We're very intense on communications, math, writing, reading and speaking, even in kindergarten. Mr. Marrone and officials from the Chartiers Valley School District agree on the importance of teaching students valuable technical skills and giving them an awareness of what type of IT jobs will be available when they graduate. Calif. Thirty students are currently taking academy courses, which are taught by Jeff Macek, who also serves as head of the technology education department. Mr. Macek said the feedback from students and the fact that they often work on the academy courses in their spare time indicates a strong desire to pursue IT careers. The academy provides students with an in-depth understanding of what the world of work is so they will be prepared,'' said Ms. Gori.
Cisco provides online assessments for each chapter and an online final exam.
Mr. Macek said the Chartiers Valley High School students have consistently scored higher than other participants who are taking the course in countries throughout the world. Ms. Gori said the school also works with local companies that provide internships for students, such as Nathan Pendleton, who works at a local networking and software design firm. IT-related jobs are so difficult to fill that companies should consider getting involved with their local high schools, community colleges and universities to be sure they are adequately funded and prepared to teach students the skills needed to fill IT jobs,'' said Debbie Bruce, public relations manager for worldwide education at Cisco. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners HirePittsburgh Fill an opening, find a job Insurance Center Covering the needs of small business owners Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.