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Job Shadow Day Industry Resources

Cisco Systems provides many resources in support of Job Shadow Day. To serve a large number of schools and events, it is important to explore other local industry resources.

     

Industry Resources Details
Resource Name Resource Description
Cisco Systems offices Many Cisco sales offices across the country have already agreed to host students or work with Local Academies. You can also search for offices near you.
Cisco partners Cisco relies on a vast network of resellers and systems integrators to serve customers. These independent businesses are great resources for this event.
Cisco videos Consider including short, informative videos at your Job Shadow Day event.
End users You can find IT resources in your community through retailers, hospitals, government agencies, and local businesses. Ask representatives to deliver presentations or provide a tour of their facilities.
Information Technology Professional Association Use the following link to search for an IT association in your area.
Chambers of Commerce Your local Chamber of Commerce is a great way to identify companies that can support Job Shadow Day events.
Post-secondary Networking Academy representatives Consider using post-secondary resources if you are a high school. Your Regional Academy can also help.
School district or college technology chief You can also find helpful IT resources at your school. Ask them to be involved.
Vendors There may be vendors that sell software and hardware to your school or school district. Contact the person at your school who is responsible for purchasing IT equipment and software or managing your IT services and ask for information about local vendors.