CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI) raised $67,246.50 for United Way of Central Indiana in 2015 and hopes to surpass its giving goal this year.

"Our company and our employees have been supporting United Way causes for 25 years and we're on track to do even more this year," said Kevin Modany, CEO of ITT Educational Services, Inc.

During 2015, ITT/ESI held a number of fundraisers and pledge campaigns to benefit the United Way, a non-profit organization with almost 1,200 local offices that pools efforts in fundraising and support.

ITT/ESI's employee giving history for United Way dates back to 1991. During those 25 years, ITT Educational Services, Inc. has donated more than $1.35 million.

"The generosity of companies such as ITT Educational Services allows us to have a significant impact on United Way of Central Indiana residents to become self-sufficient," said Stacey Anderson, corporate engagement manager for United Way of Central Indiana-North Area.

"With the support of ITT/ESI, we are able to raise money needed for critical programs and organizations that change lives. Every dollar raised through United Way is another dollar toward supporting programs and agencies making strides in education, income, health and basic needs," Anderson continued.

About ITT Educational Services, Inc.
ITT Educational Services, Inc. (NYSE: ESI) provides technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its accredited postsecondary institutions, ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College, to help students develop skills and knowledge that they can use to pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields. It owns and operates more than 130 ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College. ITT/ESI serves approximately 48,000 students as of September 30, 2015 at its campuses in 39 states and online. Through the Center for Professional Development @ ITT Technical Institute, ITT/ESI provides short-term information technology and business learning solutions for career advancers and other professionals. Headquartered in Carmel, IN, ITT/ESI has been actively involved in the higher education community since 1969 and can be found online at www.ittesi.com.

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