[NFBCS] Fwd: NIBs NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications

Thu Sep 10 19:21:10 UTC 2020

I would be interested to find out more about the Cisco certification
opportunity that you mentioned above.

Doug Green,

doug2tall at gmail.com

On 9/9/20, nancy.l.coffman--- via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I would say that if you can get in, a certification is a good thing.  It
> might be easy for you.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Barnes via NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 7:44 PM
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> Cc: Ed Barnes <edbarnes7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Fwd: NIBs NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications
>
> 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!
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [NFBCS] Fwd: NIBs NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications
>
> Good afternoon;
>
> Please see the below opportunity for Blind people interested in a career in
> Networking.
>
> Harry Staley
>
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> San Antonio
>
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> Science and Engineering Division
>
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> 330-718-1876
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>> From: Billy <ess.info at nib.org>
>> Subject: NIBs NSITE Cisco Academy taking applications
>> Date: August 26, 2020 at 1:01:29 PM CDT
>> To: <staleyh at gmail.com>
>> Reply-To: Billy <ess.info at nib.org>
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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.
>>
>> Key Components of the NIB NSITE Cisco Academy:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> What are the qualification requirements?
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>> For more information or to apply:  If you are interested, please complete
>> the application below and submit to Rikki Howie rhowie at nib.org
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