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Featured Announcements VIDEO: Graduate Helps Protect U.S. National Security Discover how Networking Academy helped Nick Romanowski become a U.S. government contractor by the age of 17. (1:53 min) Plan Your Learning and Career Path Use this interactive guide to explore the careers and certifications supported by Networking Academy courses. New Packet Tracer Skills Assessments Packet Tracer Skills Assessments allow students to test their networking knowledge and skills in a simulated environment. CCNA Ranked Among Top Certifications Certification Magazine recently featured CCNA as one of the four most in-demand industry certifications. Linking Grads to Jobs in the Philippines Learn how a targeted internship program helped graduates launch their careers as network engineers. Getting Started with IT Essentials Are you interested in developing the technical skills you need for today’s careers but don’t know where to start? Partnering for Success in Kenya Discover how a strategic partnership with Deaf Aid, a Norwegian NGO, is creating new opportunities for deaf students. Cisco Wins Big Tick Award Networking Academy received a 2010 Big Tick award from Business in the Community for our efforts to advance the UN Millennium Development Goals. Video: Mind Wide Open (Teaser) See how networking skills apply to a variety of industries. (1:37 min) Video: Student Success Story - Aaron Aaron Hatch is one of nearly 2700 students who have benefited from Networking Academy courses delivered through the Prisons ICT Academy (PICTA) program in the United Kingdom. (1:16 min) Video: Developing Local ICT Capacity - Oman Cisco volunteers organized an ICT talent development program at Sohar University in Oman. More than 80 percent of students participating in the training were women. (3:07 min) Improving Career Prospects in Russia A new program launched in collaboration with the Moscow Department of Education is helping unemployed and economically disadvantaged citizens develop valuable computer networking skills. New Spanish Version of CCNA Guide Our interactive guide to the CCNA curricula is now available in Spanish. Video: Student Success Story - Kelly Networking Academy courses delivered through the U.S. Workforce Retraining Initiative (WRI) helped Kelly Gheesling transform her passion for computers into a career. (2:08 min) Interactive CCNA Guide This interactive feature provides an overview of the Cisco CCNA Discovery and Exploration curricula to help educators determine which curriculum best meets their needs. Empowering Educators Discover how Cisco and Teachers Without Borders are supporting the professional development of teachers around the world. Video: Global NetRiders Winners Visit San Jose The top NetRiders competitors from around the world recently visited Cisco headquarters and used Flip Video cameras to capture the experience. (1:39 min) >> More/Archive Video: Student Success Story - Shayla Networking Academy helped Shayla find a job where she can keep learning about new technologies. (1:24 min) Video: Girls in Europe Visit Cisco Offices Networking Academy partnered with the Cisco Women’s Action Network to host students at offices in France and the United Kingdom. (4:11 min) Networking Academy Recognized for Social Innovation Networking Academy recently received an award for Best Stakeholder Engagement from the Financial Times and Justmeans. Video: Mind Wide Open - Community Discover how Networking Academy is helping individuals transform their lives and communities. (2:59 min) Video: Student Success Story - Simone Simone used the money his father gave him for swimming lessons to start a career in networking. (1:31 min) Video: Global Community Students around the world explain how the program is helping them succeed. (2:42 min) Video: Building a Learning Society Learn about Cisco's vision to develop a new ethic of learning that is collaborative, global, and universal. (2:48 min) Cisco I-Prize Competition Are you a creative thinker with big ideas about the future of collaborative technologies? If so, we encourage you to participate in the Cisco I-Prize Competition. Video: Michigan Students Prepare for Success in IT Cherell Smith explains how the Workforce Retraining Initiative helped her develop the skills needed to excel in her career. (1:17 min) Test Your Skills for a Chance to Win Prizes Students and alumni are invited to compete for prizes in the global NetSpace Skills Pursuit. Video: Student Success Story - Kapil Kapil Singhal of New Delhi, India, shares his story about how the Networking Academy program helped him find a job he loves. (1:14 min) CSR Report Highlights Cisco's Education Efforts Discover how Cisco is transforming education in communities around the world. Video: Student Success Story - Tatiana Watch Tatiana Giuranno's story about how Networking Academy has helped open doors in her life. (1:40 min) New Cisco CSR Report Cisco recently published an interactive, online report that showcases Networking Academy and other corporate social responsibility programs. Video: U.S. Student Video Competition We asked students and alumni to submit short videos showing why they're excited about IT and this was the winning high school entry. (2:53 min) \| See all winning videos Video: Asia Pacific NetRiders 2009 Winners More than 4000 students from 16 countries participated in this competition, which was delivered over Cisco WebEx and Cisco TelePresence. Congratulations to the winning team from Multimedia University in Malaysia. (2:09 min) \| Read Press Release Mind Wide Open See how Networking Academy is helping people change the world (2:09 min) Students Create ICT Solutions Students in Indonesia created IT roadmaps for local businesses through the Indonesian Attachment Program. New Release of Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco Packet Tracer v5.2 includes several enhancements such as advanced security protocols, greater accessibility compliance, and improvements to the Activity Wizard. Women in ICT In Europe, Networking Academy commissioned a study on the gender gap in ICT. The study found that many girls believe the tech sector is better suited to men. (2:31 min) \| White Paper Now on Facebook Connect with more than 40,000 students, alumni, and instructors on the new Networking Academy Fan Page. Video: WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Networking Academy students in Canada helped set up a massive computer network in support of the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 competition. (4:57 min) Latin America NetRiders Competition Students from 24 countries recently completed a series of online skill challenges to test their networking knowledge and win prizes Video: Student Success - Ed After graduating with a degree in Telecom, Ed Tan enrolled in Networking Academy to improve his career prospects (1:56 min) Video: Mind Wide Open See how Networking Academy is helping people change the world. (2:09 min) Video: Student Success - Ahmed Ahmed Korany Zaki used the skills he acquired in the Networking Academy program to open an Internet cafe in his hometown of Fayoum, Egypt Workforce Retraining Initiative Cisco's Workforce Retraining Initiative helps workers develop new skills for high-demand ICT careers Video: AsiaPacific NetRiders Competition Held virtually over Cisco TelePresence and Cisco WebEx, Asia Pacific NetRiders, is a regional level networking skills competition. New CCNA Security Course This course will help students prepare for the new CCNA Security certification New Release of Cisco Packet Tracer Explore the benefits of our powerful network simulation and visualization software New CCNA Curricula Guide Use this interactive guide to learn more about our CCNA courses Now on Facebook Visit our fan page to connect with the global Networking Academy community Test Your Skills Play the new Packet Tracer trivia game Public Services Summit See the photography exhibit representing Networking Academy students << Less Featured News Giving Africas Neediest Communities IT Skills... and Hope Aug 23 Cisco Expands Networking Academy Program in Cambodia Aug 10 Students Showcase Networking Skills at Cisco July 15 Europe's Strategy to Banish Technology Skills Shortages Jun 1 Cisco Networking Academy Congratulates Winners of 2010 U.S. and Canada NetRiders Skills Challenge May 10 Cisco Refreshes IT Essentials Curriculum to Meet Changing Demands of Global Job Market Apr 12 Cisco Launches Networking Academy at South African State Information Technology Agency Mar 8 Cisco Networking Academy Congratulates Winners of 2009 US and Canada NetRiders Skills Challenge Dec 11 Panduit Awards Scholarships to Networking Academy Students Through Adopt-an-Academy Program Dec 9 Cisco Releases 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Dec 7 Cisco Networking Academy Congratulates Winners of 2009 US and Canada NetRiders Skills Challenge Dec 7 Malaysian Students Rule Cisco's Asia Pacific Skills Competition Nov 26 International IT University and Cisco Collaborate to Bring 21st-Century Networking Education to Kazakhstan Oct 22 Czech Ministry of Education and Cisco Collaborate on 21st-Century Education Programs Oct 20 Digital Schools Sponsored by Cisco Are Set to Connect Isolated Islands to IT Opportunities Oct 19 Students Win Cisco Knowledge Competition in Latin America Sept 24 Cisco Networking Academy Applauds WorldSkills Competition Winners Sep 18 Cisco Networking Academy Congratulates Winners of Student Video Contest Sep 11 How the Cisco Networking Academy is Getting Results and Jobs for IT Students around the World Aug 17 Networking Academy Expands Offerings to Address Growing Demand for Information Security Skills Aug 11 Cisco Networking Academy Applauds Achievements of Canadian Skills Competition Winners Jul 28 Cisco Expanding Networking Academy to Aid U.S. Worker Training Jul 14 Students Win Prestigious Cisco Networking Competition Jul 7 Cisco Networking Academy Supports Mauritius's New Economic Direction Jun 15

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