Cisco and ITE Develop Connected Learning Environment

Cisco and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have developed a connected learning environment called the ITE-Cisco Collaboration Technologies Center at the ITE campus in Chua Chu Kang. The interactive and global learning laboratories will also offer technical education and training in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Singapore through the Cisco Networking Academy.

The network has become critical to businesses as it increases productivity and drives innovation. Countries around the world are using networking technologies to improve efficiencies, increase their competitive advantage, and empower individuals to build a knowledge-based, future-ready society. This brings to focus the importance of ICT and the need for highly skilled and qualified ICT engineers who will be able to work with these future technologies.

However, the skills gap is currently extensive, as graduates are entering the workforce with a lack of real-world experience. To address this, ITE and Cisco will develop a relevant curriculum and joint certifications from ITE and Cisco, as well as internships and industry attachments. The ITE-Cisco Collaboration Technologies Center extends the borders of the classroom by connecting students in Singapore with lecturers overseas and provides a virtual learning environment that is environmentally sustainable and cost effective. The ITE-Cisco Collaboration Technologies Center uses Cisco TelePresence, WebEx and other collaboration technologies.

Cisco and ITE will also offer a joint certificate to students who successfully complete the module on collaboration technologies. The module will include content developed by Cisco and ITE and is based on Networking Academy content. ITE instructors will also have access to global education resources and innovative learning tools.

As part of this transformation, Cisco will sponsor up to 100 ITE students annually to obtain the CCNA and CCENT certifications. Cisco will also offer three-month internship programs for students at ITE in the relevant modules and develop the knowledge base by providing industry attachment opportunities for ITE staff at Cisco and its partners.

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