Hello and welcome to the first of what I hope will be many blogs I’ll get to write on behalf of Cisco. This is my opportunity to explain a little about the Cisco Legacy and Building A Brilliant Future (BABF).
As we passed the major milestone of One Year To Go, the focus from the key London 2012 stakeholders has been concentrated on preparing for the Games -- and rightly so. However, the Cisco team are equally proud of our Legacy programme, Building A Brilliant Future, and the work we are doing to take the project forward.
In 2008, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake displaces 4.8 million residents and takes 68,000 lives in China’s Sichuan Province.
Following the 2008 earthquake, Cisco in partnership with the Chinese Government created a unique public-private partnership called Connecting Sichuan, a three-year, 45M corporate social responsibility program to revitalize the region, Read More »
Students and Alumni of Networking Academy, I want to hear from you!
The deadline for the World’s Largest Classroom Networking Academy Video Contest is fast approaching. You have until Sunday, April 10th at 12 midnight Pacific Standard Time to tell us, “Why is the Cisco Networking Academy like no other?”
This is a great opportunity to represent your region, draw attention to your theatre and put yourself in the running to earn cash prizes and recognition for a job well done!
Thank you to those of you who have already submitted your videos! We have received some great entries to date.
Detailed submission guidelines and prize information is available at Student Video Contest
Cisco recently announced that the Cisco Networking Academy has enrolled its 1 millionth concurrent student for the first time. An example of cloud-based education delivery, the Networking Academy teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities — in communities all around the world.
21st century jobs require 21st century skills, and for nearly 14 years Cisco has been leading the charge to impart these skills to the next generation of workers through our Networking Academy program. And recently, Networking Academy announced that we’ve hit an incredible milestone: this year, we’ve engaged 1 million students! This is a tremendous achievement for Cisco and our education partners, validating our longstanding commitment to being a positive force in our communities around the world. It solidifies Networking Academy’s place as “The World’s Largest Classroom.”
From Detroit to Dubai, Antigua and Barbuda to Zimbabwe, Networking Academy is having a real impact on the lives of students in 165 countries--and we continue to grow around the world. In the United States for example, there are more than 2,000 Networking Academies currently serving over 140,000 students in all the congressional districts, a 9 percent increase from last year. In Egypt, we grew 11 percent last year, and now have over 350 Networking Academies serving almost 20,000 students (43 percent are female!).
Networking Academy started as a local program, partnering with schools, community colleges and universities to serve the community around Cisco’s offices. Over the years, the Networking Academy has continued to innovate in teaching and learning approaches. From students in classrooms around the world accessing online activities, assessments and games to using their new IT and 21st century skills, to the 175,000 fans (and growing!) on Facebook, our global Networking Academy community leverages a cloud-based infrastructure to learn, collaborate and succeed in the 21st Century economy.
Our students and alumni are acquiring skills that will open doors and continue to serve them as they progress throughout their careers and become leaders in their communities. Today’s milestone represents is not only achievement for Cisco and the Networking Academy team—it’s a testament to each and every one of those students.
Hello and welcome to the first of what I hope will be many blogs I’ll get to write on behalf of Cisco. This is my opportunity to explain a little about the Cisco Legacy and Building A Brilliant Future (BABF).
