1. Bachkhoa Networking Academy, Hanoi University of Technology, for best
academy of the CCNA® curriculum
2. Bachkhoa Networking Academy, Hanoi University of Technology, for best
academy of ITE curriculum
3. Pronet Academy, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City, for first
academy to integrate the new CCNA curriculum
4. Dalat Academy, University of Dalat, for best academy for program
development
5. SaoBacDau Technologies Group, for best partner of the Cisco Networking
Academy program
6. Dr. Trinh Ngoc Minh, Pronet Academy, Vietnam National University,
Hochiminh City, for best instructor of the Cisco Networking Academy
program
The seminar also addressed the challenges facing the current information
technology (IT) skills shortage in Vietnam and identified ways in which
educational, training and government bodies can collaborate to help bridge
this gap. According to an IDC study commissioned by Cisco, there will be a
shortage of 1,900 workers with networking skills in Vietnam by the year
2009.
One of the key objectives of the Networking Academy in Vietnam is to
increase the awareness of the value of networking and IT training among
local students. Christina Anthony, regional program development manager for
Southeast Asia and Indochina, said: "Employers everywhere recognize the
importance of all job candidates having experience with technology. Even if
a student doesn't want to pursue a career in IT, having that knowledge base
is critical in today's job market. Students who go on to obtain
industry-recognized certification have an even greater competitive
advantage."
"The Networking Academy has come a long way in the last 10 years and we are
really proud of the effect and impact it has made in Vietnam. With the
support of our partners and universities, we hope to continue to improve
and expand the program," said James Chia, general manager of Cisco Vietnam.
"Cisco truly understands how the Internet is changing the way people work,
live, play, and learn. The Networking Academy has been a very effective way
of providing an e-learning model that combines curriculum, assessment and
instruction to improve student learning that will enable them to be
successful in an IT-based economy."
The IT training and education process represents Cisco's commitment to help
Vietnam develop its own information infrastructure and keep pace with
global IT developments.
Trinh Ngoc Minh, director of Pronet Networking Academy, National University
of Hochiminh, said: "We are trying our best to find ways to generate a
continuous supply of competent ICT professionals who will design, develop,
implement and manage computer-based information systems. Being a Cisco
academy equips us with the skills and the knowledge to disseminate the
training that will address the shortage in skilled networking specialists
in Vietnam."
Nguyen Khac Kiem, director of Bach Khoa Networking Academy of Hanoi
University of Technology, said: "IT development for the young is very
essential in building the foundation for strong human resources in Vietnam,
especially now that Vietnam has joined World Trade Organization. The
cooperation between Hanoi University of Technology and Cisco Vietnam via
the Cisco Networking Academy program will create more opportunities to
organize training courses at an international level to help our students to
improve their abilities and confirm their pioneering roles in national
socio-economic development."
The Networking Academy is one example of Cisco's focus on, and investment
in, education programs. The program's success stems from partnering with
academia, business and nonprofit organizations.
About the Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy is a comprehensive program that provides
students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy.
The Networking Academy program delivers Web-based content, on-line
assessments, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor
training and support, and preparation for industry-standard certifications.
First launched in 1997, the Cisco Networking Academy now has more than
10,000 academies in more than 166 countries around the world. Of those,
more than 1,300 academies are located in 25 countries in Asia Pacific. More
than 2 million students have been enrolled in academies in high schools,
colleges and universities, technical schools, community-based
organizations, and other educational institutions around the world. For
more information, visit www.cisco.com/asiapac/academy.
About Cisco
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