This weblog was written by Luciana Depieri, Chief Individuals & Administrative Officer at Logicalis Latam.
My dwelling nation, Brazil, is a dynamic and vibrant nation. Nonetheless, not everybody has entry to the identical employment alternatives. Like Cisco, the corporate I work for, Logicalis, is dedicated to creating a greater world for the communities we serve, and we consider within the worth of Cisco’s objective to “Energy an Inclusive Future for All.”
That’s why, in 2023, Logicalis Latin America launched Stage Up. Stage Up is a program that mixes a technical curriculum with the event of sentimental expertise, designed to assist individuals construct their data and allow them to compete for roles within the expertise sector. It’s remote-based and free, making it extra accessible to all.
As we developed this system, we needed to make use of best-in-class, modern technical content material. So, we leveraged our present partnership with Cisco and built-in the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum into our course content material. We consider that this, coupled with transferable expertise coaching targeted on collaboration, buyer expertise, mission administration, and different areas, may also help college students differentiate themselves from different candidates within the market.
The Mentorship Journey
Along with the coaching, every participant is accompanied by a Logicalis mentor. These Logicalis professionals volunteer their time to information individuals’ journeys by providing personalised follow-ups, encouragement, skilled recommendation, and confidence-building as individuals work towards their certifications and put together for careers within the tech subject.
Mentorships are a singular facet of Stage Up, and I do know firsthand how rewarding these relationships will be. Throughout one of many cohorts, I used to be paired with a lady who was altering careers. As I shared insights from my profession, she shared her private experiences. Our exchanges helped me higher perceive the particular assist she wanted and broadened my perspective on how I’d serve others by way of this system. Maytê Araújo, one of many course individuals, shared,
“One of the vital memorable elements of this system was the person mentoring. I used to be mentored by knowledgeable from the corporate, who motivated me to persevere within the studying course of, along with offering precious steering for growing new expertise and sharing her experiences. This was invaluable for my progress.”
Broadening Our Impression
Because the program’s inception, six cohorts have been accomplished, which included 441 registrants, 312 hours of coaching, and 18 profession webinars. We’re greater than enthusiastic about this system’s progress, with 40% of these registrants now licensed in Community Infrastructure and Info Safety. Moema Rocha, a participant from the primary cohort, shared,
“Stage Up was a turning level for me. It was an entire studying expertise, each technically and behaviorally, which permits me to enter the expertise subject with extra confidence. I extremely advocate it to anybody who desires a superb and full course.”
We’re desirous to convey comparable studying alternatives to much more communities and are actively working to develop this system to different international locations in Latin America the place Logicalis operates.
Making a Pipeline of Expertise
Graduates aren’t assured a job at Logicalis upon finishing the course. Nonetheless, they’re inspired to use for open positions at Logicalis that align with their newly acquired expertise, and we now have employed a number of graduates into technical roles. Many others have additionally been employed at different organizations.
It’s thrilling to know that with the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, and the dedication of our instructors, mentors, and college students, the Stage Up program is creating extra pathways to employment within the tech trade, one pupil at a time.
If as a Cisco associate, you wish to collaborate with the Logicalis workforce to develop the Stage Up program to a broader viewers throughout Latin America, please contact Renata Oliveria or Liege Rodrigues.
In case you have inspiring tales about how your group is creating a greater world for the communities you serve, we encourage you to share them.
We’d love to listen to what you suppose. Ask a Query, Remark Under, and Keep Linked with #CiscoPartners on social!
Cisco Companions Fb | @CiscoPartners X/Twitter | Cisco Companions LinkedIn
Share: