A day in Cisco for more than 17 years and I continue to enjoy my work and unique, rewarding challenges that it brings every day. One such “unique and rewarding challenge” included hosting the UKI partnership summit one day and volunteering with the sale and specialized UKI team.
After the day of key lectures and escape sessions, where we shared business and solutions and connected with about 150 our partners, the Cisco team closed the Summit volunteering to Tresham College – collection of universities at East Midlands, England.
Connection with the gene z
Our group of about 30 volunteers had a solid plan to spend time with students. The agenda included providing opportunities for cooperation with the learning and presentations and sharing of information on the Cisco apprenticeship program. Yet, when we arrived on the campus, there was a small attempt to go.
In my role, my personality is the second nature for me. I am pampering the energy of building and struggling with colleagues and partners and partners. It’s one of the many reasons I work in Cisco. I also have children of the same age as Tresham students, and as a parent of the Zers Gen is a fundamental fitting of connection with this age group – although not always as easily cultivated as children with work colleagues (Iykyk).
While we knew that this experience would push out some of us from our comfort zones, we eagerly had a positive impact on the studs we put. So we were shaking my nerves and pigeon until the day.
We started by gathering in groups of students and volunteers. Each group was asked to discuss the business model of recognizable technology companies (Think YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.) and how artificial intelligence could play a role in business development. Then each cohort introduces its findings to a wider audience while judging its presentation skills of Cisco volunteers. What we did not fully take into account was that we worked with primary introverted studs. You will find nerves again when we focused on others that we chose the right approach with the example.
Lords, these students made apart!
In metamorphosis
Within three hours, we watched the students from shy, barely interested in self -confidence, highly engaged participants, thanks to Icest and encouragement from Cisco volunteers. Those who introduced their group obstacles with a Bystrý, engaging and sometimes funny presentations to the audience to the audience of 150 of their peers and judges Cisco. And the judges -have made their role to the next level, with a flair similar to those on the strictly coming BBC dancing or the Olympic Games panel who evaluated the gymnastic competition. “It was almost magical to see how they live talent, courage and competitive instincts of students,” Shared Alice Hardy, Manager of Business Development for Cisco UKI, and Co-Planner Event.
It was an extraordinary enrichment exercise for students and volunteers. “I was assigned to work with one of the student teams,” Shared Preston Abbensetts, Apprentice Cisco and one of the volunteers. “They are now a Ledy Bunch and it was amazing to see the cooperation between them and the ideas sparks on how their presentations would join together.”
Opportunities to Post-College’s Career Way
The day has not ended yet. The second half of our time with students was focused on sharing information about Cisco Pathure Apprentice, an opportunity for teaching and development that offers experience in business and technical routes in Cisco. Preston Abbensetts and Jacob Webb, two current apprenticeships, gave an overview and knocked it out of the park!
Sharing their experience with Tresham students was actually a key part of their apprenticeship day. “What I most appreciate about the Cisco Pathure apprenticeship program is the responsibility that we have given at the beginning -unfortunately for project and partners’ management -by supporting Cisco leaders at every step of the journey,” Preston Shared with students.
“As someone who recently attended my university courses, I could relate to Tresham students,” Jacob shared. “There are a lot of press to know what you want to do, you will complete college, and I like to share one alternative for them to consider after their lives after very.”»
“As a result of sharing my experience, several students express interest in the application for the apprenticeship program,” Said Preston. “It’s a good feeling to know that you are helping to build someone’s confidence in their future.”
Great potential forward
What day and opportunity for each of us in the Cisco team! Our time for Tresham College was more beneficial than we expected. It was a unique way to connect to influence the next generation.
For these young adults, we have provided real value and knowledge by introducing them to possible technological paths for their future career. Now that they have more Cisco exhibitions, some of them may be part of the future cohorts. That’s something I’m looking forward to!
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