Cisco Networking Academy: Indiana State Profile

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Cisco Networking Academy: Indiana State ProfileEducating the Architects of the Networked EconomyStudies worldwide show a gap between the IT jobs available and qualified candidates to fill them. The Cisco NetworkingAcademy educates the architects of the networked world, enabling students to pursue higher education in engineering,computer science, and related fields. Academies provide students with the technical skills they need to succeed in a wide rangeof careers, and ultimately, to aid in the development of their countries and local economies.Since the program’s creation in 1997, more than 1.6 million students have enrolled at more than 10,000 academies located inhigh schools, technical schools, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations in more than 160 countries.Table 1.Cisco Networking Academies in IndianaStudents currently enrolled in the Networking Academy1137Distinct cumulative Networking Academy graduates (have successfully completed a course)91128Number of different Networking Academy curricula currently being taught 5,926,872Total estimated cumulative contribution value to Indiana Networking Academies*Data included in this profile, including the list of actively teaching Academies, is updated annually on Oct. 31Source: AME/MRE rpt 1163 1221All State Stats as of 10.31.06 corrected 11.21.06Date: As of Oct 31, 2006Graduates are distinct; therefore, each graduate is only counted once.*Source: AME/MRE rpt #1209 130112.13.06Table 2.Date: As of Dec 13, 2006Networking Academy Curriculum in IndianaCurriculumNumber of Networking Academies activelyteaching the curriculum in Indiana CCNACCNP522 ITEssentialsSecurityWireless1834Source: AME/MRE rpt 1163 1221All State Stats as of 10.31.06 corrected 11.21.06Date: As of Oct 31, 2006An Actively Teaching Academy has a class currently in session or has taught a class within a six-month period.Table 3.Indiana Actively Teaching Networking Academies by Education LevelEducation LevelNumber of IndianaNetworking AcademiesPercentage of IndianaAcademiesSecondary schools3968%Community colleges1119%Universities712%Other24%Total number of institutions activelyteaching Networking Academy curricula57100%Partial listing of educational-level options for self-reporting purposesSource: AME/MRE rpt 2451 12.28.06 as of 10.31.06Date: As of Oct 31, 2006Learn MoreFor additional information about the Cisco Networking Academy, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad.All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Cisco Networking Academy: Workforce DevelopmentIf the United States is to remain competitive in this global economy, leading experts believe we must have a trained andeducated workforce. And yet, the number of U.S. students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math—critical areas for educating the workforce of tomorrow—continues to decline.The Cisco Networking Academy addresses this gap by providing students with the skills needed to succeed in the wide rangeof careers available today and tomorrow. In addition to integrating IT skills, the Networking Academy also embeds math,science, and language arts skills in the curriculum.IT Occupational DataTable 4.Selected IT-Related Occupations in the United StatesOccupationEmploymentEmployment s of May 2005*20022012NumericPercentComputer Support puter Systems k and ComputerSystems etwork Systems and DataCommunications er and InformationSystems Managers284,140386,760102,6203615,420259,330Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review Nov 2005, epartment of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (US),http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oes nat.htmTable 5.Selected IT-Related Occupations in IndianaOccupationEmploymentEmployment s of May 2005 20022012NumericPercentComputer Support Specialists7,8109,3601,540202508,140Computer Systems Analysts7,6609,6001,940252806,710Network and ComputerSystems Administrators3,8804,9001,020261504,310Network Systems and DataCommunications Analysts2,4003,5201,120471401,890Computer and InformationSystems Managers4,7005,8501,140242004,120Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20024.htm, referencing State Occupational Projections, http://www.projectionscentral.com/ Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (by mTop IT Job Growth Categories 2004 to 2014 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 81.51% Network Systems Analysts 58.1% 62.5% 41.99% Information Systems ManagersComputer Software EngineersNetwork Systems AdministratorsAll contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Indiana Student and Graduate ProfileCaleb Fulton is a student with Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition characterized by problems with attention, impulsivity,and overactivity; and, he has learned how to succeed in spite of it. Caleb discovered that if he focuses on something he enjoys,he can pursue it and be successful. Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Cisco Networking Academy led himto that discovery.Pike High School organizes its curriculum offerings into six academies. During their freshman year, all students develop theircourse of study and choose an academy in an area of their interest. The Networking Academy fits into the business andinformation technology academy. It offers the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) courses 1-4 with IT Essentialsrequired as a sophomore to specialize in a networking focus. Although Caleb was enrolled in the science and engineeringacademy, he could also select courses from other academies. In 2001, his junior year of high school, Caleb began taking theCCNA courses as an elective.“The online curriculum and opportunities to integrate the coursework with labs and internships showedme the direct application of technology.”Caleb FultonCaleb has had an interest in the information technology (IT) field ever since middle school, but he identifies beginning theNetworking Academy as a turning point for him. The coursework was interesting to Caleb because it was different from otherclasses he had taken. “The online curriculum and opportunities to integrate the coursework with labs and internships showedme the direct application of technology.” His academy instructor Doug Coats agrees. “The big advantage for a student likeCaleb is the hands-on component of the Networking Academy. Relating readings to the equipment and understanding how itworks helped immensely. The hands-on opportunities were the reason he developed an interest that allowed him to focus.”Instructor Doug Coats incorporates another practice that helps students get practical, hands-on experience through a two weekunpaid internship near the end CCNA 2 and CCNA 4. “The ‘on-the-job’ experience plus everything included in theNetworking Academy curriculum allows students to apply what they have learned in the workplace. In addition, thecommunity and businesses are exposed to students and the technical expertise offered through these types of programs.”Caleb completed CCNA 1-4 and received his CCNA certification before graduating from Pike High School in 2003. Hereceived his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in December 2006, and is currently inthe master’s degree program in electrical engineering at Purdue. Caleb sees the hands on learning and exposure to jobexperiences as a better way to learn for all students.For more information on the Cisco Networking Academy at Pike High School, tmAll contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

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Indiana Student and Graduate ProfileBy the time Erik Bouchard graduated high school, he had completed and passed the Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA) certification, founded a technical consulting business, and voluntarily wired more than 500 computer devices for hislocal community. The skills Erik gained through the Cisco Networking Academy at Wheeler High School enabled him topursue his education goals and enjoy a rewarding career in information technology (IT).As a teen, Erik remembers always being fascinated by “the complexity and absolute potential of applications.” During hisjunior year, with the encouragement of a high school counselor, Erik embarked on his technical journey by beginning theNetworking Academy CCNA courses, which he completed that same year. He then decided to reinforce his learning byreturning his senior year to prepare for his CCNA certification by taking the new CCNA curriculum that was being offered.During school breaks and holidays, Erik volunteered to help develop the local school district’s technology infrastructure anddonated his services to families who could otherwise not afford technical support. In addition, Erik worked more than 20 hoursa week during his sophomore, junior, and senior years as a technical consultant, helping small-to-medium businesses andindividuals with their networking, computer, and other IT needs. Upon completion of high school and the NetworkingAcademy courses, Erik not only passed his CCNA certification but received three scholarships to attend DeVry University inTinley Park, Illinois. In addition, because of his CCNA certification, Erik was awarded 20 articulated college credits innetworking classes.“Through the skills I received in the Cisco Networking Academy,I was able to quickly apply my fundamental and technical knowledgeto my new position. Because of my experience, I’mable to be more effective in my role and add value as a trustedand respected employee.”Erik BouchardToday, Erik is a senior IT support and exchange administrator at the public financialfirm, Penson GHCO. “Through the skills I received in the Cisco NetworkingAcademy, I was able to quickly apply my fundamental and technical knowledge tomy new position. Because of my experience, I’m able to be more effective in myrole and add value as a trusted and respected employee. Doing well at my positionhas also led me to hold a job in the top eighty-fifth percentile of salary for my field, all for doing something I enjoy.”Erik’s future plans include traveling and training for Bike Across America,a 3300 mile bike race, in 2008. In addition, he ispursuing his Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP ) certification.For more information on the Cisco Networking Academy at Wheeler High School, visit: http://www.union.k12.in.us/whs/All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

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Actively Teaching Cisco Networking Academies in IndianaU.S. Congressional District DatabaseData for this report was gathered using the U.S. Congressional District Database. This tool was developed to communicatewith congressional representatives about Networking Academy implementation in their home districts. The database mapsactively teaching Cisco Networking Academies by congressional district or by all districts within a state, providing academyname, city, state, and congressional district. A listing by state is updated annually. Custom reports by Congressional districtsmay be run upon request by contacting Melody Buchanan at Melody.Buchanan@ciscolearning.org.Table 6.Networking Academies in Indiana Congressional DistrictsNumber of IndianaCongressionalDistrictsNumber of IndianaCongressional Districtswith NetworkingAcademiesNumber of IndianaCongressional Districtswithout NetworkingAcademies% IndianaCongressionalDistrict Penetration990100%Source: MRE/Academy Connection, U.S. Congressional District DatabaseDate: January 18, 2007Actively Teaching Indiana Cisco Networking Academies byCongressional District* Indicates Cisco Networking Academy Training CenterSource: MRE/Academy Connection, U.S. Congressional District DatabaseDate: January 8, 2007Congressional District 1 Bernard Kleiman Joblink Learning Center (East Chicago) Davenport University - Merrillville (Merrillville) Gary Area Career Center (Gary) Hammond Area Career Center (Hammond) Hobart High School (Hobart) Lew Wallace High School (Gary) Merrillville School District (Merrillville) *Purdue University Calumet - ECET (Hammond) Tri-Creek Cisco Networking Academy (Lowell) Wheeler High School (Valparaiso)Congressional District 2 Blazer Cisco Network Academy (Elkhart) Davenport University - South Bend/Mishawaka (Granger) *Elkhart Area Career Center (Elkhart)All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Ivy Tech State College - South Bend (South Bend) SCILL Center Cisco Networking Academy (Knox)Congressional District 3 Anthis Career Center (Fort Wayne) Bishop Dwenger High School (Fort Wayne) East Noble School Corp. (Kendallville) *Indiana Institute of Technology (Fort Wayne) Ivy Tech State College - Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne) Leo Jr./Sr. High School (Leo) Steuben Cisco Academy (Angola) Warsaw Community Schools (Warsaw) Whitley County Consolidated Schools (Columbia City)Congressional District 4 Ben Davis High School (Indianapolis) Central Nine (Greenwood) Crawfordsville High School (Crawfordsville) Ivy Tech State College - Bloomington (Bloomington) *Ivy Tech State College - Region 4 (Lafayette) Whiteland High School (Whiteland) Zionsville Community High School (Zionsville)Congressional District 5 Carmel High School (Carmel) Heartland Career Center (Wabash) *J. Everett Light Career Center (Indianapolis) Maconaquah High School (Bunker Hill) Madison-Grant Networking (Fairmount) Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. (Fortville) Tucker Networking Academy (Marion)Congressional District 6 *Ball State University (Muncie) BSU-Industry and Technology (Muncie) C.A. Beard Networking Academy (Knightstown) Ebbertt Education Center (Anderson)All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

*Muncie Community Schools (Muncie) Richmond Area Career Center (Richmond) Wapahani Local Networking Acad. (Selma)Congressional District 7 Indiana Business College (ACC) (Indianapolis) *Indianapolis Public Schools (Indianapolis) MSD of Pike Township (Indianapolis)Congressional District 8 Attica Jr.-Sr. High School (Attica) Evansville North High School (Evansville) Ivy Tech State College - Evansville (Evansville) Ivy Tech State College-Terre Haute (Terre Haute) Loogootee High School (Loogootee) Terre Haute South Vigo High School (Terre Haute) *Vincennes University (Vincennes)Congressional District 9 C4-Columbus Area Career Connection (Columbus) Ivy Tech State College - Sellersburg (Sellersburg) Ivy Tech State College Madison (Madison) Prosser School of Technology (New Albany)All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

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Cisco Networking Academy: Promoting IT CareersThrough our Promoting IT Careers initiative, the Cisco Networking Academy engages students early in their classroomexperience by providing information about careers in IT and networking. The Promoting IT Career Website provides valuabletools for helping students navigate the IT landscape.Visit the Promoting IT Careers Website, http://www.cisco.com/go/promoteitcareers, which is dedicated to the following: Increasing awareness and interest in opportunities in IT and networking Creating interest in IT and networking as a profession Helping students establish career goals Providing tools and resources to support success as students pursue IT careers Creating opportunities for students and graduates to transition from classroom to careersFive Ways to Promote IT CareersThe following events and activities engage students at all levels of experience. Valuable tools and resources for each event areavailable through the Promoting IT Careers Website.1.Host Your Own All Academy DayAll Academy Day is a competition that gives students the chance to show off the skills they have learned in theNetworking Academy and to explore career pathways by interacting with IT professionals. Teams of students participatein three hands-on events: network cabling, router configuration, and a quiz bowl. For more information, visit:http://www.cisco.com/go/allacademyday2.Help Students See Your ShadowJob shadowing can be an important first step in pointing students toward IT careers. You can put on a full Job Shadowday or offer an event as simple as a guest speaker in your classroom. Hearing first-hand about the world of work from ITprofessionals helps students relate their classroom experiences to the workplace and can inspire students to pursue careersin math, science, and technology. For more information, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/jobshadowday3.Introduce Young Students to the World of ITPacketville is a public e-learning portal filled with interactive and educational resources for introducing students aged 8to 14 to the world of IT. Lesson plans, which are aligned with the standards of the International Society for Technology inEducation, include community service projects and career exploration. For more information, visit:http://www.cisco.com/go/packetville4.Connect Students with EmployersCisco and the Networking Academy are addressing the increasing demand within the Cisco Channel students and alumniwith employers by hosting NetWork Strategic Recruiting events throughout the United States. For more information,visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/networkeventsAll contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

5.Explore the Landscape of ITThis series of Virtual Field Trips helps Networking Academy students and instructors explore and understand thelandscape of IT and prepare for networking careers, all without leaving the classroom. Designed to engage students earlyon in their Networking Academy experience, the videos cover a range of topics that encourage students to continue theireducation and begin early to build their career path. A companion module that accompanies each video reinforces thecontent from the video. For more information, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/virtualfieldtripLearn More about IT and Networking Careers Certification Magazine, Hot Jobs & Skills for 2007http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM gen Article template.asp?articleid 2521&zoneid 1 CNNMoney.com, Skilled Worker Shortage Hurts obs outlook/index.htm Job Data Resources–U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment te-Level Job Projectionshttp://www.projectionscentral.com Robert Half Technology, CIOs Project Solid Growth in First-Quarter Hiring: Largest Net Increase in Hiring LevelsSince 2001, Survey Showshttp://www.roberthalftechnology.comAll contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Cisco Networking Academy: United StatesEducating the Architects of the Networked EconomyStudies worldwide show a gap between the IT jobs available and qualified candidates to fill them. The Cisco NetworkingAcademy educates the architects of the networked world, enabling students to pursue higher education in engineering,computer science, and related fields. Academies provide students with the technical skills they need to succeed in a wide rangeof careers, and ultimately, to aid in the development of their countries and local economies.Since the program’s creation in 1997, more than 2.1 million students have enrolled at more than 11,000 academies located inhigh schools, technical schools, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations in more than 160 countries. In theUnited States alone, there are more than 69,500 currently enrolled academy students and more than 2600 actively teachingacademies. Source: MRE/Academy Connection, Impact Data Date: As of Nov 20, 2006Source: AME/MRE report 1163 1221All State Stats and report 2451Date: As of Oct 31, 2006An Actively Teaching Academy has a class currently in session or has taught a class within a six-month period.A Currently Enrolled Student is enrolled in a class that is in session on the date specified. It does not include future classes that have not yetstarted.Table 1.Cisco Networking Academies in the United StatesStudents currently enrolled in the Networking Academy69,512Distinct cumulative Networking Academy graduates (have successfully completed a course)466,610274,076,036Total estimated cumulative contribution value to U.S. Networking Academies*Data included in this profile, including the list of actively teaching academies, is updated annually on Oct. 31Source: AME/MRE report 1163 1221All State Stats as of 10.31.06 corrected 11.21.06Date: As of Oct 31, 2006Graduates are distinct; therefore, each graduate is only counted once.*Source: AME/MRE report 1209 130112.13.06Table 2.Date: As of Dec 13, 2006Networking Academy Curriculum in the United StatesCurriculumNumber of Networking Academies activelyteaching the curriculum in the United States CCNACCNP2239175 IT EssentialsSecurityWireless892107109The five curricula above represent the core Cisco Networking Academy curricula. PNIE, Java, and UNIX are also available.Source: AME/MRE report 1163 1221All State Stats as of 10.31.06 corrected 11.21.06Date: As of Oct 31, 2006All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

Table 3.Actively Teaching U.S. Networking Academies by Education LevelEducation LevelNumber of U.S.Networking AcademiesPercentage of U.S.Networking AcademiesSecondary schools171265.3%Community 100%Total number of institutions activelyteaching Networking Academy curriculaPartial listing of education level options. Academies may select multiple options. Source: AME/MRE rpt 2451Date: As of Oct 31, 06Cisco Networking Academy: Workforce DevelopmentIf the United States is to remain competitive in this global economy, leading experts believe we must have a trained andeducated workforce. And yet, the number of U.S. students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math—critical areas for educating the workforce of tomorrow—continues to decline.The Cisco Networking Academy addresses this gap by providing students with the skills needed to succeed in the wide rangeof careers available today and tomorrow. In addition to integrating IT skills, the Networking Academy also embeds math,science, and language arts skills in the curriculum.IT Occupational DataTable 4.Selected IT-Related Occupations in the United StatesOccupationEmploymentEmployment ChangeAverage cPercentComputer Support puter Systems k and ComputerSystems etwork Systems and DataCommunications er and InformationSystems Managers284,140386,760102,6203615,420259,330as of May 2005*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review Nov 2005, epartment of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (US),http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oes nat.htmLearn MoreFor additional information about the Cisco Networking Academy, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/netacad.All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

U.S. Model of PracticeNational Science Foundation Grants Benefit Academy Students and CommunitiesAs developing nations increasingly educate their workforce in science and technology, the United States must keep pace withthe changing nature of the competition. To that end, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 3-million grants toseveral two-year community colleges, some of which are Cisco Networking Academies , to help develop the technicalknowledge of leaders and maintain U.S. economic competitiveness.“The ATE centers respond to national industry needs by equipping students with key skills required to excel in high-techworkplaces, increasing enrollment in educational programs that serve critical sectors, and serving as clearinghouses forexemplary instructional material and professional development tools,” says Arden L. Bement Jr., Director, NSF.The NSF project grants support Advanced Technological Education (ATE) initiatives, which focus on enhancing technicianand teacher education, technical expertise, students’ laboratory experiences, and applied research. Projects use multifacetedapproaches to add rigor to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses; infuse industry standards andworkplace competencies into classroom instruction; and provide educators with opportunities for professional development.The NSF grants also support ATE centers, which serve as change agents in their fields through strategic partnerships withregional and national employers.“The Networking Academies leverage NSF resources while ATE centers provide advanced curriculaand flexible training models to create successful collaborative partnerships that address criticalworkforce needs.”Gene Longo, Senior Manager for U.S. Field Operations, Cisco Networking Academy“The Networking Academies leverage NSF resources while ATE centers provide advanced curricula and flexible trainingmodels to create successful collaborative partnerships that address critical workforce needs,” says Gene Longo, SeniorManager for U.S. Field Operations, Cisco Networking Academy.NSF is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science andengineering. For more information about NSF, visit http://www.atecenters.org/ATE Centers That Are Making A DifferenceCREATE: Santa Clarita, CA, www.create-california.orgThe California Regional Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) project is a joint effortbetween six community colleges, five universities, and more than 50 high-tech engineering and technology employers. Since1997, the CREATE ATC consortium has offered a regional approach to workforce preparation and training by creatinginnovative, flexible strategies that teach students about the latest technological advances in a range of high-demand technologyfields.As a Cisco Academy Training Center (CATC), CREATE offers instructor training for Cisco CCNA courses, Cisco CCNP courses, and the Network Security curriculum in a train-the-trainer model. CREATE’s instructional skills and pedagogyAll contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

workshops enhance the quality of teachers who deliver Networking Academy courses in the community college setting.“We’re not just training teachers to teach the curriculum, we’re helping them become better teachers through professionaldevelopment,” says Kathy Alfano, Executive Director, CREATE. “They’re learning how to create structured lessons, addressvarious learning styles, and motivate their students while teaching rigorous content.”CREATE’s impact on pedagogy training spans beyond California, with regional hubs offering workshops in 14 states acrossthe nation. “To help keep our costs down,” says Alfano, “we’re piloting a program with NSF to develop ‘master trainers’ whocan train groups of facilitators to broaden our program reach and offer more learning opportunities to teachers.”CREATE’s technology courses are offered to students for credit and are pathways into degree programs at various 4-yearinstitutions in the region, including five California State University campuses. Since 1999, CREATE has helped educate morethan 20,000 students, developed and implemented 30 new degree programs and 105 new courses, and facilitated more than amillion dollars in additional funding through innovative industry and college partnerships.CyberWATCH: Washington, D.C. Area, www.cyberwatchcenter.orgIn 2005, to address the growing demand for cybersecurity technicians throughout metropolitan DC, NSF awarded a 3-milliongrant to establish a virtual regional center called CyberWATCH, which stands for Cybersecurity: Washington Area Trainingand Consortium Headquarters. The center consists of members from the Metropolitan Council of Governments, five CiscoNetworking Academy high schools, and several other higher-education institutions that contribute to the development of askilled workforce in computer and Internet security.Prince George’s Community College, a regional academy, provides leadership and coordination among the sevenCyberWATCH community colleges involved in the consortium, including the development of two model curricula forinformation assurance and information security. “We’ve agreed to adapt a

Academy courses, Erik not only passed his CCNA certification but received three scholarships to attend DeVry University in Tinley Park, Illinois. In addition, because of his CCNA certification, Erik was awarded 20 articulated college credits in networking classes. "Through the skills I received in the Cisco Networking Academy,