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Charlene's Pursuit of Technology: A Long Road to Home
From a degree in Physical Education to a CCNA certification, Charlene's journey has been challenging, interesting, fulfilling and inspirational. After overcoming family issues and gender differences, she is doing the two things she is most passionate about - teaching and working with technology. >> More
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Blindness No Impediment to Dedicated Academy Student
Rhonda Baranowski, a blind Networking Academy student, completed all four CCNA courses with straight A's. She is currently pursuing a degree in computer programming and a certificate in assistive technology. Baranowski wants to use her networking, programming, and assistive technology skills to help disabled employees function competitively in the workplace. >> More
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CCNA Curriculum No Barrier to Motivated Blind Student
Tony McCloskey, a blind engineering graduate, successfully completed the Cisco Networking Academy courses and achieved his CCNA certification. Using JAWS screen-reading software and a terminal emulator, Tony was able to complete all assignments and lab activities along with his fellow students. >> More
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Cisco Networking Academy Program Helps Sandra Oberlies Turn Technology Knack to Career Path
Single mom Sandra Oberlies put her educational plans on hold to support her children. The Cisco Networking Academy Program put her back on course for the career of her dreams. She completed the 10-course program, as well as the instructor course, and is now using her new knowledge to teach others. >> More
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Making Strides Toward A Better Future
Farmer, student, desktop support technician, network consultant, CCNA, and CCNP is a career path that reflects Daniel Sedibeng's determination to seize the opportunities available to him at different stages of both his and his country's development. At only 25 years of age, Daniel is currently enjoying a successful career in information technology. And, he is poised to become one of South Africa's leading entrepreneurs in the not too distant future. >> More
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Networking Academy Program in Ethiopia Bridges Both Gender and Digital Divide
Six months pregnant with twin boys, Beth Murora was faced with a difficult choice. She could either go to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1,000 miles from her home in Rwanda to enroll in the Networking Academy program or stay back and become a mother. She chose to do both and succeeded. Now a mother of two healthy boys, Beth has completed the CCNA courses and wants to use her networking and IT skills for rebuilding the life of women in Rwanda. >> More
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Cerebral Palsy Doesn't Keep Student From Completing CCNA Curriculum
Shelly Grothen has cerebral palsy, which gives her problems with manual dexterity. But that didn't stop this ambitious student from completing the entire Network Academy curriculum, in parallel with finishing up her degree in social work at the University of Minnesota. >> More
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Carmen Nainer Forges a Path for Romanian Women in IT
Carmen Nainer, a pioneer and role model for women, passed the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam and launched her career in Romania as an IT professional. Just two years before, Carmen’s mother worried that she would leave Romania like her brother to find work in Canada or the United States. >> More
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A Diverse Community Realizes Its Potential
A bible college offering first-class networking training, under the leadership of two ministers. It might not seem an obvious combination but it makes perfect sense once you hear about Hampstead Bible College (HBC) >> More
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First Group of African Women Graduate
The first twenty-six African women from 16 english speaking African countries graduated on January 31, 2002 from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethopia . >> More
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Cisco Networking Academies in Malawi
Cisco Networking Academies in Malawi are encouraging women and girls to participate in Information Technology skills training. >> More
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Single Mom Gains IT Qualification & Restores Self-Esteem
Up until the end of last year, single mom Amanda Brewster had absolutely no idea how to use a PC. But now, only a few months later and thanks to Tidworth College, she has completed a highly specialized course in IT Networking. >> More
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Learning to Succeed in the Internet Economy
Nineteen-year-old Kasetta 'Kasey' Coleman grew up in Philadelphia's inner city where teen pregnancy, drugs, and minimum wage jobs were the norm. Kasey, however, wanted a different life. >> More
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Migrant Students Get Harvest of Hope
The United States government funds academic and social programs for the children of migrant agriculture workers. The slogan for the program is "Harvest of Hope." >> More
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Months to a New Career and a Better Paying Job
The United States government provided 24 FIPSE (Fund for Improvement of Post-Secondary Education) grants for colleges serving students in U.S. Empowerment Zones in 1999. >> More
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At-Risk Teens Have Hope for a Better Future
Some people have preconceived notions of teenagers who are incarcerated. Unfortunately, these teens are sometimes prejudged to be students who could not possibly be transformed into productive citizens in society. >> More
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