Cisco NetRiders Challenge Singapore 2009

The Cisco Singapore Academy Council (NP is a member of this Council) is pleased to host the 1st Cisco Networking Skills Competition, Cisco NetRiders Challenge Singapore, on 9 October 2009. This competition is to provide exposure to the Networking Academy students and to increase interactions among their peers. It is also an opportunity for students to showcase their technical skills and knowledge in the networking field and serves as a platform for trainers and instructors to gauge their students competencies level
The NetRiders Challenge Singapore 2009 is an invaluable and unique learning experience for Academies and students. The experience and results of the competition provide valuable feedback both to the individuals, the systems and enterprises in which they are being trained. For some, it is a recognition for outstanding achievement and while for others it provides the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards.

Objectives of the competition:
· To promote and nurture the development of a knowledge-based workforce that would eventually serve as one of a catalyst for Singapore in moving up the economic value chain.
· To provide exposure to the Networking Academy students, enhance interaction among their peers, and help boost the students' general confidence as they progress towards joining the ICT workforce.

Friday
9 October’09 Description
08:30 - 10:00 Registration & Breakfast
10:00 - 10:30 Opening Ceremony – Irving Tan, Country Manager, Cisco Singapore
10:30 - 11:00 Briefing to all Competing Teams – John Lim, Senior Manager, Cisco NetAcad APAC
11.00am - 12.00pm : Theory Competition (students)
11.30am -12.00pm : Theory Competition (Instructors)
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30 pm : Practical Competition(students)
2.00pm - 2.30pm : Practical Competition (Instructors)
14:30 - 16:30 Cisco Techical Information Session – Cisco Systems Engineers
16:30 - 17:30 Prize Presentation & Closing Ceremony – Irving Tan, Country Manager, Cisco Singapore.