corporate English programs featuring RosettaStone, Please email Harris Communications at sales@harriscom.org

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April 2009

Alcoa Teams Up with Harris to Train Business English to Key Staff.

Alcoa, the world leader in the production of primary aluminum, aerospace, automotive commercial transportation has team upped with Harris Communications to train essential personnel business English for 2009. "Our business is global", commented their Human Resources Director, "English and particularly, business English, is how we communicate around the world. We chose Harris because they were best suited to close that skill gap for us in Honduras." Alcoa, which employs 87,000 employees in 35-countries was named one of the top sustainable corporations in the world and is a member of the Dow Jones sustainability index. A leader in electrical harness assembly in Honduras, Alcoa is socially active in many community projects in country.

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March 2009

Honduran Nursing Team Begins T.O.E.F.L Training as New Orleans Nursing Project Nears Completion.

The fourteen nurses that began their English training in  June of 2008,  and were awared pre-approved visas from the United States to work in the city of New Orleans, made possible by philantropist and community leader Cesar Burgos, are now preparing to take the Internet based T.O.E.F.L exam on April 4. Jenny Aguillar, registered nurse from Hospital del Valle commented, “We have been studying at Harris since we were beginners and at last we are about to achieve our goal and take the TOEFL test. I speak for all the nurses to express how grateful we are to Billy Levia, director of the project, and the Harris instructors who have worked hard with all of us to get us to the level needed to take the test.”

If you would like further information about TOEFL training, please contact Sara Ortega, Sales Manager, at sales@harriscom.org

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January 2009 La Prensa Features Harris Communications as Hondurans throughout Country get Retrained to Gain Employment.

Harris Communications was featured in La Prensa, Honduras leading national daily newspaper, as more Hondurans are seeking to up their skills through retraining and in particular learn English for special purposes. And despite the downturn in economic activity, demand for bilingual personnel continues to be strong across industry in general. For a more extensive overview of the Harris story, please click on the link.

December 2008

Harris Communications Honduras Adds Rosetta Stone®
to their Training Brand Portfolio.

Harris Communications Launches,
Reach for Success®, Basic English I and II.

Robert Harris’ new textbook, Reach for Success®, Basic English 1.1 and 1.2, published by C&J Associates, is now out in print and available at Harris Communications, as class trials begin in December.    John Marinakis, the regional manager said, “The Reach for Success® program will serve as the new basic course for pre-beginners after the successful launch of English 1.1 in 2008 that allowed people who had never studied English before an entry point to learn the language.” If you would like more information about Reach for Success®, Basic English 1.1 and 1.2, please contact sales@harriscom.org.

BAC/BAMER, one of Central America’s largest regional banks has selected Harris Communications to train 75-associates business English in San Pedro Sula, Cortes and La Ceiba. The course work will be provided in Harris Centers and on-site at BAC/BAMER locations.

Tania Reyes, the human resources manager of BAC/BAMER in San Pedro Sula commented, “ Clearly, having a bilingual workforce allows our customer service and front line people to provide superior service to our international clients. Harris Communications’ track record of getting results quickly made them the perfect partner in this training project.”

If you would like additional information how Harris Communications can help your organization please email them at sales@harriscom.org

September 2008 For Second Consecutive Year, Harris Communications Receives Distinguished Service Pin from Habitat of Humanity.

For the second consecutive year, Harris Communications has received Habitat's distinguished service pin for community activism as Habitat celebrates the construction of house 7000 for financially challenged families in Honduras.

Belinda Morales, President of the board of directors of Habitat commented, "We are grateful to Harris Communications for providing scholarships to our executive staff and thank their students and teachers for providing food, gifts and other support throughout the year."

This year's event was significant as Habitat for Humanity completed its 7000th home in Honduras providing  families decent, affordable housing, as the worldwide housing crisis remains huge especially in Central America. Honduras is ranked one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere with more than 800,000 people living in poverty. For more information on how you can help visit their website at www.habitat.org.

September 2008
Robert Harris Receives Publishing Commision from C&J Associates.

Robert Harris, the founder of Harris Communications, has received a publishing commision from C&J Associates to write two new textbooks over the next 12-months with the first being launched in January 2009. The texbooks, will be directed toward an ESL audience and marks a different direction for Mr. Harris.

Wilfredo Orlando Romero, Vice-President of C&J Associates commented, “Once again we are thrilled that we will be working with Bob Harris as writer on this project and look forward to his creativity. We will launch his textbook into Honduras in January 2009 and we are expecting that his material will outsell his Dynamic Conversational Series.”

If you would like more information about C&J Associates, they can reached in Miami at 305.393.8914

August 2008

New Orleans Nursing Project Selects Harris Communications to Train Nursing Team in Honduras.

Community Leader Cesar Burgos

Harris Communications has been selected to train 14-nurses, from six local Honduran hospitals, business English followed by preparatory work to take the Test for International Communications (T.O.I.E.C) at the Catholic University in San Pedro Sula.        Upon completion of the test and passing of Registered Nursing Licensing Exam, NCLEX, the nurses and their families, have been provided pre-approved visas to work in the city of New Orleans made possible by Honduran born Cesar Burgos, philanthropist and community leader, who is a member of the Bring New Orleans Back Commission (BNOBC). Billy Leiva, PhD, who is General Managing the project in Honduras commented, “This is a significant opportunity that does two important things. First, it allows professional Hondurans the opportunity to work in the United States, and second, helps the city of New Orleans, which is suffering from a shortage of nurses post Katrina.”

July 2008
Weakening Economy in the USA, has no Impact on Training Investment in Honduras.

With the softening of the US economy training investment budgets in Honduras appear untouched at the present time. Strong demand for vocational, soft-skills and language training is still evident as multi-national US firms continue spending in these critical training categories.

Robert Harris, founder of Harris Communications, said, “Despite challenging times for manufacturers exporting into US-markets, training investment dollars continue strong and we see no cutbacks on the horizon at the present time. Companies realize that maintaining professional development programs through external training is vital during this period.”    

June 2008
Harris Communications Holds Mid-Year “Feel the Passion” Retreat

Senior managers of Harris Communications attended the mid-year “feel the passion” retreat at the world famous Pico Bonito Lodge located outside of La Ceiba. The purpose of the 2-day event was to review the results of the first half of 2008, that goals and actions were in alignment for the remainder of the year, and discussed how to continue discovering the passion that drives the business.   

Robert Harris, founder of Harris Communications, commented, “It may seem odd to talk about passion, something abstract and fuzzy, but for us it is part of our competitive advantage. How you continue to rediscover what ignites your passion, and the people around you, only drives the organization to make further progress.”

If you would like further information regarding how Harris Communications can design a retreat and rediscover your company’s passion, please call them at 504.552.5494.   

May 2008 Indie Publishing Company, C&J Associates, Recertifies Harris Communications Honduras.

C&J Associates, the company that publishes Dynamic Conversational Business English, has recertified Harris Communications’ two centers in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba. As part of the certification, all instructors were required to pass academic specialization, including courses covering language; the grammatical, phonological, and semantic systems of English; the process of language learning (both first and second languages); and language in context with the Dynamic Conversational curriculum.

Olga Mejia, The Academic Director of Harris Communications commented, “The certification is an important statement that demonstrates the scope of how organized we are as a company and how committed we are to quality and teaching standards.” 

If you would like information about how your school can adapt the Dynamic Conversational Business English curriculum please call C&J Associates in the United States at 305.393.8914.

March 2008
Remote Communities of Honduras Participating in Pilot English Program at Harris Communications La Ceiba

In an effort to allow more individuals access to English training who have never studied the language before, Harris Communications La Ceiba has launched a pilot program called “English 1.1”.  As a result many students are registering from remote parts of Honduras, including  individuals from La Moquitia, Sava, Guanaja, Roatan and Utila who come to La Ceiba to study.

John Marinakis, Harris Communications’ regional training manager commented, “English 1.1 is designed for adults who have never studied English in their primary or secondary education. The program intergrates the very basics of the language, and provides students with the confidence and skills they need to move forward. And since many of these individuals come from remote towns or departments within Honduras, it is very satisfying to see and measure their progress.”

If you would like more information about the “English 1.1” program please contact Harris Communications La Ceiba at 440.1612 or contact them by email at  ventaslce@harriscom.org

February 2008 Robert Harris Accepts Position as Chief Operating Officer of IPC.

Robert Harris, the founder of Harris Communications, has accepted the position as Chief Operating Officer at Instituto Politecnico Centroamericano, IPC, in San Pedro Sula effective February 1, 2008. The Chief Operating Officer provides management oversight, direction and leadership for the development of superior education and is responsible for ensuring that IPC meets its goals and mission established by its Board of Directors who are members from Gildan Activewear, SABMiller, Elcatex, Zip Bufalo, Breakwater, among others.

Colin McLernon, the Executive Director commented, “Bob’s passion for bettering the lives of Hondurans and his track record of effective leadership, reputation within the community and keen understanding of how to take our business model to the next level, makes him the perfect choice to lead our organization”.

IPC is a non-profit organization serving the community of Honduras which provides vocational education supported by private industry and govermental agencies. For further information visit their website at www.ipchn.org

January 2008

Harris Communications Begins 15th Year Serving Honduras

January,  2008,  marks Harris Communications’ fifteenth year of operations in Honduras as the country’s leading provider of English,  management and specialized communications training. Founded in 1993 by Robert and Karla Harris, the company has grown with centers located in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba,  and a strategic alliance with Instituto Politecnico Centroamericana.  Harris Communications Honduras projects that it will teach to nearly 3600-students in 2008.

“It’s hard to believe that it has been fifteen years, said Harris, “Thankfully, we have been very fortunate. We have been able to build a small company with great trainers, and devoted learners. But there is much to do as our buildup continues.”

If you would like more information about Harris Communications’ courses, strategic alliances or community projects, please email them at management@harriscom.org .

December 2007 Harris Communications Honduras Holds 2008 Goals and Targets Workshop.

Harris Communications Honduras held its 2008 goals and targets workshop for its key managers and customer service staff as part of the company’s own performance management system that was implemented through its relationship with SABMiller Honduras six years ago. The workshop focused on student registration targets, new course offerings  for 2008 and defined specific KPIs that will be measured throughout the year.

John Marinakis, who was recently appointed a regional manager’s position commented, “This workshop, and why working at Harris is so satisfying, is that the style leadership at the top of the organization understands how to do the right things to create alignment and provide direction. “It’s a a very self-motivated company”, said Marinakis.

November 2007

Performance Management Takes Hold in Maersk Honduras

After six months of working with Harris Communications, performance management and performance culture has taken hold in Maersk Honduras, the largest shipping and logistics container company in the country. Nora Cabrera, The Human Resources Director commented, “ The appplication of performance management could not have been possible without the entire Harris team, who all served as catalysts in changing our organizational behavior.”

The implementation of performance management in Maersk Honduras stretched across nine departments, 450 associates, serving three cities in Honduras. If you would like more information how Harris Communications can collaborate please email them at management@harriscom.org .

Nora Erazo, who interviewed both students and instructors commented, “ It was a unique experience watching the students interact with Harris’ dynamic instructors. They motivated the class, got people speaking and their accents were clear and easy to imitate.”

Harris Communications strategic alliance with IPC is an important partnership in developing bilingual personnel to obtain employment in manufacturing and industry. For further information about IPC visit their website at www.ipchn.org.

September 2007
Dynamic Conversational Business English Textbooks Hits 50,000 Copies Sold

C & J Associates, the publisher of Dynamic Conversational Business English, written by Robert Harris, has certified that Harris Communications has sold more than 50,000 copies in Honduras since the three textbook/ three workbook series was printed in 1999.

Wilfredo Orlando Romero, Vice President of Latin America commented, “ As an independent B2B publisher, we are gratified when one of our authors passes 50,000 copies sold and we congratulate Bob Harris and Harris Communications in Honduras for reaching this milestone.”

July 2007 Harris Communications Receives Distinguished “Service Pin” as Habitat for Humanity Celebrates the Construction of its 6000th House. Harris Communications was recognized by Habitat for Humanity and was given the distinguished “service pin” for its 10-years of charity work and support. “We are very grateful to all the instructors and students of Harris Communications who over the years have supported the construction of homes, provided gifts for families in need,  and especially to Robert Harris who has worked effortlessly in providing unconditional support to Habitat for Humanity in Honduras.” said, Torre Nelson, Vice President of the Area, Latin America.   The event was significant as Habitat for Humanity completed its 6000th home in Honduras providing  families decent, affordable housing, as the worldwide housing crisis remains huge especially in Central America. Honduras is ranked one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere with more than 800,000 people living in poverty. For more information on how you can help visit www.habitat.org

June 2007
Global Freight and Logistic Company Selects Harris Communications as the Catalyst for Moving Towards a Perfomance Driven Organization.

Harris Communications recently was selected to lead, design and implement a performance management program to be rolled out in one of Honduras’ leading multinational shipping companies with a headcount of more than 300-employees functioning within seven operational departments.

“We chose Harris because they can provide unprecedented insights into the characteristics and practices that make organizations perform at optimum. They understand how to define and quantify performance, change our culture, work with our people and put them into action.” said the President of the company. “We are very excited about working with them and having Bob Harris and his team on board”.

April 2007

Harris Communications, and McCann Erickson Collaborate

on SABMiller Honduras Imperial Video

In an effort to promote the success of Cerverceria’s brand portfolio, SABMiller Honduras, working with McCann Erickson, casted Robert Harris to appear in their :60 commercial  featuring Imperial,  SAB’s  Honduran lager which was awarded three prestigious gold medals at the World Beer Championships held in the USA, Australia and Belgium.  The video will be aired at the annual sales convention in May, 2007.

Julissa Lopez, the Imperial brand manager commented, “Working with Harris Communications always adds a dynamic punch to our projects when they collaborate with us. And this time we added a new twist having Harris speak Spanish which he did with energy and enthusiasm.”

Harris Communications has been working with the brewery and its other divisions since 1993, training executives in English, Spanish, providing management seminars and executive coaching.

January 2007

Harris Communications Strategic Alliance with IPC

Harris Communications and Polytechnic Institute of Central America – IPC – have begun the first trimester of 2007 with nearly 600 students attending IPC’s main campus located in San Pedro Sula.    

IPC is the leading textile, electromechanical  university  in Honduras and is sponsored by the giants of industry which includes Gildan, SABMiller, Cargill,  The World Bank,  Banco Ficohsa,  The Lovable Group, Zip Buffalo,  Kattan Group, Clariant  and CABEI. 

Colin Mclernon, IPC’s Executive Director commented, “The strategic alliance between Harris Communications and IPC is a vital component in providing mission critical skills for our students and by giving them the opportunity to learn and speak English our students have an even greater competitive advantage when they obtain employment in the manufacturing industry.”  

January 2007

First Session of Y07 begin Successfully in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba

The first session Y07 at Harris Communications began on January 29 and February 3, 2007 with nearly 555 students registering in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba. Students were able to register for Dynamic Conversational English all levels, Focus on Business, private instruction and executive coaching.

Robert Harris, the managing director at Harris Communications  commented, “There has been stronger demand this year for bilingual professionals than ever before in Honduras and we are fortunate that people and companies are choosing us to bridge their communication gaps. Moreover, the added growth in manufacturing combined with the Central America Free Trade Agreement CAFTA, has made English more important in the region than ever before.”

December 2006

Harris Communications Attends First Annual Job Fair in Honduras Sponsored by The Honduras Manufactures Association and the Choloma Chamber of Commerce.

Harris Communications was selected as the only educational provider to attend the first annual job fair sponsored by the Honduran Manufacturers Association and the Chamber of Commerce. With more than 50-multinational firms represented from all industries more than 10,000 people came to the San Pedro Sula Exposition Center over three days seeking employment.

Nora Cabrera, The Human Resources Director of Maersk Line whose company attended the exposition and whose personnel trains with Harris Communications said, “As always staffing is one of the greatest challenges we as companies face in the region. Finding competent bilingual people is an operational necessity to our business. Harris Communications’ presence at this fair underscores the need for English speaking professionals and we strongly recommend that those seeking employment and who do not speak English take their courses.” 

December 2006

Harris Communications Collaborates with SABMiller Honduras

to Create Port Royal Gold Grand Reserve

SABMiller Honduras, Ceverceria Hondurena S.A., recently launched Port Royal Grand Reserve this past December to records sales and market share. They asked Harris Communications to collaborate and write the description of the beer that would appear on 750,000 specially made aluminum bottles. Augusto Chicas, Marketing Manager of beers said, “Working with Harris is always a unique experience. They wordsmith words and communicated a message that has given the brand an aura of sophistication and style which expressed the key attributes of the brand that we wanted.” For more information visit www.sabmiller.com

October 2006

Cayman Ambassador Visits Harris Communications La Ceiba

The Grand Cayman Ambassador, Debbie Pritzi,  took time from her busy schedule to visit Harris Communications La Ceiba and talk education with José Zambrano, the regional manager.

With more than 5000 Hondurans working and living on the island it is a mandatory entry requirement that people who come to Grand Cayman arrive speaking English. “With direct flights from La Ceiba to Grand Cayman our office encourages that people learn business English skills if they want to work on the island. Harris Communications can help facilitate that”.

February 2006

United States Ambassador of Honduras Talks Education with Harris Communications

Charles Ford, The United States Ambassador to Honduras, visited Robert Harris and the instructor staff, to discuss education and the importance of English teaching overseas. Charles Ford said.

“Culture is spread by language and the United States understands the importance of English language schools in non-speaking English countries.”  He added, “These schools provide an opportunity to share our values of freedom of expression, the open exchange of ideas and the opportunity to learn English with the host nation.”

March 2006

La Prensa Interview with Robert Harris Discussing Executive Coaching and Informal Knowledge Transfer

On March 13, Robert Harris was interviewed by La Prensa, Honduras’ leading national daily newspaper on Executive Coaching and Informal Learning transfer. The article described how Harris works with high-level executives in the area of keynote speaking, change management, communication skills and building relationships with his clients that are lasting and founded on trust.

“Over the last 14-years we have been very fortunate to have been able to develop trust-based relationships with CEOs, Country Managers, and leaders in government, where our support and ideas made a difference. It’s very rewarding work both professionally and personally.”, said Harris.

January 2006

President Ricardo Maduro and Robert Harris Meet at IPC Inauguration

President Ricardo Maduro and Robert Harris share a moment together at the inauguration of IPC in San Pedro Sula. The President, who once was a teacher, said, “If our country is going to raise the standard of living for our people,  the fastest way out of poverty is through education.”

Indeed, Harris Communications presence at IPC, Institute Polytechnic of Central America, is an important component in teaching young people how to speak English and obtain employment.

Achieved Features

2006

Harris Communications Featured on “Abriendo Brecha” Honduras’ Leading Television Magazine Show

Abriendo Brecha, Honduras highest rated magazine show, filmed a segment about how Harris Communications is helping Honduras by providing English training. Camera crews went inside the classroom, interviewed teachers and students and got an insiders view of language learning. Nitza Calderon, The Diane Sawyer of Honduras, got into the action as she participated in a speaking exercise where she role-played an American reporter. “Asking questions is what I do, but it was certainly more difficult to express them in a different language. I really enjoyed the process and the energy of the trainers at Harris.” Commented Ms. Calderon.

June 2001

Business Magazine of Honduras, Interviews Robert Harris as He Receives Copyright.

The leading newspaper magazine of Honduras, “Business” profiled Mr. Harris and discussed the publication of his three textbooks and the background of obtaining his copyright. The story showcased his “Dynamic Conversational Business English” books and investigated the challenge of protecting intellectual property rights in third world countries.