Founded in 1957, the Hellenic American Union is non-profit association with historic ties to the United States and partnerships with European and American cultural and educational institutions. It provides market-relevant, results-oriented training programs that lead to internationally recognized certification in areas ranging from instruction in foreign languages to professional training programs in information technology, management, TEFL and translation. The organization also presents an annual program of cultural events in the visual and performing arts, and organizes conferences, lectures and workshops on social, economic and technological issues of current concern.