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1 Partnering with Georgia for America s Networked Future A sustained economic recovery requires a skilled and well-trained workforce. Graduates who have acquired problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, in addition to specific job-related expertise, will be a crucial human resource for the United States in the years ahead. As organizations become increasingly reliant on knowledge workers and intelligent networks, Cisco Networking Academy is helping Georgia prepare for sustainable, high-paying jobs by teaching the skills that employers need. A Leader in Education Innovation Cisco Networking Academy is a transformative, public-private education initiative, preparing today s students for 21st century opportunities via curricula that build knowledge and skills in information communications technology (ICT). After successfully completing the coursework, Networking Academy students are prepared to earn ICT certifications that are valued by employers in diverse industries and public-sector organizations. Courses also prepare students to pursue further education or apply these skills in their own businesses. Networking Academy is recognized worldwide as a leader in education innovation and e-learning. The curricula include instructor-led course content, online learning and skills assessments, hands-on labs, and innovative simulation technology. Core courses include IT Essentials, Cisco CCNA Discovery, CCNA Exploration, and CCNA Security. Students may then enroll in the more advanced Cisco CCNP courses. Cisco Networking Academy has enrolled more than 3 million students since its inception in Each year, Networking Academy delivers 14 courses to more than 810,000 students, in over 9,600 academies worldwide. Networking Academy partners with a broad range of education, government, and nongovernment organizations, offering courses in high schools, community colleges, universities, and nontraditional settings. Cisco is the largest networking company in the world, delivering innovations that transform how people work, live, play, and learn. As of October 31, 2009, approximately 155,571 students were enrolled in 2,425 academies in the United States and Canada. Rapid growth over the past decade has demonstrated the program s versatility in geographic reach, diversity of students, number and variety of partners, breadth and relevance of curriculum, and ability to keep pace with technical and pedagogical advances. Course content is consistent, providing students everywhere with the same knowledge and skill development. The 21st Century Workforce Strengthening instruction for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a prerequisite to developing a well-trained, 21st century workforce. The Obama administration has announced an education initiative aimed at increasing STEM literacy and critical thinking, improving the quality of STEM teaching, and expanding STEM education and career opportunities with a focus on under-represented groups like women and minorities. Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 6

2 Educators have placed considerable emphasis on the science and math components of the STEM curricula. But technology and engineering are equally vital. In particular, ICT investments are expected to play a major role in generating stable, high-paying jobs and boosting the nation s GDP. In addition, a workforce that is well-schooled in ICT and engineering can help spur innovation across many industries, which in turn opens up additional business opportunities to fuel productivity and economic growth. Reaffirming and strengthening America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation is essential to meeting the challenges of this century. That's why I am committed to making the improvement of STEM education over the next decade a national priority. President Barack Obama, 11/23/09 Networking Academy puts an emphasis on understanding what skills will be required in future job markets. Networking knowledge will be especially important in critical areas such as green technologies, healthcare, smart energy grids, and the push toward universal broadband deployment. Networking Academy utilizes an education infrastructure that ensures curricula will evolve to meet STEM and future learning requirements. State-of-the-Art Learning Environment The instructional approach at Networking Academy encourages student engagement, enhancing the student s ability to synthesize learning and apply it in other contexts. Four skill areas identified by education researchers as critical for 21st century workers have been integrated into the course content: Problem solving and decision making: Students practice and test their knowledge by configuring and troubleshooting networks using hands-on labs and simulation software. Creative and critical thinking: Students understand the how and why of networking by combining hands-on learning with conceptual and analytical exercises. Collaboration, communication, and negotiation: Students acquire teamwork and career-ready skills as they perform lab exercises and engage in business scenarios. Intellectual curiosity and information handling: Coursework helps students develop the ability to find, select, structure, and evaluate information. Real-world case studies give students the opportunity to develop cutting-edge problem-solving techniques. Spotlight on Community Colleges A unique feature of these institutions is their linkage with business and industry, and hence their integration into economic development. Community colleges are working to align their curricula, certifications, and degrees with new ICT jobs through Networking Academy implementations. In the United States, more than 50% of all community colleges offer Networking Academy courses. According to researchers, students today are faced with high tuition costs, a weak economy, and increased competition for admission to four-year colleges. They are more likely than at any other point in history to attend community college. As a result, community colleges have experienced a spike in enrollment. In July 2009, the Obama administration proposed a $12 billion plan called the American Graduation Initiative, aimed at supporting community colleges by funding job training and retraining programs. Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 2 of 6

3 As an example of how these institutions are responding to the challenge, Moraine Valley Community College in the Chicago area is leading the Center for System Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), a consortium of seven academic institutions in five states, dedicated to developing and evaluating cyber-security curricula, and offering training programs to community college and university faculty, secondary school faculty, and students across the region. A Cisco Networking Academy training center was established at Moraine in 1998, and academy courses are an integral part of the curricula. CSSIA has developed nine undergraduate courses, nine graduate courses, and a variety of workshops that can be used as models by other institutions. The Data Behind the Demand Tables 1 and 2 outline the growth and projected demand for ICT-related careers in the nation overall, and in the state of Georgia. Table 1. Projection of Select ICT Occupations in the United States 1 Occupation Employment Employment Change Average Annual Number % Openings Occupational Employment as of May Computer Support Specialists 552, ,000 71, , ,520 Computer Systems Analysts 504, , , , ,890 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Computer and Information Systems Managers 309, ,000 83, , , , , , , , , ,000 43, , ,820 Table 2. Projection of Select ICT Occupations in Georgia 3 Occupation Employment Employment Change Average Annual Number % Openings Occupational Employment as of May Computer Support Specialists 20,850 24, ,470 Computer Systems Analysts 16,370 21, ,060 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Computer and Information Systems Managers , , , ,450 10,340 11, ,390 1 Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, based on data available on of Oct 31, Source: U.S. DoL, BLS, May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, 3 Source: U.S. DoL, BLS, Projections Central, Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 6

4 The Impact in Georgia The partnership between Cisco Networking Academy and Georgia has touched the lives of 28,043 students and generated an estimated contribution valued at $12,879,972 to education in the state. Tables 3-4 provide detailed information on the current academies, curricula, and education levels in the state. Table 3. Cisco Networking Academy in Georgia 1 Students 5,450 Female students 18% Distinct cumulative students (having successfully completed at least one course) 28,043 Academies 56 Instructors 132 Education Level (students/academies at more than one ed level are distributed proportionately) Secondary Schools Community Colleges Universities Other 2 Students 13% 63% 23% 1% Academies 28% 51% 17% 4% Curricula 3 (students/academies that take/teach multiple curricula are counted more than once) ITE CCNA 1, 2 CCNA 3, 4 Advanced Technologies/ Other 4 Students 20% 74% 29% 13% Academies 18% 84% 71% 25% Contribution value 5 (estimated cumulative value to academies, including donations and discounts) $12,879,972 1 Source: MRE FULL Package of Quarterly Metrics_ _v1.xls 2 Includes community-based organizations, middle schools, military, nontraditional educational settings, and post-graduate institutions 3 Source: MRE reports 4075_MASTER P51_v2_with Country Totals.xlsx 4 Includes CCNA Security, CCNP, Security, Wireless, IP Telephony, Java, UNIX and Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE) 5 Source: MRE report MASTER IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION for USCAN as of _v1.xlsx Table 4. Active Academies in Georgia 6 Active academies are defined as those that have taught a class with at least 3 distinct student assessments, or adopted a new curriculum, within the last 12 months. Number of Districts With Networking Academies Without Networking Academies % Penetration % Congressional District 1 Altamaha Technical College (Jesup) Coastal Georgia Community College (Brunswick) Okefenokee Technical College (Waycross) Congressional District 2 *Albany Technical College (Albany) Darton College (Albany) South Georgia Technical Institute - Americus (Americus) *Southwest Georgia Technical College (Thomasville) Thomasville High School (Thomasville) Congressional District 3 *Columbus Technical College (Columbus) Griffin Technical College (Griffin) Hardaway High School (Columbus) Congressional District 4 African American Men in Technology (Lithonia) Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 6

5 *DeKalb Technical College - Clarkston Campus (Clarkston) Rockdale Career Academy (Conyers) Southwest Dekalb High School (Decatur) Westwood College Atlanta Northlake ATL (ACC) (Atlanta) Congressional District 5 Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta) Fulton Institute of Technology Instructional TEC (Atlanta) Herzing University Atlanta (ACC) (Atlanta) Morris Brown College (Atlanta) Westwood College Atlanta Midtown ATM (ACC) (Atlanta) Congressional District 6 DeVry University, Atlanta Metro (ACC) (Alpharetta) Fulton Institute of Technology - Milton Satellite (Alpharetta) Congressional District 7 *Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville) South Gwinnett High School (Snellville) Congressional District 8 *Central Georgia Technical College - Regional (Macon) East Central Technical College (Fitzgerald) Heart of Georgia Technical College (Dublin) Mercer University (Macon) Middle Georgia Technical College (Warner Robins) Moultrie Technical Institute (Moultrie) Congressional District 9 *Dalton State College (Dalton) *Lanier Technical College- Forsyth Campus (Cumming) Lanier Technical College- Main Campus (Oakwood) North Forsyth High School (Cumming) Northwestern Technical College (Rock Spring) South Forsyth High School (Cumming) Whitfield County Career Academy (Dalton) Congressional District 10 General Dynamics C4 Systems (Ft. Gordon) Information Systems Division, 551 st Signal Battalion (Ft. Gordon) *U.S. Army School of Information Technology (Fort Gordon) Congressional District 11 Floyd County Technical High School (Rome) Southern Polytechnic State University (Marietta) Congressional District 12 Augusta Technical College (Augusta) Sandersville Technical College - Cisco Academy (Sandersville) *Savannah Technical College (Savannah) Southeastern Technical College (Vidalia) Southeastern Technical College Swainsboro Campus (Swainsboro) Woodville-Tompkins Career and Technical Institute (Savannah) Congressional District 13 Alexander High School (Douglasville) *Chattahoochee Technical College (Marietta) Clayton State University (Morrow) Lithia Springs High School (Lithia Springs) * Indicates Cisco Networking Academy Training Center 6 Source: MRE/Academy Connection, Congressional_Report_VLOOKUP_December_08_2009_Final_ch1.xlsx Student and Community Impact Twenty years ago, Freeman Myers joined the United States Army where he began working in the communications field and learning new technologies. In 2005, while stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia, he enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy. Fort Gordon provides advanced training for military personnel in signal occupational specialties, training more soldiers in its Signal Corps than any other branch training center of the U.S. Army. After completing the Cisco CCNA course and certification, Freeman enjoyed his experience at the Networking Academy so much he decided to teach the program to his fellow soldiers. I know that I m making an impact on these soldier s lives. It s critical to have the technical knowledge in the field where battles are fought. Our soldiers are ensuring that our tactical networks are secure. I know that I m making an impact on these soldier s lives, says Freeman. It s critical to have the technical knowledge in the field where battles are fought. Our soldiers are ensuring that our tactical networks are secure. Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 6

6 They re the front-line communicators that provide command and control for our networks and for commanders on the battlefield. Prior to being stationed at Fort Gordon, Freeman served in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, and then in Bosnia, East Timor and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his military career, Freeman worked in several positions as a network management technician and communications engineer. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he taught soldiers how to put together data packages consisting of routers, switches, firewalls, and multiplexers. It was at this time that Freeman realized how quickly technology was changing and he wanted to keep up with the latest technological advances. I was primarily dealing with line-of-site and satellite transport, multiplexing, and tactical switching. I had always focused on the wide area network (WAN) as a network management technician, but Internet Protocol (IP) was the area in which I was not really proficient. After taking the CCNA courses, I decided I really liked the IP side of the WAN. It seemed as if networking and network services were transforming to IP-based technology and I did not want to become irrelevant. The Cisco program gave me the tools and skills to stay current. Within five months of enrolling in the Cisco course, Freeman had completed, graduated, and received his Cisco CCNA certification. Shortly afterward, he became one of only two Cisco instructors running the program at Fort Gordon responsible for training Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers in Cisco CCNA. In addition, he trains Department of the Army civilians and contractors in Cisco CCNP courses. Freeman plans to continue his Cisco education and earn both his CCNP and Cisco CCIE certifications. In October 2008, he will receive his bachelor s degree in business. He will begin coursework toward his master s degree in business technology beginning in January Learn More For additional information, impact stories, and Cisco Networking Academy contacts in your area, visit our website: Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Information. Page 6 of 6

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