Academy Conference 2005. Mission Accomplished!

Last April 14 and 15, more than 1,600 attendants brought to life the Centro de Conveciones in Puebla; together they wrote the story of Academy Conference 2005: the first Cisco Networking Academy Program's IT, Networking and Telecommunications show.

On Monday 14th, at exactly 8 o'clock in the morning, hundreds of students and instructors from all around México and several Latin-American countries, lined up to register for the event.

One by one, attendants entered the Analco hall, and no one expected the surprise, that despite the fact that Mrs. Martha Sahagún de Fox couldn't attend, she sent a video message where she warmly congratulated each member of the program for their development and she encouraged them to go on, on behalf of the society.

The first lecturer was Jaime Carpenter, President and General Manager, Cisco Systems Mexico, who spoke of the future changes and perspectives that will widen students' professional development. Throughout the day, several guests gave lectures, including Cisco Systems' area managers, as well as executives from our sponsors, such as Linksys, Intel and Pandiut, among others, all of them networking and technology experts.

The first day ended with a great surprise for the attendants: a bazaar-like social night. Neither rain, nor tiredness held back instructors and students' joy and energy. Surrounded by live-music, everybody danced, ate, and partied with their colleges from other states, meeting the goal of the organizers: fun and members' meeting.

The second day started with great expectation and with the firm idea to continue learning and acquiring knowledge, as well as the opportunity to get in touch with the experts, who were eager to share their experiences.

The final stage included a round table with a first-class panel. Major topics were discussed, and the attendants were able to place questions to the members of the panel and to share their interests and doubts.

Finally, in a melancholic atmosphere, Verónica Tostado, Program Manager, Programa Cisco Networking Academy Program Mexico closed the event, thanking every person: attendants for their enthusiastic participation, lecturers for sharing their knowledge and meeting with the members of the program, and to every one who cooperated in the organizing of this event.

Thanks to every one for making Academy Conference 2005 a reality.
See you next year!


Career Connection. Recruiting during Academy Conference 2005. Great Success!

During Academy Conference 2005, our partner Compusoluciones made a nationwide effort looking for new talented people to start a new expansion project. Results were successful: more than 200 students registered as potential candidates.

Don't think it over, post today your resume (curriculum) in Career Connection / Employment Exchange. Visit http://cc.netacad.net.

"I currently work in an IT area in SAGARPA. We are pursuing an integrated project, including voice, data, and video using existing infrastructure. I couldn't do my job if I didn't have the skills and knowledge offered by Cisco Networking Academy".
Francisco Valdez Tovar.
Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas.

Cisco Networking Academy Program Mexico.

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On of the major challenges of the Cisco Networking Academy Program in Mexico is without question the certification issue. Academy Conference was also intended to be an update forum, and it was possible to take 200 certification exams free of charge. We strongly congratulate those who successfully seized this opportunity. Those who didn't are cordially invited to face the challenge, to continue studying and try it again next time.

We want to congratulate the following students and instructors who got the highest scores in their exams:

• Damián Martínez Rico. ITESM.
• Sergio Ruiz Moctezuma. Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica. IPN.
• José Gonzálo Lugo Pérez. Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro.
• Antonio Rodríguez Gómez.
• Himer Hernández Magaña. Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica. IPN.
• Jaime Martínez Garza. ITESM Campus Monterrey.
• Isabel Legón Sautie.
• Salomón Schandower. ITESM Campus Estado de Mexico.
• Oscar Díaz Alcántara. Universidad Anáhuac del Sur.

Congratulations!

For those who are certified: How to keep certifications active.

Cisco has extended the recertification policies for the associate's level (CCNA).
In order to keep their certifications active, users must advance to the next certification level or re-certificate.

To renew their certifications, users need to show their knowledge in advanced technologies by passing the exams. Recertification:

The last version of the CCNA certifications is valid for three years. To automatically renew their Associate certification users must, either advance to the Professional level of certification (CCNP) or recertify as Professional.

To recertify, users need to register and pass assigned exams. It is required to make all proper recertification arrangements prior to expiration.

CCNA users are recertified when they pass the latest certification exam or any exam bearing the prefix 642. When taking any of these exams, recertification is automatic.

Cisco Qualified Specialist's recertification exams are updated versions of the certification exams.Candidates must be aware of their certification's expiration date. If candidates do not meet the recertification requirements prior to the expiration date, their certification will expire. There is no time extension. Users with an expired certification must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification.

For more information on certification status of the certification, authorized certification sites, etc please visit:
www.cisco.com/go/certsupport.

The following link has also important recertification information:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/learning_recertification_training.html.

For more information, do not forget to contact us.

Help Desk in Spanish.
Cisco Networking Academy Program
E-mail: webmaster-espanol@cisco.netacad.net

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Academy Conference Quiz.

What percentage of Academy Conference's attendants were women?


A) 46%.
B) 70%.
C) 32%.
D) 20%.

Congratulations to David Escalona Martinez, winner of the March trivia.

If you are the first one to correctly answer this Quiz, you will get a surprise gift. Send your answer via e-mail to rdelavega@netacadlatam.com. Deadline for submitting your answer is April 30, 2005. Do not forget to send us your username for the Academy Connection to validate your participation.

Results of the Peter Packet Contest.

Rounds: 11.
Students per Round: 11.

Number of Contenders: 121 students.

Winners:

• 1st Place: Salomón Schanadower, 370,000 points. ITESM, Campus Estado de Mexico.
• 2nd Place: Adolfo Correa, 295,000 points. ITESM, Campus Estado de Mexico.
• 3rd Place: Jaime Rocha Vives, 285,000 points. Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz.
  

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to sponsors and contenders.


Thank you every one!

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