Extreme Networks to Train 50,000 New Cloud Networking Engineers for Advanced Careers in The Expanding Digital Economy

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Academic Institutions Worldwide Tap Extreme to Provide IT Curriculum via Extreme Academy Program To Further Democratize Access to IT Training and Certification, Extreme to Offer FREE Cloud Networking Training to All Beginning December 3 via Livestream SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, announced a new initiative to help anyone, anywhere looking to join or retrain in the technology industry: Extreme Academy Live. The eight-week training course will stream live for FREE starting December 3, teaching students the fundamentals of networking technology, wireless communication, and the Internet. Extreme Academy Live is accessible to all, giving students the opportunity to receive an industry certification and providing a valuable foundation for an exciting new career. Extreme also announced colleges and universities around the world, including Barnsley College, The Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Gannon University, and the Santarém School of Management and Technology, as well as IT solution partners Netjer Networks and STEP CG, are now offering the Extreme Academy curriculum for technology-based careers via traditional and virtual training programs. Key Facts: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation strategies, driving demand for network administrators, data engineers, and IT managers across industries; job postings on hiring website Indeed for junior enterprise architects have increased 278% since 2019, with other tech careers seeing similar increases in demand. Colleges and universities seeking to give students a head start in high-growth industries like technology must arm them with skillsets that are immediately applicable in the real world. Extreme Academy is an academic curriculum designed to educate aspiring IT professionals on networking, security, and cloud fundamentals, as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence. Students who complete the courses can earn key accreditations and certifications, including an Extreme Networks Associate-level qualification. Extreme is committed to narrowing the digital divide and is partnered with the United Way to help educate and build a stronger workforce for tomorrow. Extreme Academy Live is geared toward those looking for a steppingstone into the networking industry and is offered at no cost...

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