CC
teams up with Cisco
Systems
The
Catanduanes College is teaming up with Cisco
Systems, Inc, to set up the first local Cisco
Networking Academy in the Bicol region beginning
School Year 2001-2002.
The
course offered by Cisco, which is the worldwide
leader in networking for the Internet, teaches
college students how to design, build and
maintain computer networks, enabling them to
develop the skills they need to compete in an
increasingly technology-dependent workplace.
"Network
administrators are essential to the success of
almost all businesses, academic institutions and
local and state governments, yet most companies
simply can't find people with the right skills
to meet the demand, said Cisco Chairman John
Mordridge. "That's why it's so important
that today's students get the skills needed for
the jobs of the 21st century."
Since
its inception in October 1997, the Cisco
Networking Academy program has offered high-tech
training to more than 81,000 high school,
college, technical school and university
students in more than 5,000 academies in 84
countries around the world.
Catanduanes
College is one of a growing number of schools to
bring this training program to students. Those
who complete 280 hours of required instruction
are prepared to take a standardized test to
qualify as a Cisco Certified Networking
Associate (CCNA). Students who obtain this
certification increase their employment
opportunities in the information economy.
Academy graduates are also prepared to build
upon their networking training by pursuing
advanced education in science and engineering
fields at colleges and universities.
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