that are still evolving ,” said New Brunswick Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development , Dominic Cardy . “ With open access to cybersecurity courses provided by Cisco ’ s Networking Academy , our students will be ahead of the curve .

“ We will work closely with CyberNB and other partners to identify and create experiential learning opportunities that can provide students with valuable knowledge , skills and connections as they prepare to build their lives in New Brunswick after graduation .”

Academy courses through CyberNB – a non-profit focused on growing Canada ’ s cybersecurity sector – with the potential to earn an industry-recognized credential as a Cisco-Certified Cyber Ops Associate .

Along the education pathway , students can also earn badges for Intro to Cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Essentials , Networking Essentials and more . This will set them up for future employment in a highly sought-after industry as they establish their IT careers in New Brunswick .

Starting September 2021 , students will have the opportunity to enrol in bilingual Cisco Networking

The program is funded by a three-year CAN $ 1.75 million investment from Cisco Canada ’ s Country

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