[NFBCS] Fwd: NIBs NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications

Thu Sep 10 00:44:20 UTC 2020

Hi all!
It should be interesting to see if this NIB program in the US is interested in considering potential students outside of the US.
I wrote to this Billy Parker chap but have not yet received any response.
I've been working with the provincial government here in Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, equivalent to your state government in the US, since 2006 as a computer support specialist doing mostly desktop support, and I did helpdesk from 2003-2006 with xwave now part of the Bell group of companies here in Canada, but I'm considering a career switch if the right opportunity came along.
In the case of my employer there are usually a couple of openings each year for the network operations and security team and I figure a course like this one may position me well for such opportunities.
Based on looking at the application it looks like they are catering more toward people who are new to the IT field vs those who have been actively working in it for several years as I have.
Thoughts anyone?
Thanks!

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> NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications The National Industries for 
> the Blind is launching the first Cisco Academy in the United States customized for individuals who are blind! The Cisco Academy provides training and well-paying employment opportunities in Cyber Security.
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> Key Components of the NIB NSITE Cisco Academy:
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> Accessibility – an accessible academy that has been adapted for different learning styles for individuals who are blind.
> Certification – Upon completion, participants receive an IT industry and professionally recognized Cisco certification.
> Work Readiness – Students participate in workshops and one-on-one consultations that address topics such as resume writing, networking, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette that often take place with potential employers.
> Internships – learning in a real work setting that provides students with opportunities to apply skills in the workplace.
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> What is the schedule for the current program?
> The program will have 40 weeks of virtual classroom-based training beginning in October followed by internships provided by companies in the industry.  Classes will run virtually two days a week from 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.   Courses are instructor led and include lab time and self-study.
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