Cisco to Host Girls in Technology Summit to Increase Awareness of Training and Career Opportunities.HERNDON, Va. -- Cisco Networking Academy The Cisco Networking Academies, part of Cisco Systems, offer networking courses, like the CCNA and CCNP courses, which prepare students for the certification exams of the same name, and other computer-related courses. Connects Students and Information Technology (IT) Professionals to Provide Access to Education and Training for 21st Century Workforce Skills Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ), today announced it is hosting the Girls in Technology Summit in conjunction with the Cisco Women's Action Network (WAN), Herndon, Va., to increase awareness of career and education opportunities in IT. This one-day event one-day event a contraction of the three-day event but like that contest is aimed at selecting the best all-round horse and rider. The events usually contested are show-jumping, dressage and cross-country. will be held on Friday, November 12, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., inviting female high school students from Fairfax County to take part in workshops and hands-on activities.
A[micro] WHAT: Girls in Technology Summit
A[micro] WHEN: November 12, 2004
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A[micro] WHERE: Cisco Systems
13600 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA
"According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. , girls represent 17 percent of those that take the Computer Science AP Exam, and women make up 9 percent of the recipients of engineering related BS Degrees," said Maribeth Luftglass, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. for Fairfax County Public Schools The Fairfax County Public Schools system (abbreviated FCPS) is a branch of the Fairfax County government which administers public schools in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax. . "Without proper IT recruitment strategies and training, women will continue to be left behind. This event is an excellent opportunity for us to directly address the gender digital divide, and increase women's awareness of IT training and career opportunities." At the Girls in Technology Summit, special guests from Cisco Learning Institute, Virginia Tech and others will provide students with insight and real world examples of what a career in IT entails. Lunch will provide opportunities for students to take part in small group discussions with IT professionals, and ask questions one-on-one. Students will also participate in a hands-on challenge in which they will be established as a group of global technology consultants and presented with a mission to find technology solutions to specific problems and challenges from the medical, retail and hospitality industries. A breakout session for instructors will provide a forum to discuss strategies for successful recruitment and retention of females in high school IT courses. According to the Computing Research Association The Computing Research Association (CRA) is an association of more than 220 North American academic departments of computer science, computer engineering, and related fields; laboratories and centers in industry, government, and academia engaging in basic computing research; , women currently represent approximately 19 percent of the undergraduates, 26 percent of MS students, and 20 percent of PhD students in computer science programs. The Cisco Networking Academy Program presents an excellent opportunity to help narrow the gender gap and increase female participation in the Internet economy. The Girls in Technology Summit is part of a larger Cisco initiative focused on increasing females' access to IT training and career opportunities, beginning with the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Cisco and the Cisco Learning Institute are working with Networking Academies worldwide to collect and disseminate information on best practice recruitment and retention strategies to increase female participation in computer science as well as other related IT degree programs and careers. For more information about the Cisco Networking Academy Program, visit: http://cisco.netacad.net. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, this year celebrates 20 years of commitment to technology innovation, industry leadership and corporate social responsibility. Information on Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, CCNA See Cisco certification. , and Networking Academy are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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