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JORDAN STRATEGY REPORT
  Cisco Networking Academy Program in Jordan

Targeted Academies:
  • Jordan University of Science and Technology

Enrollment Figures (% of females in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, as of 2001):

  • Jordan University of Science and Technology: 30%

Recruitment & Retention Strategies

  • Growing interest in IT in Jordan is reportedly contributing to more interest among students, both male and female, in the Networking Academy Program.
  • The school currently advertises the Networking Academy Program within the university newspaper and in external newspapers every time the course is offered.

Recommendations

  • Offer the CCNA exam onsite or nearby the university
  • Tailor advertisements to be more appealing to female students
  • Develop partnerships with IT companies to place students and attract funding.

 

 
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