Events

Cisco in collaboration with CMS is hosting a day-long IT event at Phillip O Berry High School called WIRED: With IT Reignite Education. The purpose of the event is to educate and promote careers in IT.  We are planning a series of educational sessions designed to give students a better idea about the field of Information Technology. The IT sessions will cover the following topics: KNOW IT is a hands on experience about setting up networks, WORK IT is a session on practical knowledge education, certification, and job hunting, GLAM IT is a session that encourages young women to enter into the math and science field in higher education, SPEAK IT targets students soft skills such as public speaking, and YOU , ME and IT is a general session where successful professional discuss their current roles in IT. In addition to the general sessions, Cisco will hold various other activities throughout the day such as a networking competition, scavenger hunt, interactive booths, and a networking lunch. Students from across CMS are welcome to attend as well as homeschoolers. We aim to have 100 active and engaged students participating in the event. The name of the event is WIRED: With IT Reignite Education Date: Saturday, May 16th @10 am- 3pm Location: Phillip O Berry High School Session Names: Know IT   setting up live networks Work IT   advice for careers in IT, certifications, education Glam IT   targeted speakers for young girls   Speak IT   encouraging better speaking skills through a mini-toastmasters You, Me and IT  speakers talk about their roles   If your teen is interested in participating, please email me at mamamich@earthlink. net.