CARMEL, Ind. (August 1, 2005) -  Today Performance Assessment Network®, Inc. (“pan™”), world leader in online assessment and talent management, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide technology and expert consulting services, specifically in the development and administration of Web-based versions of USPS pre-employment personnel selection tests.

pan scientists and programming engineers will create encrypted web versions of USPS tests using the patented pan delivery system. pan will also provide measurement and statistical consultation, full technical support, and advisement on standardizing the delivery of the tests and assessments into proctored facilities.

“pan supported our colleagues at USPS on two prior contracts where Web-based tests afforded excellent outcomes,” noted pan CEO David T. Pfenninger Ph.D. “Our team is very impressed by the U.S. Postal Service’s dedication to progressive best practices in the areas of human resource and organizational psychology. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to continue supporting their efforts with this new pre-employment testing program.”

About pan

Performance Assessment Network, Inc. (pan) is the leading provider of Internet-based testing and assessment solutions, with over 12,000 corporate, government, and education clients internationally. pan administers millions of tests, assessments, and surveys annually. pan also manages a network of high-stakes testing centers throughout the U.S., in addition to its internet testing and Vita platforms, IT professional and consulting services, and testing product distribution businesses. One of the fastest growth companies in the U.S. in 2003-2005, closely held pan is based in Carmel, Ind.  For more information, visit www.panpowered.com <http://www.panpowered.com/> .

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