Cisco Incubator Program - Germany in Eschborn bei Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems

Cisco - the leader in Networking - wants to build new bridges with young enthusiasts and professionals. We are looking for people who have passion for technology, motivation to learn more, and interest in working with top professionals.

Expected programme start: September 2024

Expected programme end: February 2025

Average weekly time commitment: 8-10 hours

Incubator Program Overview:

Cisco built the Incubator Program to help you grow and develop towards a successful career in the IT Networking industry. We are fully committed to provide you with extensive training and even certifications as well as an amazing experience of an international community of people just like you.

On the Program, you will learn about Cisco technologies from our top engineers, through a series of virtual live webinars. You will have the chance to get CCNA and DevNet training and certifications worth a total of around $4,000 and grow your networking knowledge, as well as trying out Python. But that’s not all! To be successful in the IT industry, you need crucial business and soft skills and that’s also part of the Incubator. You will do all of that with a group of 50+ people from all over Europe, gaining new friends and professional relationships.

How does it work?

All Incubator sessions take place in the afternoons, specifically between 3-6 pm CET, typically running from Mondays through Thursdays. Attendance at 50% of these sessions is required, although the majority are recorded for those unable to attend live.

On the program you will get:

Engaging courses, online content, tools
Experts delivering content virtually
Hands-on experience in labs working collaboratively and individually
Preparation for industry-recognized certifications
Pathways to higher education and career opportunities
Access to career tools, and social networking
Critical 21st century soft & technical skills

Who you are:

Recent school leaver or graduate or finishing your degree or related program by 2025; or a career changer looking to work in the IT Networking industry.

You speak English and German
You have a real passion for technologies and the desire to learn and develop IT Networking skills.
You are willing to work from Germany upon Program completion.

If you are looking for opportunities to learn about Cisco, please join us at our next Discover Cisco webinar. You will find more details here. This is an opportunity for you to get further insight into our working culture and hear career stories directly from our employees.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment betwe