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Presentation_ID 1 © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Welcome 2008 US Conference Amy Christen Vice President Networking Academy Worldwide
Presentation_ID 1© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential
Welcome 2008 US Conference
Amy Christen
Vice President Networking Academy Worldwide
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Cisco Networking Academy The First Ten Years
Over 700,000 students annually
Over 2 million students since inception
Over 160 countries
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Over 120,000 Students AnnuallyOver 120,000 Students Annually
Over 740,000 Students Since InceptionOver 740,000 Students Since Inception
Over 2,400 AcademiesOver 2,400 Academies
NetAcad in the United States
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1%
6%
1%
16%5%
8%
5%
22%
18%
18%
Students by Region Global Total: 760,000 April 30, 2008
Global Reach
12% year over year growth18% female
U.S. and Canada
Europe
Latin America
Central and Eastern Europe
Russia and CIS
Middle East
Africa
AsiaPac - Mature
AsiaPac –Emerging/Less DevelopedJapan
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U.S. and Canada
Europe
Latin America
Central and Eastern Europe
Russia and CIS
Middle East
Africa
AsiaPac - Mature
AsiaPac –Emerging/Less DevelopedJapan
Africa
Latin America
Worldwide
Upper Secondary*2-3 Year Institutions4 Year Institutions**Other***
Diverse Educational EngagementGlobal Total: 761,000 April 30, 2008
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Globally Consistent, Locally RelevantDiverse Students:
Age Gender Challenging Circumstances
Diverse Communities:Adv Ed InstitutionsPublic Schools Second ChanceMature & Developing Countries
Impact:91% Use Skills Daily79% Pursue More IT Education40% NetAcad Impacted Career
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We Are 10!
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10th Anniversary in Washington D.C.
Raising Awareness of 10 years of Success
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State-by-State Recognition
Sixteen State 10:10 Events
Strong State Partnerships:5 Governors11 Lt Govs100% Dept of Ed sponsorship
12 more events coming soon!
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An Outstanding Year- Thank You!Product
• 13 new courses
• US Adoption: >50% CCNA, >70% ITE students
• Accessibility:• vision, hearing and
mobility/dexterity’• Translation commitment
(6 UN languages)
Infrastructure
Academy Connection Improvements
MWO identityUsability improvements
Academy NetSpace
RelationshipsStudents Advocacy
Rejuvenated Commitment
10:10 eventsCisco internal
Increased Instructor Engagement
Curricula
Program Design
Enhanced Image
Marketing Materials
Improved cert access & alignment
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Thank you, Gene
Photo tbd
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Here in Portland…… ……Meet NetAcad Global Representatives
Tara Collison
Student Advocacy
Gary Coman
Technical Advocacy
CSR, South Africa
Bill Souders
Product
Management
Laura Quintana Jackie Barker
Global Operations
Learning Systems
Development
Kyle Thornton
Jeremy Creech Dara WestKomal Saini
Learning Systems
Development
Learning Systems
DevelopmentIT
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Skills Gap
The US Networking Skills Gap is growingGrowing Market need in multiple segmentsRetiring workforce and millennial generation
Networking as a careerLifelong learning
NetAcad Imperativefeed the pipeline
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The Networking Career Pipeline
(Gap: 9%)Security
(Gap: 17%)Voice
Wireless(Gap 37%)
Added Skills
Added Skills
Added Skills
2011 GAP =70,000 entry level jobs
Source: US IDC Study
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Technology Education is Crucial
Technical Education is CrucialOpportunity for CareerNational CompetitivenessTech is Everywhere, Important to Everyone
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Education’s Future
Bridging Education Systems
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Education’s Future
Bridging Education SystemsFor an Increasingly Mobile and Diverse Population
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Education’s Future
Bridging Education SystemsFor an Increasingly Mobile and Diverse PopulationWho will be Learning Throughout Their Entire Life
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Education’s Future
Bridging Education SystemsFor an Increasingly Mobile and Diverse PopulationWho will be Learning Throughout Their Entire LifeIn a Multi-Media, Networked Economy
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Education’s Future
Bridging Education SystemsFor an Increasingly Mobile and Diverse PopulationWho will be Learning Throughout Their Entire LifeIn a Multi-Media, Networked EconomyDriven by Rapidly Evolving Technology
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Our Future
Challenge
Opportunity
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Our Future
ChallengeWorking Across Education Boundaries
OpportunityCollaborate to Bridge HS, CC and University
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Our Future
ChallengeWorking Across Education BoundariesFocus & Funding for Technical Education
OpportunityCollaborate to Bridge HS, CC and UniversityPromote Tech Ed in Local/State and National Government
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Our Future
ChallengeWorking Across Education BoundariesFocus & Funding for Technical EducationExposure & Experience for Students
OpportunityCollaborate to Bridge HS, CC and UniversityPromote Tech Ed in Local/State and National Government Add Employers and Alumni to our Team
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Working Together…….Government Non-Profit
Education Business
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……We Make a DifferenceGovernment Non-Profit
Education Business
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You Make The DifferenceFocus on the Students and Their Success, Each One.Embrace the New Curriculum, Packet Tracer and InteractivityCollaborate with Your Fellow InstructorsPartner with Local Employers & NetAcad Alumni
And…..Together We Will Demonstrate the Impact of Technical Education & NetAcad
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Here in Portland, Please Take Time to…Absorb new Curriculum and Technology conceptsRe-connect with people you know Meet new colleaguesShare your best practicesLearn what is working for othersProvide feedback to the Networking Academy Ask questions…..and have FUN!
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