TOEIC_Brand_Essence_Video [MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: In today's global economy, English is more than a language: it is a catalyst for progress. The ability to communicate effectively in English can provide organizations and individuals with a competitive edge in an increasingly diverse and fast paced marketplace. For corporations, assessing English-language communication skills provides an opportunity to make talent management decisions with confidence and build a more English proficient workforce. For educational institutions, demonstrating English proficiency can help enhance an institution's reputation and ensure graduates have quality English communication skills for the global workplace. A fair, comprehensive, and valid standardized assessment is essential to accurately measure an individual's English-language communication skills. For more than 40 years, the TOEIC program has set the global standard as the most internationally recognized English proficiency assessment for the workplace. Consult with your local ETS Preferred Network (EPN) office to learn more.