Vancouver, WA - August 2, 2005 LaserGrade announced today that the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) has entered into an agreement to begin administering two of RETA's certifications, the Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) and the Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO). Both examinations will be delivered via LaserGrade’s secure proctored test network. LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America.

Judith Moore, President and CEO of LaserGrade, said, “We are happy to have RETA as a new client. RETA is a fast growing association dedicated to providing education and training to their more than 3,000 members. LaserGrade is proud to be a part of a process that helps protect the public and sets high standards for health and public safety.”

Don Tragethon, Executive Director, RETA stated, “RETA is delighted to be partnering with LaserGrade to bring this value added program to our membership and industry. CARO, the entry-level examination is based on information in RETA’s training materials focusing on safety and basic refrigeration. CIRO verifies mastery of more advanced refrigeration concepts. LaserGrade will help us fairly and accurately measure the knowledge and skills of our candidates.”

In addition to RETA’s certification program, RETA’s network of chapters provides peer-to-peer teaching opportunities, as well as an opportunity for fellowship with others in the trade. RETA is currently preparing to apply to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for accreditation of their certification program.

LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with a satellite office in Newtown, Pennsylvania, LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based test administration for licensure and certification examinations using its own secure network and software. For lower stakes testing, such as practice tests, pre-tests or after-tests, candidates may test via any computer by logging on to LaserGrade’s secure web-browser.

For more info, visit: http://www.lasergrade.com

ABOUT REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION (RETA)

The Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association founded in 1910, is an international society of individuals and companies involved in the design, operation, and service of industrial refrigeration systems. Its purpose is to provide education and training, as well as networking benefits for both experienced operators and those who have recently entered this rapidly expanding field. Today, RETA maintains a membership of over 3,000 individuals and companies. Throughout the United States, local chapters offer their members a wide range of benefits -- all designed to keep them up to date on new developments in equipment and operating procedures, practical aspects of everyday engine room operations, troubleshooting and dealing with emergencies.

For more info, visit: http://www.RETA.com