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Keep minds wide open and the future full of possibility. Join us as we build the networked economy together.

Contact us: netacadinfo@external.cisco.com

“I believe that many don't fully understand the impact or the extent of the role technology will play in the future. The real question is whether we will be prepared when it becomes clear… Technology hasn't simply changed the way we obtain and share information; it has changed the very nature of what we need to know in order to be effective.” - John Chambers, President and CEO, Cisco

In the past ten years, Cisco Networking Academy has forged unique partnerships with state and local governments, educational institutions, and private businesses, bringing increased opportunity to more than 700,000 students in the United States alone.4

These students are beginning to realize the dream of a better life, by learning valuable networking and IT skills that can launch them into rewarding careers in technology.

On a global scale, more than two million students have completed courses at over 9,000 Networking Academies, in high schools, technical schools, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations in over 160 countries around the world.4

Many of these students will go on to pursue IT and networking careers in such varied industries as financial services, fashion, entertainment,

healthcare, and more. There are virtually no limits because today nearly every company in every industry relies on IT. So the skills learned in Academies can lay a powerful foundation for almost any profession—even non-IT careers.

“The best part about Cisco Networking Academy is the opportunity that it opens up for you, both for future education and for career development." - Kinzie Doll, Cisco Networking Academy graduate (Missouri)

“Holding a Cisco certification has enabled me to enter the career of my dreams, and now I have the opportunity to work for one of the most recognized production studios in the world.” - Chris Cugno, Cisco Networking Academy graduate (California)

Where Has All the Tech Talent Gone?

1 http://www.cra.org/CRN/articles/may05/vegso2 http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/04/news/economy/jobs_outlook/index.htm3 http://www.gartner.com/press_releases/asset_139314_11.html4 Source: AME/MRE FULL Package_10 31 07 Quarterly Metrics_v2 Date: November 28, 2007

Educating the Architects of the Networked Economy

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, through 2014, five of the fastest growing occupations for college educated job seekers will be in information technology (IT).

But today, as the first wave of IT veterans turns 60, the number of people entering IT is declining. In fact, the percentage of incoming undergraduates indicating that they would major in computer science is now 70 percent lower than at its peak in the early 1980s.1

In a special 2007 report, CNNMoney.com said, “The biggest problem with job growth right now isn’t too few new jobs. It’s too few skilled workers.”2

Deloitte Consulting agrees. “Across the board, across industries, companies are indicating they can’t exploit market opportunity because they can’t find people with the right skills.” This skilled worker shortage could ultimately hurt U.S. produc-tivity and competitiveness.

Tech jobs will not only continue to grow, the role of IT workers will continue to evolve. So there’s plenty of room for advancement.

Gartner Inc. predicts that by 2010, six out of ten IT professionals will move beyond pure technologist roles and assume new roles that bridge the gap between business strategy and IT function.3

“Outlining education pathways for seamless transitions is important to encourage students to go further in education beyond high school, beyond community college. The more we do that, the more we can instill lifelong learning by example.” - John Vos, Cisco Networking Academy Instructor and Professor, West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Cisco Networking Academy curriculum is designed for a diverse group of students with varied education and career goals.

Networking Academy provides rigorous and interactive curriculum that supports different learning styles, through an e-learning platform that delivers web-based content, online assessments, student perfor-mance tracking, hands-on labs, and instructor training and support.

These powerful elements come together to uniquely address the country’s growing need for tech talent, and to create new opportuni-ties for economic development.

The Networking Academy builds partnerships with business, govern-ment, educational institutions, and communities to generate these opportunities, so students can become the highly trained, technically savvy workforce that can foster personal success and long-term economic growth.

Building a powerful foundation is the first step.

The most effective strategy to produce this pipeline of highly skilled workers is increasing access and success in secondary and post-secondary education.

This requires collaboration across education levels and institutions to assure seamless pathways for students.

Different Paths to Education, Certification and CareersThe Networking Academy also integrates math, science and language skills into the curriculum, laying a foundation for pathways into advanced education and degrees in related fields such as engineering and computer science.

Networking Academy courses may be offered individually, or integrated into degree programs and career cluster programs to provide seamless pathways between high schools, community colleges, technical colleges, and universities.

As the Networking Academy begins its second decade, Cisco has evolved its core curriculum to keep pace with the swiftly changing needs of markets and technologies.

The expanded program gives both entry-level and more advanced students the expertise they need to succeed in a wide range of careers.

Students are prepared for industry-recognized certifications through the following core curricula:

Curricula Certifications

• IT Essentials: PC CompTIA A+ Hardware and Software

• CCNA® Discovery Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENTTM)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• CCNA Exploration Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• CCNP® 1-4 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Equal IT Opportunity for Everyone

The Networking Academy is one way that Cisco gives back to the community while addressing a market need for qualified IT professionals.

Changing Individuals, Communities and CountriesCisco makes the program affordable for both institutions and students:

• Online curricula and materials at no cost to nonprofit educational institutions

• Networking equipment for hands-on labs at a substantial discount

• Partnerships with educational institutions to offer instructor training on a cost-recovery basis

• Innovative tools and resources to help Networking Academy students build professional career pathways

• Credit transfer policies, including dual enrollment, transcripted credit, and articulation