A: The Cisco Networking Academy Program is an educational program, which prepares graduates for networking and IT-related jobs in the public and private sector. Participating Academies will become part of a global public private partnership alliance, which has reached approximately 10,000 educational institutions in over 150 countries. Close to 1,000,000 students have successfully completed networking and other IT courses offered as a part of the diverse Academy curricula.

A: Cisco not only provides the best networking technology available, but also the industry's leading IT education program. The Program adopts an eLearning model that delivers Web-based educational content, online testing, student performance tracking, hands-on labs and instructor training and support.

A: Academies in Asia Pacific offer a range of courses for a variety of careers in network design and administration, technical support, program or software engineering, database development and administration and computer related support environments.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP™)
• HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software (sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company)
• HP IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems (sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company)
• Fundamentals of Java Programming
• Network Security
• Fundamentals of UNIX
• Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE)(sponsored by Panduit)
• Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

A: There are over 60,000 IT graduates in Asia Pacific. The Cisco Networking Academy program teaches comprehensive internet and technology skills to students in Schools, Universities and Colleges around the world.

A: Career Connection is a Cisco initiative that provides job placement, internships and career development services to Academy students and alumni worldwide by building links to public and private sector organisations. Career Connection is one benefit part of the Alumni Connection program, which is designed to provide a range of benefits and services which will impact upon the lives of the Alumni.

A: Career Connection links Alumni of the Academies through three ways:

1. Recruitment agencies that have partnered with the Academy Program
2. Online career board and career development content
3. Direct to the Academies through the Academy Locater

All organisations have access to Academy students, graduates and alumni of the Program to offer jobs and internship opportunities. More information on services is currently available at www.cisco.com/go/acadgrad/recruitCommunication to the Alumni will be through the Alumni website and direct communications. And, Career Connection is only available to registered Alumni.

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1. Priority interviews with Agency consultants and/or email support that includes resume advice, assessment for personal development skills, job search advice and training/support in job searching techniques
2. Source work experience/internships vacancies for Alumni
3. Host recruitment events, job fairs, seminars and promotions for Alumni
4. Updated on industry information, including employment statistics and trends
5. Provide information on the full range of career opportunities available to students who have completed courses within the Cisco Networking Academy Program

A: Employers just need to go to www.cisco.com/go/acadgrad/recruit to register for Career Connection or contact the recruitment agencies listed on the site.

A: There are no fees associated with the self-service Career Connection job board. Affiliated recruitment agencies will offer discounts to Cisco Partners and customers and other employers on a case-by-case basis.

A:  The Academy Curriculum combines hands-on labs with face-to-face instruction to prepare students for CCNA and CCNP certification as well as other industry recognised certifications in UNIX, Java, Data Cabling, and IT Essentials, Security and Wireless, depends on which curriculum the graduate has completed.

Academy graduates spend 40% of their curriculum time putting their skills into practice in the lab. For example, in the case of CCNA graduates, the labs sessions include designing, building and maintaining computer systems of a variety of types and complexities. In addition, they have outside-the-box thinking skills developed through simulated business challenges.

More information on Academy curriculum can be found at http://cisco.netacad.net/public/academy/catalog/index.html

A: The Cisco Networking Academy Program is the largest technology education program of its kind. With Career Connection, organisations benefit from reduced training and recruitment costs through access to a pipeline of skilled, qualified and job-ready candidates. In addition to strong hands-on skills, many graduates hold Industry-recognised certifications, saving organisations the additional investment in time and money required to build a certified IT workforce. Read more about how organisations around the world have benefited from hiring Academy graduates at http://www.cisco.com/global/AP/academy/start/ref/hot_hires.pdf.

A: Career Connection assists alumni and graduates with their career development by linking them to organisations through recruitment agencies, online job portals and internships.

A: All registered students who that have successfully completed any one course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

A: Career Connection is a tool developed for the Academy program and it is available only to Academy students and graduates who have registered as Alumni. Access to the Career Connection site requires an Academy ID and password for student and graduate access.

A: Yes, any organisation that requires candidates with IT skills and qualifications can use Career Connection. Organisations will be asked to complete a profile prior to being provided password access.