Cisco Hosts Free Virtual Event Focused on Talent Development in Latin America


SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - Dec 5, 2011) - (NASDAQ: CSCO) In response to continuing demand for skilled professionals to manage tools that keep information and communication flowing, Learning@Cisco is hosting a virtual event to help both networking beginners and seasoned professionals in Latin America gain valuable information to help advance their networking careers. The Cisco® Certification and Training Program provides career advancement opportunities, higher education, higher earning potential and job flexibility.

Who:
Representatives from the following organizations will be available for live chat during the event:

  • Learning@Cisco
  • Bumeran
  • CTT
  • Fast Lane
  • UniversoBIT
  • Quintec
  • Centro Netec
  • Cisco Press

Audience:
Individuals who are interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in IT networking.

What:
Regardless of where you are in your career, the Learning@Cisco Talent Development Fair will provide an opportunity to interact with experts, learn about new educational advancements, download training and career-related materials, view live sessions, and network with other professionals in the IT industry.

Activities will include:

  • Live presentations that discuss:

    • Careers in IT and networking
    • Getting started with Cisco certifications
    • Cisco Learning Labs
  • Access to career resources, certifications and Cisco training

  • Social networking, through group chat room networks

When:
Thursday, December 8, 2011, 8 AM to noon
Pacific Time, US

How:
This is a free virtual event. Advanced registration is required, please visit the event website to register.

About Cisco
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Contact Information:

Press & Analyst Relations:
Cara Sloman
Cisco
831-440-2411
csloman@cisco.com

Felipe Lamus
Cisco LATAM
919-259-8619
flamus@cisco.com