Earlier this year, in a speech
related to the release of the "Pathways to Prosperity" report, U.S. Secretary
of Education Arne Duncan said "the goal of CTE 2.0 should be that students earn
a postsecondary degree or an industry-recognized certification--and land a job
that leads to a successful career." Combine that with a report
out of Georgetown University that says about 14 million jobs between 2008-2018
will be filled by workers with an associate degree or occupational certificate
and you begin to see the value and importance of industry certifications. In
this Webinar presented by Cisco, you will receive an overview of certifications, hear from an educational
institution on why it values industry certifications, learn how to identify a
quality certification and see how one company developed its certification to
keep students engaged and prepare them for success in the workplace.
Mickie S. Rops, CAE - Mickie Rops Consulting, Inc. (certification consultant)
Michelle Keylon - Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Cisco