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ITWorks: Your Support Changes Lives

TechImpact

” Upon graduating with dual certifications, and one of the highest grades in the class, William secured an entry-level help desk support position with IPR International. On behalf of our ITWorks students, and the entire staff of Tech Impact, I thank you for your support, and wish you a wonderful holiday season!

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How Cisco's Networking Services Help People with Disabilities Thrive

Tech Soup

They do this through social activities, supported independent living, supported employment, and other tailor-made initiatives. Mirridong Services , based in Yarram in Australia, is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to make choices, gain independence, and achieve their goals.

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The 2014 DoGooder Video Awards: Open for Nominations!

NTEN

If you made a video in 2013 that had an impact in your community or around the world, we want to see it. Compelling cause-based video has the ability to advance social change and create real impact. These awards aren’t just about judging your work – we’re aiming to have an impact in communities at home, and around the world, too.

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Your Nonprofit Video in the Spotlight (and on YouTube’s Homepage)

Amy Sample Ward

Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. For nonprofits, video is a great way to share your mission, get out a message, and tell the stories of the people and issues you support.

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ITWorks: Changing Lives In 16 Weeks

TechImpact

Tech Impact’s ITWorks is a free and demanding 16-week IT training program that is working to permanently change the lives of young adults. We depend on support from the commnity to keep this program going. 100% of students earn the Cisco IT Essential Professional Certification. Donate this. Surprise us. Donate Now.

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible!

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

Tech Soup

Julie Lyles Carr was asked a life-changing question five years ago: "What is the one thing you would like to do to impact your community?" Support for Parents of Kids with Special Needs, Too. During its five-year duration, the Cisco EPDP program has granted over $5.4 million in Cisco products.

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