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Cisco Networking Academy: Ohio 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 Ohio2913Students currently enrolled in the Networking Academy16,763Distinct cumulative Networking Academy graduates (have successfully completed a course)9Number of different Networking Academy curricula currently being taught 10,987,618Total estimated cumulative contribution value to Ohio 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 OhioCurriculumNumber of Networking Academies activelyteaching the curriculum in Ohio CCNACCNP10510 ITEssentialsSecurityWireless4579Source: 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.Ohio Actively Teaching Networking Academies by Education LevelEducation LevelNumber of Ohio NetworkingAcademiesPercentage of OhioAcademiesSecondary schools8269%Community colleges2824%Universities54%Other33%118100%Total number of institutions activelyteaching Networking Academy curriculaPartial 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 OhioOccupationEmploymentEmployment s of May 2005 20022012NumericPercentComputer Support Specialists17,03021,0103,9802361015,860Computer Systems Analysts14,40018,6604,2603059015,420Network and ComputerSystems Administrators10,54013,8703,3303245011,410Network Systems and DataCommunications Analysts4,8607,1602,300472906,150Computer and InformationSystems Managers9,34012,2602,920314608,700Bureau 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.

Ohio Student and Graduate ProfileWhen Terezia Matejovic enrolled in the Cisco Networking Academy during her last two years at Briggs High School inColumbus, Ohio, she had little knowledge of information technologies. “I just jumped in,” says Terezia, who completed allfour Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA ) courses within the program and received her CCNA certification prior tograduation. At the end of the school year, she was chosen to represent her school and the Networking Academy at a regionalCisco conference.“While enrolled in the CCNA course, I was able to work hands-on with actual routers, setting up a simulated wide-areanetwork (WAN) environment,” Terezia recalls. “Some of the Cisco labs were difficult to complete, but they gave me theopportunity to apply what I had learned, develop new methods of problem solving, and enhance my critical-thinking skills.The group discussions we had in class helped me gain confidence in my ideas, and I was able to develop my thoughts wellenough to explain them to the other students. My goal was to become Cisco certified before I graduated, and I was very proudto accomplish that goal.”The program also helped Terezia develop her teaching skills. “Teamwork and communication are important when working onlarge-scale projects like WANs,” says Terezia. “I was able to share my skills with other students so that we could achieve ourcommon goals by working together. These skills will be of great value in my career.” Academy instructor James Martiny notesthat Terezia worked daily to assist a student who had difficulties focusing on classactivities. “With Terezia’s help, the student became increasingly engaged in the labprojects, and was able to absorb the knowledge that the labs had to offer,” Jamesrecalls.Terezia is especially proud to be the first in her family to obtain a college degree.She graduated from Xavier University in May 2006 with a bachelor of sciencedegree in business administration. Shortly after graduation, Terezia was hired as acustomer care agent with Contingent Network Services. Within three months, shewas promoted to project coordinator and is now the team lead for her department.“The skills that I obtained through the Networking Academy have been beneficial in starting my career. Mytechnical comprehension of networks, routers, and configurations has been critical in my ability toexecute projects and gain credibility with my field technicians.”Terezia MatejovicWhen asked how her education factors into her work, Terezia says, “The skills that I obtained through the NetworkingAcademy have been beneficial in starting my career. My technical comprehension of networks, routers, and configurations hasbeen critical in my ability to execute projects and gain credibility with my field technicians. The Networking Academy helpedme develop and enhance personal skills that I use to communicate with coworkers. These skills have established a firmfoundation from which to build my career.”To learn more about the Cisco Networking Academy at Briggs High School, visit www.columbus.k12.oh.us/brigghsAll 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 OhioU.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 Ohio Congressional DistrictsNumber of OhioCongressionalDistrictsNumber of OhioCongressional Districtswith NetworkingAcademiesNumber of OhioCongressional Districtswithout NetworkingAcademies% OhioCongressionalDistrict Penetration1817194.44%Source: MRE/Academy Connection, U.S. Congressional District DatabaseDate: January 18, 2007Actively Teaching Ohio Cisco Networking Academies byCongressional District* Indicates Cisco Networking Academy Training CenterSource: MRE/Academy Connection, U.S. Congressional District DatabaseDate: January 8, 2007Congressional District 2 Anderson (Cincinnati) Clermont College (Batavia) Little Miami (Morrow) Loveland (Loveland) *Mariemont City School District (Cincinnati) Milford (Milford) Ohio Valley CTC (West Union) Sycamore (Cincinnati)Congressional District 3 Centerville City Schools (Washington Township) Dayton Public Schools (Dayton) Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Clayton) Northmont City Schools (Englewood)All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.

*Sinclair Community College (Dayton) Warren County Career Center (Lebanon)Congressional District 4 James A Rhodes State College (Lima) Lima Senior High School (Lima) Mansfield Senior High (Mansfield) Marion City Schools (Marion) Marion Technical College (Marion) North Central State College (Mansfield) *Ohio CATC (TRECA) (Marion) Pioneer Career and Technology Center (Shelby) TRECA Digital Academy (Marion) *TRECA-Mallard (Marion) *Tri-Rivers Career Center (Marion) *Tri-Rivers Educational Computer Association (TRECA (Marion)Congressional District 5 Bellevue City Schools (Bellevue) *Cisco Academy of Northwest Ohio (OECN) (Archbold) Four County Career Center (Archbold) Northwest State Community College (Archbold) Sentinel Career Center (Tiffin) Terra Community College (Fremont) The Technology Center (Fremont) Tinora High School (Defiance)Congressional District 6 Columbiana County Career Center (Lisbon) Jefferson County Joint Vocational School (Bloomingdale) Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (Canfield) Swiss Hills Career Center (Woodsfield) Washington County Career Center (Marietta)Congressional District 7 Clark State Community College (Springfield) Columbus Independence High School (Columbus)All contents are Copyright 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.