DALLAS, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Professional Services LLC (RPS), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has been named to the 2012 "Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies" and "Top 20 Content Development Companies" lists by TrainingIndustry.com.

This is the fifth consecutive year that RPS has been included in the "Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies" list and the second consecutive year it has placed in the "Top 20 Content Development Companies" list. These designations annually recognize leading training companies for their high quality services and comprehensive capabilities.

TrainingIndustry.com frequently reviews, surveys and assesses training companies that provide services to the corporate marketplace. All companies recognized have demonstrated expertise and experience in managing major business process outsourcing engagements as well as creating a significant impact on the industry.

Selection to this year's "Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies" list was based on criteria that included industry visibility, innovation and impact, capability to deliver multiple types of training services, and strength of clients. In being named to the "Top 20 Content Development Companies" list, RPS was recognized for its ability to develop and deliver multiple types of content, for its depth and breadth of subject matter expertise, and global reach.

"As a top training company, RPS continues to lead and be a source of innovation for the corporate training marketplace," said Ken Taylor, chief operating officer of Training Industry, Inc. "The company gathers best practices through its experience across a wide base of global customers and across a variety of subject areas that cater to multiple industries."

"When the difference between success and failure comes down to the performance of a company's workforce, Raytheon Professional Services is where leading global brands turn for assistance," said Dave Letts, vice president, Raytheon Professional Services. "We have proven our expertise, and these awards are testament that we are the partner that can implement and manage training solutions that enable companies to meet their business objectives."

Raytheon Professional Services was also named the No. 1 provider in learning services in HRO Today magazine's "Baker's Dozen" in learning earlier this year. 

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2011 sales of $25 billion and 71,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 90 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter at @raytheon.

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