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In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College recently announced new recognition and honor as Cisco Networking System’s 2023 Golden Bridge Award recipient. Ivy Tech says the prestigious award recognizes the college for providing students with the skills needed to work in the Information Technology field and the ability to earn industry-recognized certifications. Cisco also applauded Ivy Tech’s apprenticeship opportunities with local business community partnerships, impacting the lives of students and the organizations they will ultimately work for.
“For us at Ivy Tech, this is an incredible honor. We are thrilled by this award as it speaks to our team’s strong efforts to help students not just reach graduation, but more importantly reach a better day everyday thereafter,” said Campus Chancellor, Aco Sikoski.
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Through the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus Routing Switching Certificate program, the College participates in the State Earn and Learn (SEAL) Program. This ten-month program is a part of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. It is described as an industry-driven career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce. Individuals can obtain paid work experience and receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. SEAL programs are certified by the State of Indiana. Applicants work in collaboration with employers to achieve certification.
Cisco Networking Academy’s Be the Bridge Awards were launched to recognize the exemplary efforts of Networking Academy partners who lead in their dedication to achieving student success, the news release said. Every Be the Bridge Award winner has excelled in one or more of the following categories: Inclusive Futures, Global Reach, Impacting Lives, Learning Innovation, and Partnerships.
In each of Cisco Networking Academy’s geographic regions, a Golden Bridge Award is presented to the individual or institution that showed exceptional commitment to prioritizing student success over the previous year.
For those interested in learning more about current Ivy Tech Community College Information Technology program offerings contact Department Chair Ben Marrero.
