Networking Academy as a Tool for Economic Recovery

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Cisco Networking Academy: A Tool for Economic Recovery

Leveraging Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding

Networking Academy U.S. Field Team

August 2009

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Goals for this presentation:

• To help you understand more about economic stimulus priorities

• To share tools created to assist you in navigating grant opportunities

• To help you understand how to leverage Cisco Networking Academy as a framework for grant application

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“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a historic opportunity to lay the groundwork for a generation of education reform…coming at a time of economic and education crisis…’the perfect storm for reform’. It includes great leadership, proven strategies that work, and new money.”

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Speaking at the National Science Teachers Association Conference

March 20, 2009

http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2009/03/03202009.html


Economic Stimulus and IT

1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rate, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 2 Estimates of Job Creation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, 5/09, http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/Estimate_of_Job_Creation.pdf3 NetworkWorld, 3/30/09, Industry Assessment, http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040609-10-tech-skills.html4 Foote Partners, David Foote, CEO, http://www.footepartners.com5 InformationWeek 2/5/09, Stimulus Package Will Spur New Tech Jobs, http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/stimulus_packag_1.html

As of March 2009, the current unemployment is 9.7% (15.0 million)

1

“Amid the worst job market in 25 years, IT is holding steady.” IT skills like networking, communications, security, and optimization are highly valued. Cisco certifications are among those “earning highest pay premiums.”3

“The evidence is clear … employers are depending on IT’s leadership and ability, not only in running operations efficiently and cost effectively, but in developing products and services that keep companies globally competitive in very uncertain market conditions.”4

“There's going to be a land grab of [technical] talent reminiscent of the dot-com era.”5

Executive Office of the President, Council of Economic Advisors:

Estimate of jobs to be created or saved by ARRA:

2009 0.7 million 2010 3.0 million 2011 2.5 million 2012 0.7 million

TOTAL 6.9 million jobs 2


ARRA Investment in IT InfrastructureShort term economic boost, groundwork for long term growth

$10 Billion investment

=212,000

jobs

Healthcare ITBroadband Smart Grid


=239,000

jobs


=498,000

jobs

3 examples of economic stimulus impact:

Source: ITIF; Digital Road to Recovery: http://www.itif.org/index.php?id=212


Green IT

Cisco’s green vision:

If it can be connected to the Internet, it can be greener; the network is the platform for sustainability and green innovation

IT has the potential to cut US carbon-dioxide emissions by up to 22% by 2020, a gross energy and fuel savings of up to $240 billion — equal to a 36% reduction in imported oil consumption.1

Healthcare IT “Emerald Cities” ad

1 Boston Consulting Group, www.bcg.com/about_bcg/media_center/press_releases.jsp?id=2792


The Network is the Platform for Green

Greener IT

Smart Buildings

Healthcare IT

Broadband

Smart Grid

Virtual Collaboration

Green IT


IT Careers and Job Trends in the United States

The 10 Fastest Growing Occupations from 2006 to 2014*

1. Network systems and data communications analyst

2. Physician assistant

3. Computer software engineer, applications

4. Computer software engineer, systems software

5. Network and computer systems administrator

6. Database administrator

7. Physical therapist

8. Medical scientist

9. Occupational therapist10. College instructor

*Money Magazine


Healthcare IT and Green Network is the platform for sustainability

and green innovation in Healthcare

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) careers are opening new doors for community college students across the country

Hospitals and healthcare facilities are preparing to streamline their operations, incorporating electronic health records to provide better care to their patients, as well as improve operational efficiency

"There’s tremendous growth; today 75,000 people work in medical records nationwide. Double that number will be needed to help U.S. healthcare providers make the move to digital systems.” - Claire Dixon-Lee, spokesperson, American Health Information Management Association


A Tool for Economic Recovery

Networking Academy creates the pipeline of IT and networking talent needed for economic recovery

Networking Academy curricula teaches basic and advanced IT and networking skills

Students are prepared for industry-recognized certifications and high-demand, high-wage jobs in virtually every industry

Low-performing schools are empowered with a proven 21st century teaching and learning model that will lead to students being career and college ready


Networking Academy in the United States

Students 128,318

Distinct cumulative graduates (successfully completed at least one course)

549,845

Academies 2,219

Instructors 3,747

Cumulative contribution value to academies * > $300,000,000

Source: AME/MRE FULL Package of Quarterly Metrics_10 31 08_v1.xls*This estimate includes donations and discounts made to educational institutions implementing Cisco Networking Academy within the United States.

Education Level AllSecondary

High Schools

2-3 year or Community

College

4 year College or

University

Other

Students 128,318 45% 44% 10% 1%

Academies 2,219 60% 31% 7% 2%


Transforming Education is a Key Goal of the ARRA ProgramNetworking Academy Aligns to 21st Century Skills Framework


21st Century Education Model A public-private partnership developing career and college ready students

“In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is a prerequisite.”

– President Obama, Address to Joint Session of Congress, 2/24/09

Student-centered interactive learning

Online curricula and in-person instruction

Highly interactive activities, videos, games and quizzes

Hands-on labs with real equipment

Simulation and virtual tools

24/7 web access

Innovative online assessments

Balance of theory and practical application of skills

Instructor professional development

Curricula licensed at no cost for nonprofit institutions; equipment discounts


Opportunities to Align Cisco Networking Academy with ARRA


ARRA Guiding Principles American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

“Spend quickly to save and create jobs”

“Ensure transparency and accountability”

“Thoughtfully invest one-time funds”

“Advance effective reforms”

• Networking Academy is a proven replicable and scalable model

• Online assessment system tracks and reports student learning

• Initial investment in equipment and instructor training, with minimal ongoing costs

• A track record of learning success with diverse students


Enhancing Education Through

Technology (EETT) $650M

50% formula; 50% competitive

Can be used for implementing information

technology courses

Grants to Governors

$39.8B (Ed)

• Phase 1: 67%• Phase 2: 33%

State must restore funding levels through

formulas to K-12, and appropriate

IHE channel

May use funds for CTE (Perkins)

Competitive Grants for High

Growth, EmergingIndustries

$750M

Flow-through funding (WIB)

Adult Training and Employment

$495M

Dislocated Workers $200M

Youth Activities$1.18B

CommerceTitle II-DStabilization Labor

CompetitiveGrants for Public

Computer Centersthrough NTIA

$200M

Broadband access, training,

support for greater use of broadband, especially by low

income, aged, unemployed, and other vulnerable

groups

Networking Academy Opportunities


Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors: Department of Labor

Grant Description: $750 million, competitive.

Program Priorities: Combination of funding for green jobs (primary) and healthcare (secondary); portions reserved for communities impacted by automotive-related restructuring

Applicants Award Info Timeline Some Allowable Activities

Eligibility

Local WIBs will apply directly to DOL

More criteria may be forthcoming

Specific award information TBA by DOL

$500 million designated for energy efficiency and renewable energy careers

$250 million designated for health care careers

Green Grants Green Capacity Building Grants (for DOL-funded grantees), $5 million, due 8/5/09

State Labor Market Improvement Grants (for State WIBs), $50 million, due 8/14/09

Energy Training Partnership Grants (for Nat’l Labor Org Mgmt and/or strategic nonprofit orgs), $100 million, due 9/4/09

Pathways Out of Poverty (community and faith-based with education, business, labor partnerships), $150 million, due 9/29/09

State Sector Training Grants (for State WIBs in partnership with local WIBs), $190 million, due 10/20/09

Projects providing training to upgrade skills of employed workers in enterprise communities or empowerment zones

Projects promoting distance learning

Establishment of partnerships with national organizations with expertise in developing and administering employment and training services

DOL Guidance on Green: http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/ten/TEN44-08.pdf

Announcements on Green:http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm


High Growth, Emerging Industries SectorPathways Out of Poverty Component, DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Grant Description: Of the $500 million designated for competitive grants for high growth/emerging industries, $150 million is designated to provide training and placement services for employment in emerging green industries.

Program Priorities: Training activities that address industry skills and competencies, defined career pathways, industry recognized degrees or certificates, integrated occupational/basic skills, and supportive services.

Applicants Award Info Timeline

Eligible applicants include:

1. National community based and faith-based org. with local networks

2. Local strategic partnerships

Applicants apply directly to ETA

ETA expects to award $3-$8 million for national projects and $2-$4 million for local projects

Local to Federal deadline

Applications are due no later than 4:00 pm EDT on

September 29, 2009

Applications available at: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08-19.pdf

• Classroom occupational training

• On-the-job training

• Internships and registered apprenticeships

• Basic skills training

• Skills and aptitude assessments

• Updating curriculum

• Case management

• Supportive services

Some Allowable Expenses


High Growth and Emerging Industries SectorHealth Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industry SectorsDOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Grant Description: Of the $500 million designated for competitive grants for high growth/emerging industries, $220 million is designated for this program, with $125 million for projects in the healthcare sector and the remaining $95 million for projects in other high growth and emerging industries.

Program Priorities: Training to prepare unemployed, dislocated, and incumbent workers, including low-wage workers, to enter and advance in the healthcare sector and other high growth/emerging industries.



1. Public entities

2. Private nonprofit entities

3. Educ, training, and healthcare providers

4. May include local WIBs, labor, one stop systems, tribal orgs

Local agencies will apply directly to ETA for funding

$25 million reserved for projects serving communities impacted by automotive restructuring


October 5, 2009

Application available at

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17416.pdf

Direct training and/or education, placement, and related activities • Classroom occup. training

• On-the-job training

• Registered apprenticeships

• Contextualized learning

• Internships

• Skills assessment, job search

• Updating curriculum to support training



Grants to States for Adult Training: DOL

Grant Description: $495 million distributed via formula for state pass-through to local Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers.

Program Priorities: Priority use of these funds is for services to recipients of public assistance and other low-income individuals.


Eligibility

States will award funds to Local WIBs and One-Stop Career Centers

Contracts to provide services can be institutions of higher learning and other providers as listed on each state’s ‘eligible provider list” – state lists are available at www.careeronestop.org/WiaProviderSearch.asp

Federal to State Formula Allocations

www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20090249-chart.pdf

Federal to State

States begin receiving these funds in March

Funds must be used to provide employment and training services and support, including:

Private sector training programs

Occupational skills training

On-the-job training

Registered apprenticeship

Entrepreneurship training

Job readiness training

Adult basic education training

State to Local Awards

The process for distributing these funds to LWIBs will vary by state

State WIA contacts are available at www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/statecon.cfm

State to Local Timeline

Timeline will vary by state

Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010

Local agencies must expend these funds by June 30,

2011



Grants to States for Youth Activities: DOL Grant Description: $1.18 billion in formula grants will be provided to state and local employment and training service providers to enhance programs that prepare youth for employment and/or post-secondary education through linkages between academic and occupational learning.Program Priorities: Expanded summer youth employment opportunities during 2009. 30% of funding must be used to serve out of school youth. Intended to include youth who are disconnected from education and the workforce. Priority for serving veterans and spouses.


Eligibility

Local Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers will receive funding from State Departments of Labor

More specific eligibility criteria and timelines will vary by state

Federal to State Allocations


A list of State WIB contacts is available at www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/statecon.cfm

A searchable database of current One-Stop Career Centers is at www.servicelocator.org and www.careeronestop.org

Federal to State

State allocations made available on March 6

State to Local Timeline

SDOLs will distribute funds to LWIBs and OSCCs based on priorities and timelines established by each state

Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010; however ETA encourages states to obligate funds by mid-April


Guidance Letter for DOL http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/ corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2728

Youth activities under WIA are allowable with 2 changes: increase in age eligibility to 24 max; work readiness will determine effectiveness of summer employment

Work experiences and other activities that expose youth to opportunities in ‘green’ educational and career pathways

Integrate work and classroom learning

Academic and occupational linkages

Summer employment = any set of allowable youth services from May 1– Sept 30, if it includes work experience


Grant Description: $1.43 billion in WIA Dislocated Worker formula grants for states to provide employment and training services to dislocated workers through the One-Stop system, to support reentry into the recovering job market .Program Priorities: Agencies that provide eligible services to recipients of public assistance and other low-income individuals for intensive services and training services (for substantially increased numbers of dislocated workers).


Eligibility

Local WIBs and OSCCs will receive funding from State Departments of Labor

Federal to State Allocations


State to Local Awards

Specific eligibility criteria/timelines vary by state

Searchable database of OSCCs is available at www.servicelocator.org and www.careeronestop.org

Federal to State

Allocations made March 6,

SDOLs will begin receiving funds immediately

State to Local

State departments will distribute funds to LWIBs and OSCCs on priorities and timelines established by each state

Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010

Local agencies must expend funds by June 30, 2011

Guidance Letter for DOL http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives /attach/TEGL/TEGL14-08.pdf

Training activities can include:

Occupational skills training

On-the-job training

Programs that combine workplace training and related instruction

Skill upgrade and retraining

Grants to States for Dislocated Worker Training



Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP)Public Computer Center ComponentNational Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Grant Description: Of the $4.7 billion for NTIA competitive grants for providing access to broadband service for citizens in underserved areas, at least $200 million is designated for Public Computer Capacity grants. Round 1 = $50 million

Program Priorities: Extend broadband access to unserved areas, improve access to underserved areas, expand access to wide range of institutions and individuals, including vulnerable populations



Public schools

Libraries

Community support organizations

Community colleges and other institutions of higher ed

Non-Profits

Local agencies will apply directly to NTIA for funding

20% matching funds required

Guidance at: http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/files/BB%20NOFA%20FINAL%2007092009.pdf


1st round: Open July 14, 2009, deadline Aug. 14,

2009

2 additional rounds expected, 1 grant/state

Applications available at

http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/download_app.htm

Infrastructure acquisitions including hardware and software

Personnel

Education and training

Outreach activities

Operational Expenses with plan for sustainability



How Does Networking Academy Fit In?

Cisco Networking Academy provides:

the infrastructure to create sustainable programs for workforce development

a pipeline of talent to fuel workforce development for economic recovery

effective pathway model for high school-post secondary

a proven 21st century teaching and learning model that will lead to students being career and college ready

What You Can Do NOW

Meet with leaders at your local WIB and other grantors of funding to determine requirements

Develop a project that positions Cisco Networking Academy as a ‘shovel’ ready solution

Review the state-by-state Networking Academy Project 51 profiles to get statistics on IT demands in your state

Find tools to help with your grant on Cisco Networking Academy’s Economic Stimulus (ARRA) page located here: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/ netacad/us/econ_stim.html, including the Cisco Grants Webinar recordings

For more information, contact [email protected]


Next Steps


Learn more…

For more information on grant opportunities and best practices,listen to the Webinar that accompanies this slide presentation:

View webinar:

“Leveraging Cisco Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding”

(60 minutes)


For more information, contact [email protected]

Visit the Economic Stimulus Tools Page

http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad/us/econ

Resources:

• Networking Academy profiles for each state

• Federal and state grant information links

• Brochures and presentations on Networking Academy and economic stimulus

• Data sheets for each of the 5 targeted grant opportunities


Additional Resources

• Interactive state map with funding allocations• http://dpc.senate.gov/dpcmap.cfm

• Interactive map linking to state ARRA websites • http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/state-recovery-page

• Federal Recovery website• http://www.recovery.gov/



Documents

Networking Academy as a Tool for Economic Recovery