Cisco Networking
Academy: A Tool for
Economic Recovery
Leveraging Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding
Networking Academy U.S. Field Team
August 2009
US/CAN NetAcad
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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
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Economic Stimulus and IT
As of August 2010, the current unemployment is 9.6% (14.9 million) 1
Executive Office of the President,
Council of Economic Advisors:
Estimate of jobs to be created
or saved by ARRA:
2009
2010
2011
2012
0.7 million
3.0 million
2.5 million
0.7 million
TOTAL
6.9 million jobs 2
“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
1
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rate, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
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.pdf
3 NetworkWorld, 3/30/09, Industry Assessment, http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040609-10-tech-skills.html
4 Foote Partners, David Foote, CEO, http://www.footepartners.com
5 InformationWeek 2/5/09, Stimulus Package Will Spur New Tech Jobs, http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/stimulus_packag_1.html
2
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ARRA Investment in IT Infrastructure
Short term economic boost, groundwork for long term growth
3 examples of economic stimulus impact:
Broadband
$10 Billion
investment
=
498,000
jobs
Source: ITIF; Digital Road to Recovery: http://www.itif.org/index.php?id=212
Smart Grid
$10 Billion
investment
=
239,000
jobs
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Healthcare IT
$10 Billion
investment
=
212,000
jobs
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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 carbondioxide 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
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The Network is the Platform for Green
Smart Grid
Greener IT
Green IT
Smart
Buildings
Broadband
Healthcare IT
Virtual Collaboration
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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 therapist
10. College instructor
*Money Magazine
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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
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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 industryrecognized 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
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United States: Networking Academy Impact
Students
137,538
Female students
15%
Distinct cumulative students (having successfully completed at least one course)
593,785
Academies
2,181
Instructors
3,652
Education Level
Secondary
Schools
Community
Colleges
Universities
Other1
Students
41%
47%
10%
2%
Academies
60%
31%
7%
2%
(students/academies at more than one education level
are distributed proportionately)
(students/academies that take/teach multiple curricula
are counted more than once)
ITE
CCNA 1, 2
CCNA 3, 4
Advanced
Technologies/
Other3
Students
33%
66%
19%
5%
Academies
48%
75%
52%
19%
Curricula2
Contribution value4 (estimated cumulative value to academies, including donations and discounts)
$332,741,863
Source: MRE report FULL Package of Quarterly Metrics_10.31.09_v1.xls
2 Includes community-based organizations, middle schools, military, nontraditional educational settings, and post-graduate institutions
3 Source: MRE report 4075_MASTER P51_v2_with Country Totals.xlsx (includes Guam and American Samoa)
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 10.31.09_v1.xlsx
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United States: IT Job Projections
2006
2016
Number
%
Average
Annual
Openings
Computer Support
Specialists
552,000
624,000
71,000
21.9
24,000
545,520
Computer Systems Analysts
504,000
650,000
146,000
29
28,000
489,890
Network and Computer
Systems Administrators
309,000
393,000
83,000
27
15,000
327,850
Network Systems and Data
Communications Analysts
262,000
402,000
140,000
53.4
19,000
230,410
Computer and Information
Systems Managers
264,000
307,000
43,000
16.4
9,000
276,820
Selected IT
Occupations
Employment
Change
Employment
as of May
2008*
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov/emp/emptabapp.htm, based on data available on of Oct 31, 2008
* Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates,
http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcst.htm
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Transforming Education is a Key Goal of the ARRA Program
Networking Academy Aligns to 21st Century Skills Framework
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21st Century Education Model
A public-private partnership developing career and college ready students
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
“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
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Opportunities to Align
Cisco Networking Academy
with ARRA
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ARRA Guiding Principles
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
“Spend quickly to save and create jobs”
• Networking Academy is a proven replicable and scalable model
“Ensure transparency and accountability”
• Online assessment system tracks and reports student learning
“Thoughtfully invest one-time funds”
• Initial investment in equipment and instructor training, with
minimal ongoing costs
“Advance effective reforms”
• A track record of learning success with diverse students
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Networking Academy Opportunities
Stabilization
Title II-D
Labor
Commerce
Grants to
Governors
$39.8B
(Ed)
Enhancing
Education
Through
Technology
(EETT)
$650M
Competitive
Grants for High
Growth, Emerging
Industries
$750M
Competitive
Grants for Public
Computer Centers
through NTIA
$200M
Flow-through
funding (WIB)
Broadband
access, training,
support for greater
use of broadband,
especially by low
income, aged,
unemployed, and
other vulnerable
groups
• 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)
50% formula;
50% competitive
Can be used for
implementing
information
technology courses
Adult Training
and Employment
$495M
Dislocated
Workers
$200M
Youth
Activities
$1.18B
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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
Eligibility
Specific award
information
TBA by DOL
Local WIBs
will apply
directly to
DOL
More criteria
may be
forthcoming
$500 million
designated for
energy
efficiency and
renewable
energy careers
$250 million
designated for
health care
careers
Timeline
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
Some Allowable Activities
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_gra
nts.cfm
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High Growth, Emerging Industries Sector
Pathways 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
Some Allowable Expenses
Eligible applicants
include:
Applicants apply
directly to ETA
Local to Federal deadline
• Classroom occupational training
Applications are due no
later than 4:00 pm EDT on
September 29, 2009
• On-the-job training
1. National community
based and faith-based
org. with local
networks
ETA expects to
award $3-$8
million for
national projects
and $2-$4
million for local
projects
2. Local strategic
partnerships
• Internships and registered
apprenticeships
• Basic skills training
• Skills and aptitude assessments
Applications available at:
http://www.doleta.gov/gra
nts/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-0819.pdf
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• Updating curriculum
• Case management
• Supportive services
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High Growth and Emerging Industries Sector
Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors
DOL 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 lowwage workers, to enter and advance in the healthcare sector and other high growth/emerging industries.
Applicants
Award Info
Eligible applicants
include:
Local agencies
will apply
directly to ETA
for funding
1. Public entities
2. Private nonprofit
entities
3. Educ, training, and
healthcare providers
4. May include local
WIBs, labor, one stop
systems, tribal orgs
$25 million
reserved for
projects serving
communities
impacted by
automotive
restructuring
Timeline
Some Allowable Expenses
Local to Federal
deadline
Direct training and/or education,
placement, and related activities
October 5, 2009
• Classroom occup. training
• On-the-job training
• Registered apprenticeships
Application available at
http://edocket.access.gpo.
gov/2009/pdf/E917416.pdf
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• Contextualized learning
• Internships
• Skills assessment, job search
• Updating curriculum to
support training
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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.
Applicants
Award Info
Eligibility
Federal to State
Formula Allocations
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/WiaProviderSear
ch.asp
www.dol.gov/opa/medi
a/press/eta/eta200902
49-chart.pdf
Timeline
Federal to State
States begin receiving
these funds in March
State to Local Timeline
State to Local Awards
Timeline will vary by state
The process for
distributing these funds
to LWIBs will vary by
state
Funds must be obligated
to local agencies by
September 30, 2010
State WIA contacts are
available at
www.doleta.gov/usworkf
orce/statecon.cfm
Local agencies
must expend these
funds by June 30,
2011
Some Allowable Expenses
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
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Job readiness training
Adult basic education
training
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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.
Applicants
Eligibility
Local Workforce
Investment
Boards and OneStop Career
Centers will
receive funding
from State
Departments of
Labor
More specific
eligibility criteria
and timelines will
vary by state
Award Info
Federal to State
Allocations
www.dol.gov/opa/med
ia/press/eta/eta20090
249-chart.pdf
A list of State WIB
contacts is available
at
www.doleta.gov/uswo
rkforce/statecon.cfm
A searchable
database of current
One-Stop Career
Centers is at
www.servicelocator.org
and
www.careeronestop.org
Timeline
Some Allowable Expenses
Federal to State
Guidance Letter for DOL
http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/
corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2728
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
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
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Grants to States for Dislocated Worker Training
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).
Applicants
Eligibility
Local WIBs
and OSCCs
will receive
funding from
State
Departments
of Labor
Award Info
Federal to State
Allocations
www.dol.gov/opa/med
ia/press/eta/eta20090
249-chart.pdf
State to Local
Awards
Timeline
Federal to State
Guidance Letter for DOL
http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives
/attach/TEGL/TEGL14-08.pdf
Allocations made March 6,
SDOLs will begin receiving
funds immediately
State to Local
Specific eligibility
criteria/timelines
vary by state
State departments will
distribute funds to LWIBs
and OSCCs on priorities
and timelines established
by each state
Searchable
database of OSCCs
is available at
Funds must be obligated to
local agencies by
September 30, 2010
www.servicelocator.org
and
www.careeronestop.org
Some Allowable Expenses
Training activities can include:
Occupational skills training
On-the-job training
Programs that combine workplace
training and related instruction
Skill upgrade and retraining
Local agencies must
expend funds by June 30,
2011
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Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP)
Public Computer Center Component
National 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
Applicants
Eligible applicants
include:
Public schools
Libraries
Community support
organizations
Community colleges and
other institutions of
higher ed
Award Info
Timeline
Local agencies
will apply
directly to NTIA
for funding
Local to Federal deadline
20% matching
funds required
2 additional rounds
expected, 1 grant/state
1st round: Open July 14,
2009, deadline Aug. 14,
2009
Guidance at:
http://broadbandusa.s
c.egov.usda.gov/files/
BB%20NOFA%20FIN
AL%2007092009.pdf
Applications available at
Some Allowable Expenses
Infrastructure acquisitions
including hardware and
software
Personnel
Education and training
Outreach activities
Operational Expenses with
plan for sustainability
http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.
usda.gov/download_app.htm
Non-Profits
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How Does Networking Academy Fit In?
Cisco Networking Academy provides:
What You Can Do NOW
 the infrastructure to create sustainable
programs for workforce development
 Meet with leaders at your local WIB and other
grantors of funding to determine requirements
 a pipeline of talent to fuel workforce
development for economic recovery
 Develop a project that positions Cisco
Networking Academy as a ‘shovel’ ready
solution
 effective pathway model for high schoolpost secondary
 a proven 21st century teaching and
learning model that will lead to students
being career and college ready
 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:
www.cisco.com/web/learning/ netacad/uscan/stim.html, including the Cisco Grants
Webinar recordings
 For more information, contact
netacad_econstim@cisco.com
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Next Steps
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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)
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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
For more information, contact
netacad_econstim@cisco.com
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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/
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