Abstract:
Kenda Systems is a $50 million, worldwide Information Technology consultancy. With offices in the US and Europe, Kenda specializes in providing clients with top quality software engineering and IT professionals. Kenda has been in business since 1984, and currently has over 350 consultants working worldwide.

The purpose for this session is an introduction to consulting. The specific topics will include:
Introduction to Boston area job market
Industry and technology trends
Introduction to consulting
Pros and cons of consulting
Ideal consultant profile
Questions and answers

Kenda Systems, Inc.
226 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Tel. (508)694-9940
FAX (508)694-9934

Presenter:    Richard Pierce
Richard Pierce is the Recruiting Manager for KENDA System's Wilmington
office.  He has been with Kenda since 1987, and is one of the top technical
recruiters in the industry.  Rich has received numerous awards for achieve-
ment from KENDA Systems.  He has a thorough knowledge of the contract 
staffing industry, as well as a strong knowledge of information technology.

John Spencer is a Senior Technical Recruiter with KENDA System's 
Wilmington branch.  He has been with KENDA since 1995, and was KENDA's 
"Recruiter of the Year" for 1996.  John also has a strong knowledge of the
contract staffing industry and information technology.

Paul German is a Senior Account Executive for KENDA's Wilmington 
office. Paul has been with KENDA since 1994 and is one of the top sales reps in the
company.  Unlike Rich and John (who work with the candidate side of the 
market), Paul develops relationships on the client side to facilitate making
consultant placements.

Date and Time:
-- March 22, 1997, Saturday
-- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
-- Main Hall of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
-- (GBCCA, see directions below)

Admission Fee:
-- No charges for NECINA Members 
-- $5.00 admission fee for non-members of NECINA
-- (NECINA Membership fee is $10.00)

GBCCA Address:
-- 437 Cherry Street,  West Newton, MA.

Directions to GBCCA:
-- Take Route 128, then take Route 16 East Exit. 
-- About 2 miles, you will pass the overpass of Mass Pike.
   The first light after the overpass will be Cherry Street.
-- Turn left onto Cherry Street, immediately  turn left to
   the parking lot. GBCCA center is the 2 story brick building
   next to the parking lot.