The ITC Initiative involves students from many different nations, backgrounds, and environments. As students in developing countries, they have overcome numerous challenges in order to participate. Learn about their lives and how they hope to use the skills they have learned in the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

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Walking Tall Zimbabwe - Assumita Chiremba For Assumita, the powerful example of social networking in her youth inspired her to pursue a career in computer networking. Now she encourages her teenage daughter to be confident in the goals that she sets for herself. >>More Balancing Family and Studies Uganda - Maureen Ouma Amidst giving birth and raising three children, Maureen Ouma has graduated from college and advanced her technical knowledge. Now she plans to get a Masters Degree and further her IT education. >>More Sharing “Beliefs, Cultures, and Love.” Ukraine - Hayel Sinnoqrot Hayel Sinnoqrot has embraced a global journey of learning that has exposed him to other cultures and belief systems. Through his advanced IT training, he hopes to contribute to development efforts and share his learning with others. >>More “One Step Closer” China - Shirley Guo Shirley Guo has found a passion within IT education. By gaining tangible skills, she hopes to contribute to the development of her country. She would also like to help build her mother’s small business. >>More