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CorporateSocialResponsibilityCisco Networking AcademyTMGeorgiaImpact ProfileICT and Networking Courses Prepare and Inspire Future InnovatorsToday, 2 billion things are connected over the Internet. Experts say that by 2020 more than 37 billion organicand inorganic connections will be made. This rapid increase is called the Internet of Everything, whichdemands a technology-adept workforce across all fields and disciplines.Cisco Networking Academy provides information and communication technology (ICT) and networking coursesto high schools, community colleges and universities globally. Students learn how to design, build and secureintelligent networks, while developing soft skills like leadership, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Classroominstruction, online learning, interactive games, simulations, and hands-on practice are continuously refreshedand aligned with U.S. STEM and education standards.More than 1 million students are enrolled in Networking Academy courses around the world, preparing tobecome the innovators of tomorrow.The Impact in Georgia6,873143Students taught in 2013-2014Instructors preparing the ICT workforce57,220Students since inception25.69 Million44Estimated in-kind contribution to educationOrganizations offeringCisco ICT coursesyou networks impact 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Page 1 of 6
Impact Profile 2015GeorgiaInnovative Technology Education for All Education LevelsCisco Networking Academy offers a comprehensive teaching and learningprogram licensed free to not-for-profit organizations, including coursecontent, lab exercises, simulation software, gaming, interactive teachingguides, assessments, and grade books. All teaching materials are availableonline with 24-hour support.Cisco Networking Academy courses are designed for secondary, postsecondary, and professional development education programs. Forsecondary programs, courses are aligned chapter by chapter with STEMcluster topics, Common Core State Standards for technical subjects, andNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS).ICT and Networking Courses Engage StudentsStudents acquire the basic-to-advanced ICT and networking expertiseneeded by every business, school, hospital, nonprofit, and other organizationthat relies on intelligent networks to keep them running and secure.Courses include IT Essentials, Linux Essentials, Cisco CCNA Routing andSwitching, CCNA Security, and Cisco CCNP . Supplemental courses covervoice, cloud, healthcare IT, and more."What the [technology] workforce needsnow are those who can present whatthey are doing to people who are not inIT. Along with tech skills, they certainlyneed business skills as well.”– Networking Academy graduateThe hands-on instructional approach using real-world scenarios encouragesstudent engagement, and increases their ability to synthesize what theylearn for application in other contexts.Students strengthen their understanding of technology, math, science, andengineering concepts, which improves their success in advanced studiesand prepares them for globally-recognized certification exams.21st Century Career-Ready SkillsCourses integrate skill areas identified as critical for 21st century professionals: Problem solving and decision making: Students configure andtroubleshoot networks based on real-world scenarios.Creative and critical thinking: Students synthesize what they learnand apply it in other contexts.Collaboration, communication, and negotiation: Students acquireteamwork and leadership skills through group projects.Intellectual curiosity and information handling: Students developthe ability to evaluate, structure, and present information clearly."Black Box Network Services partnerswith academy schools to providestudents with internships, jobshadowing, and job offers. Cisco doesan exceptional job preparing students toexcel in today's business environment.Our academy hires have addedimmediate impact to our clients'Courses prepare students to reach their full potential in new or existingcareers, or to establish their own businesses.Professional and Community Developmentinitiatives, and continue to excel byachieving advanced certifications."–Talent Acquisition ManagerUnique to the program are support communities for both instructors andstudents. Instructors receive training prior to teaching their first class, andongoing professional development opportunities. Cisco hosts peercommunities that enable instructors to collaborate and share best practices inperson and online. Students take part in skills competitions, and access aglobal network of peer mentorship for coursework and exam preparation. 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Page 2 of 6
Impact Profile 2015GeorgiaHigh Demand for ICT and Networking SkillsNetworking is expected to be the second fastest growing ICT specialization in the United States and Canada.2022 U.S. Employment Growth Projections115%15%7%25%37%12%11%18%Computer emsAnalystsInformationSecurityAnalystsNetwork omputerOccupations36%20%Georgia Employment Growth Projections (2012-2022)121%114%10%32%16%23%Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.projectionscentral.comTop Cisco Certifications by Salary2ICT salaries are on the rise, particularly for professionals with specialized training or certification. For example, Cisconetwork administration knowledge and skills result in a 9% higher salary on average. 90,833 81,308 71,482Additional Cisco certifications are available,including CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCIE , CCDA , and more.2Source: Global Knowledge, 15 Most PopularIT and Business Certifications for pageid 3646The Impact in GeorgiaThe partnership between Cisco and Georgia education institutions has touched the lives of many students andgenerated a large estimated in-kind contribution towards education.Impact since program inception in 199757,220Students 25.69MEstimated In-Kind Contribution Value1-8, 11-14 (86%)Congressional Districts ParticipatingImpact over the last 12 months6,873Students19%Female Students 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.143Instructors44AcademiesPage 3 of 6
Impact Profile %49%12%4%Community-based organizations, middle schools, military, nontraditional educational settings, and post-graduate institutionsStudents that enroll in more than one education level or curriculum in 12 months may be counted more than onceCOUNTYCITYSCHOOLBibbMaconCentral Georgia Technical CollegeSavannah State arettaSITASavannah Technical CollegeWestwood College Midtown (ACC)Woodville-Tompkins Career & Tech InstWestwood College Northlake (ACC)Clayton State UniversityOsborne High SchoolGwinnettLawrencevilleGwinnett Technical CollegeNorcrossDynasty Entrepreneur Dev Inc.Business Apprentice Prof Inst (BAPI)HenryStockbridgeDeVry University, Henry County (ACC)122nd Reg Training Inst (RTI) GA NGHoustonWarner RobinsCentral GA Tech -Warner RobinsChattahoochee Technical CollegeLaurensDublinOconee Fall Line Technical CollegeMoultrieMoultrie Technical CollegeMuscogeeColumbusColumbus Technical CollegeAlpharettaDeVry University, Alpharetta (ACC)ClarkstonDeKalb Technical CollegeMariettaDeKalbFultonSouthern Polytechnic State Univ Cont EdCobbColquittHerzing University Atlanta (ACC)AugustaRichmondAugusta Technical CollegeU.S. Army School of ITDecaturDeVry University, Decatur (ACC)DoughertyAlbanyAlbany Technical CollegeDouglasDouglasvilleAlexander High SchoolSpaldingGriffinSouthern Crescent Technical CollegeFayetteFayettevilleArmy Special Ops Comm 112th SOSBSumterAmericusS GA Technical Institute - AmericusFloyd County Technical High SchoolThomasThomasvilleSouthwest Georgia Technical CollegeGA Northwestern Tech College -FCCToombsVidaliaSoutheastern Technical CollegeFort GordonGeneral Dynamics C4 SystemsINFO SYS DIVISION, 551ST SIG BNFloydRomeForsythCummingLanier Technical CollegeWalkerRock SpringGA Northwestern Technical College Walker County CampusAlpharettaFulton Inst of Tech - Milton Satellite CtrWareAlmaOkefenokee Technical CollegeAtlanta Technical CollegeWayneJesupAltamaha Technical CollegeFulton Inst of Tech –Instr Tech CtrWhitfieldDaltonDalton State CollegeFultonAtlantaACC Accredited Career CollegeImpact StoryNetworking Academy Inspires a Restless StudentGary Simat loved to learn, but once a subject or teacher no longer held his interest, he tuned out.One thing that usually kept his interest was technology, although not necessarily from textbooks.In elementary school, he found himself helping with IT support at the school.By the time he was in high school, Gary knew that he was not cut out for a conventionaleducational path or career. In Cape Coral, Florida, Lee County High Tech Center offered a oneyear Cisco Networking Academy program. “I was bored in high school, and I don’t honestly knowif I would have finished. But as soon as I got into the Networking Academy program, I finished mysenior year with the academy courses.” 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Page 4 of 6
Impact Profile 2015GeorgiaWhat Gary particularly liked was that his academy instructor recognized what each student was good at, and pushedhim or her toward that. “If we got ahead of where the rest of the class was, she would give us a problem to work on orlet us choose something. We all became pretty fearless about trial-and-error design, configuration and troubleshooting.It was a continuous learning process, and I was never bored.”Gary remembers choosing Linux projects to work on. “I loved being pushed to test the limits of what I knew. Ourinstructor also taught us how to work as part of a team, which is a skill you need if you’re going to run a company. Forme, although I didn’t realize it at the time, it was the perfect training environment for an entrepreneur. I wasn’t always anentrepreneurial thinker. For me, it was a gradual evolution. In fact, the academy played an important role in developingthe idea that I could achieve something better and faster working for myself.”Sharing Real-World Experiences with Academy StudentsAfter graduation, Gary worked for two different companies, and was laying the groundwork for starting his ownbusiness. He connected with other tech gurus and started a company called TotalServer Solutions (TSS), headquartered in Atlanta. Gary is the chief executive officer.TSS provides networking and data center products and services, including managedservices, with revenue growth over 30% each year for the past few years.Jim Drennen, director for Cisco Networking Academy at Pensacola State College, says: “TSS covers such a broadspectrum of technologies for so many types of companies that Gary’s perspective is invaluable. He volunteers his timeon the advisory board for academy programs in the area. He provides excellent input on keeping the curriculum wellrounded, and helps make our students even more marketable.”Gary also returns to the Lee County High Tech Center to sit down and talk with academy students. “A lot of students areback in school because they want to change or accelerate their careers. They may already have jobs and families. Theywant to make sure they’ll get a great job, perform well, and advance. Their time is valuable, so I want to give them thebest possible advice on how to achieve those goals.”Gary stresses the importance of ongoing learning. “I didn’t thrive inside the four walls of the classrooms. But you can’tbe successful in technology and not be in constant learning mode. Students are interested a wide range of areas, fromsecurity to advanced routing, and the good news is there are opportunities in all of these areas. I encourage them topaint their own picture, think about how they may want to grow and change with the industry, and keep adding to theirareas of knowledge and credentials. My personal story validates that they’re in the right program to make any dreamhappen.” He also wants to hear what the students have to say.“It’s up to us who are in hiring positions to stay connected to educational programs like CiscoNetworking Academy that are turning out the workforce of the future.”For all the entrepreneurs out there, Gary says that the Cisco Networking Academy served another purpose that hedidn’t fully appreciate until TSS was a growing, successful company, “There probably would have been more trial-anderror in the early stages if I hadn’t already ‘been there, done that’ in the classroom setting. That’s a far less costly way totry things and learn from your mistakes.”Next year, TSS will set up a network management internship program to support the company’s managed servicesbusiness. As his company grows, he intends to establish personal relationships with Cisco Networking Academyprograms in Atlanta for job candidates. “I know how well trained academy students are. I like the way the academychallenges students to think on their feet, and not just follow the rules.” 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Page 5 of 6
Impact Profile 2015GeorgiaLearn More About Cisco Networking AcademySee videos and more impact stories. Learn how to get involved. www.cisco.com/go/netacad/uscCisco Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Cisco CSR efforts are aligned with five focus areas, as illustrated. CiscoNetworking Academy is a Society program and Cisco’s largest in education.Cisco In-Kind Contribution Value (IKCV) comprises product donations and probono services. Cisco assesses IKCV at fair market value defined by the IRSas the price that inventory, products, or certain professional services wouldgarner on the open market between a company and its directcustomers/clients.All Cisco CSR IKCV – United States12 months (11/1/13-10/31/14)Since 2007 63,014,402 339,249,606csr.cisco.comCisco Corporate Social ResponsibilityWe create opportunities to transform lives, communities, and the environment through the combined power of humancollaboration and networked connections. We call this “impact multiplied.” Together with others, we apply technology tounlock the intelligence and fuel the innovation needed to address some of the world’s most pressing problems.Our corporate social responsibility efforts focus on five areas: improving the well-being of people and communities aroundthe world, using our technology to improve environmental sustainability, conducting our business ethically, creating aworkplace where our employees thrive, and maintaining our high standards for ethics, labor rights, health, safety, and theenvironment throughout our supply chain. 2015 Cisco and/or its affiliates. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Page 6 of 6
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