cisco networking academy

June 19, 2018

PARTNER

Closing the Skills Gap – Partners, We Have Your Back

Today we face many challenges as a society, whether it be cultural conflicts, fighting to save the environment or being involved with a non-profit that supports a cause you care about. One area that has a place in my heart is reaching students around the world and providing them with an education. E…

June 12, 2018

COLLABORATION

Collaboration at #CLUS, Day 2: Innovation and Inspiration

How do you know if you’re getting the most out of CLUS? A simple indicator: If your feet don’t hurt and your step-counting device of choice isn’t smoking, you’re not trying hard enough. And Tuesday in Orlando has drawn to a close. It was another busy day in the wonderful world of networking technolo…

February 27, 2018

EDUCATION

The Future of STEM: Cisco Networking Academy Turns 20

At a recent event in the Missouri state capitol, Cisco Networking Academy commemorated its 20-year anniversary with 120 graduates of Missouri programs. This anniversary marks a major milestone for the internationally recognized education program, which was launched in 1997 to help educate a workforc…

December 21, 2017

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

How Digital Giving Is Improving People’s Lives

Digital transformation is impacting nearly every industry and aspect of our lives. At this time of year, when our thoughts and actions turn toward giving, I want to show how digital giving is improving people’s lives around the world. Digital Giving Data Points According to the 2016 Global NGO Onlin…

November 2, 2017

PARTNER

New Talent Bridge Matching Engine Connects Cisco Partners to Top Tech Talent

Since its launch in 2016, the Cisco Networking Academy Talent Bridge program has connected over 1200 Networking Academy students to jobs with Cisco partners. This week at Cisco Partner Summit, Cisco is unveiling a pilot program that will make it even easier for our partners to connect to, contact, a…

September 11, 2017

PARTNER

NetAcad: Educating and Connecting Students for 20 Years

I remember the excitement and passion I had when I was first exposed to Cisco and Cisco networking curriculum early in my career. Today, many years later, I am no longer actively configuring devices. However, the foundation that was built still serves me well every day as I focus on the intersection…

Cisco Leading Cyber Training Effort to Help Employ Virginia Veterans

Cybersecurity skills are in high demand, and employers are challenged with finding the right talent to build their expanding workforce needs. At the same time, thousands of veterans are looking to apply their unique skills as they transition to civilian jobs. At Cisco, we see this as an opportunity…

Tomorrow’s Digital Workforce and a New Generation of Global Problem Solvers

This post was guest-written by Marie Zwickert, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Cisco As a manager for Cisco’s corporate social responsibility programs, I focus on public-private partnerships that support an inclusive digital economy, specifically by applying technology to create posit…

Girls Power Tech Brings Digital Skills to Life in Berlin

This post was written by guest blogger Carsten Johnson, CSR Consultant, Cisco Corporate Affairs & Cisco Berlin Girls Power Tech Site Lead On April 27, my Cisco Berlin colleagues and I had the pleasure of celebrating International #GirlsInICTDay as a part of Cisco’s Girls Power Tech (GPT) initiat…