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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/mother99/jacksonholdingcompany.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Hard work and the desire to push oneself\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b[[{“value”:”<\/p>\n Hard work and the desire to push oneself to new limits define the greatest decathletes in the world\u2014and our Networking Academy alums. Choosing to jump higher, throw farther, and run faster to attain a career in the digital field. It is with this backdrop that we excitedly announce our next Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Awards.<\/p>\n We encourage everyone to participate in this epic awards competition. A competition<\/a> testing one\u2019s strength, endurance, and agility to be recognized as the finest all-around digital professionals. And to prove that the great thinkers laying new forms of innovation aren\u2019t limited to ancient Greece but among our alums who trusted Networking Academy with their education.<\/p>\n In addition to three awards returning from last year, the Changemaker, Rise Above, and Future Leader, there will be two new awards: the Protector and Social Visionary awards. Nominations open May 2 and close May 23 at 10 PM Pacific. An expert judging panel of Cisco executives will select winners and release names during a virtual awards event on June 27, 2024.<\/p>\n Recognizes an individual who looks past the obvious to discover what\u2019s possible. Someone who is grounded with fresh thoughts and ideas and delivers exciting technology-enabled changes to the status quo. A visionary who asks: What\u2019s new? What\u2019s next? What\u2019s better?<\/p>\n Honors an individual who believes \u201cgoing the distance\u201d is never an option but a mantra. They have shown amazing perseverance to get from here (personally) to there (professionally). Meeting challenges head-on, overcoming hardship and adversity, and emerging as an inspirational individual.<\/p>\n Recognizes early-career technologist launching their career while making a splash in the digital arena. Already becoming a significant contributor to their team and organization, demonstrating leadership beyond their experience. Making them an incredible role model. (For nominee with less than three years of experience).<\/p>\n Honors a true next-generation professional. One who steps\u00a0up and protects our digital world from the escalating effects\u00a0of cybercrime. No bad actor is too smart for them to stand\u00a0up against. No challenge is too difficult. They thrive in the\u00a0realm of preservation.<\/p>\n Celebrates a visionary whose equitable perspectives are driving real change. They use their technological expertise to forge new inroads where dead ends have existed. Believing the expedition toward digital empowerment shouldn\u2019t be a leap but a step for all.\u200b<\/p>\n Award winners will receive a Cisco-engraved champion gold medal and prizes that support the runner in all of us: Apple AirPods, Revo sports sunglasses, an iconic Nike Legacy 91 cap, and a key chain. Plus, one champion will be awarded the Break Free prize. This lucky winner will receive a three-day trip to New York City with an Ultimate VIP ticket to the Global Citizens Festival in Central Park. The festival, meant to inspire action to end poverty, offers an incredible artist lineup and a great opportunity for our chosen alum to mingle backstage with Cisco executives.<\/p>\n Please help us ensure that everyone can participate. Download and share these flyers with fellow students and academy colleagues to get the word out.<\/p>\n Flyer for former students<\/a> of Cisco Networking Academy Also, follow us on Cisco Networking Academy social channels so this opportunity isn\u2019t missed.<\/p>\n “}]]\u00a0\u00a0Join the competition of a lifetime on May 2, 2023. Where alumni who had the spark to train can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a>\u00a0Cisco Blogs\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n Hard work and the desire to push oneself\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b[[{“value”:”<\/p>\n Hard work and the desire to push oneself to new limits define the greatest decathletes in the world\u2014and our Networking Academy alums. Choosing to jump higher, throw farther, and run faster to attain a career in the digital field. It is with this backdrop that we excitedly announce our next Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Awards.<\/p>\n We encourage everyone to participate in this epic awards competition. A competition<\/a> testing one\u2019s strength, endurance, and agility to be recognized as the finest all-around digital professionals. And to prove that the great thinkers laying new forms of innovation aren\u2019t limited to ancient Greece but among our alums who trusted Networking Academy with their education.<\/p>\n In addition to three awards returning from last year, the Changemaker, Rise Above, and Future Leader, there will be two new awards: the Protector and Social Visionary awards. Nominations open May 2 and close May 23 at 10 PM Pacific. An expert judging panel of Cisco executives will select winners and release names during a virtual awards event on June 27, 2024.<\/p>\n Recognizes an individual who looks past the obvious to discover what\u2019s possible. Someone who is grounded with fresh thoughts and ideas and delivers exciting technology-enabled changes to the status quo. A visionary who asks: What\u2019s new? What\u2019s next? What\u2019s better?<\/p>\n Honors an individual who believes \u201cgoing the distance\u201d is never an option but a mantra. They have shown amazing perseverance to get from here (personally) to there (professionally). Meeting challenges head-on, overcoming hardship and adversity, and emerging as an inspirational individual.<\/p>\n Recognizes early-career technologist launching their career while making a splash in the digital arena. Already becoming a significant contributor to their team and organization, demonstrating leadership beyond their experience. Making them an incredible role model. (For nominee with less than three years of experience).<\/p>\n Honors a true next-generation professional. One who steps\u00a0up and protects our digital world from the escalating effects\u00a0of cybercrime. No bad actor is too smart for them to stand\u00a0up against. No challenge is too difficult. They thrive in the\u00a0realm of preservation.<\/p>\n Celebrates a visionary whose equitable perspectives are driving real change. They use their technological expertise to forge new inroads where dead ends have existed. Believing the expedition toward digital empowerment shouldn\u2019t be a leap but a step for all.\u200b<\/p>\n Award winners will receive a Cisco-engraved champion gold medal and prizes that support the runner in all of us: Apple AirPods, Revo sports sunglasses, an iconic Nike Legacy 91 cap, and a key chain. Plus, one champion will be awarded the Break Free prize. This lucky winner will receive a three-day trip to New York City with an Ultimate VIP ticket to the Global Citizens Festival in Central Park. The festival, meant to inspire action to end poverty, offers an incredible artist lineup and a great opportunity for our chosen alum to mingle backstage with Cisco executives.<\/p>\n Please help us ensure that everyone can participate. Download and share these flyers with fellow students and academy colleagues to get the word out.<\/p>\n Flyer for former students<\/a> of Cisco Networking Academy Also, follow us on Cisco Networking Academy social channels so this opportunity isn\u2019t missed.<\/p>\nJoin the competition of a lifetime on May 2, 2024. Where alumni who had <\/em><\/strong>the
\nspark to train hard can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nTwo new awards<\/h2>\n
Changemaker Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rise Above Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Future Leader Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Protector Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Social Visionary Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What winners will receive?<\/h2>\n
<\/h2>\n
A race to find all alums<\/h2>\n
\nFlyer for former and current instructors<\/a> of Cisco Networking Academy<\/p>\nPreview award criteria<\/a><\/h2>\n
And remember to nominate yourself from May 2-23, 2024!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Join the competition of a lifetime on May 2, 2024. Where alumni who had <\/em><\/strong>the
\nspark to train hard can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nJoin the competition of a lifetime on May 2, 2024. Where alumni who had <\/em><\/strong>the
\nspark to train hard can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nTwo new awards<\/h2>\n
Changemaker Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Rise Above Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Future Leader Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Protector Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Social Visionary Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What winners will receive?<\/h2>\n
<\/h2>\n
A race to find all alums<\/h2>\n
\nFlyer for former and current instructors<\/a> of Cisco Networking Academy<\/p>\nPreview award criteria<\/a><\/h2>\n
And remember to nominate yourself from May 2-23, 2024!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n