1. US/CAN NetAcad 1 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Cisco Networking Academy: A Tool for Economic Recovery Leveraging Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding Networking Academy U.S. Field Team August 2009

2. 2 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 DISPLAY NOTE: a number of slides in this deck include content builds; if you want to utilize this feature, please view in ‘presentation’ mode This presentation is for informational purposes only.

3. 3 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential “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

4. 4 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Economic Stimulus and IT 1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rate, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 2 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.pdfhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040609-10-tech-skills.html 4 Foote Partners, David Foote, CEO, http://www.footepartners.comhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/stimulus_packag_1.html As of August 2010, the current unemployment is 9.6% (14.9 million) 1 “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 Executive Office of the President, Council of Economic Advisors: Estimate of jobs to be created or saved by ARRA: 2009 0.7 million 2010 3.0 million 2011 2.5 million 2012 0.7 million TOTAL 6.9 million jobs 2

5. 5 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential ARRA Investment in IT Infrastructure Short term economic boost, groundwork for long term growth $10 Billion investment = 212,000 jobs Healthcare IT Broadband Smart Grid $10 Billion investment = 239,000 jobs $10 Billion investment = 498,000 jobs 3 examples of economic stimulus impact: Source: ITIF; Digital Road to Recovery: http://www.itif.org/index.php?id=212http://www.itif.org/index.php?id=212

6. 6 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 carbon- dioxide 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 Healthcare IT “Emerald Cities” ad 1 Boston Consulting Group, www.bcg.com/about_bcg/media_center/press_releases.jsp?id=2792www.bcg.com/about_bcg/media_center/press_releases.jsp?id=2792

7. 7 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential The Network is the Platform for Green Greener IT Smart Buildings Healthcare IT Broadband Smart Grid Virtual Collaboration Green IT

8. 8 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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

9. 9 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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

10. 10 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 industry- recognized 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

11. 11 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential United States: Networking Academy Impact Students137,538 Female students15% Distinct cumulative students (having successfully completed at least one course) 593,785 Academies2,181 Instructors3,652 Education Level (students/academies at more than one education level are distributed proportionately) Secondary Schools Community Colleges UniversitiesOther 1 Students41%47%10%2% Academies60%31%7%2% Curricula 2 (students/academies that take/teach multiple curricula are counted more than once) ITECCNA 1, 2CCNA 3, 4 Advanced Technologies/ Other 3 Students 33%66%19%5% Academies 48%75%52%19% Contribution value 4 (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

12. 12 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential United States: IT Job Projections Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov/emp/emptabapp.htm, based on data available on of Oct 31, 2008www.bls.gov/emp/emptabapp.htm * 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 http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcst.htm Selected IT Occupations EmploymentChange Average Annual Openings Employment as of May 2008* 20062016Number% Computer Support Specialists 552,000624,00071,00021.924,000 545,520 Computer Systems Analysts 504,000650,000146,00029 28,000 489,890 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 309,000393,000 83,0002715,000 327,850 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 262,000 402,000140,00053.419,000 230,410 Computer and Information Systems Managers 264,000307,00043,00016.49,000 276,820

13. 13 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Transforming Education is a Key Goal of the ARRA Program Networking Academy Aligns to 21 st Century Skills Framework

14. 14 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 21 st Century Education Model A public-private partnership developing career and college ready students “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, 2/24/092/24/09 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

15. 15 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Opportunities to Align Cisco Networking Academy with ARRA

16. 16 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential ARRA Guiding Principles American Recovery and Reinvestment Act “Spend quickly to save and create jobs” “Ensure transparency and accountability” “Thoughtfully invest one-time funds” “Advance effective reforms” Networking Academy is a proven replicable and scalable model Online assessment system tracks and reports student learning Initial investment in equipment and instructor training, with minimal ongoing costs A track record of learning success with diverse students

17. 17 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) $650M 50% formula; 50% competitive Can be used for implementing information technology courses Grants to Governors $39.8B (Ed) 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) Competitive Grants for High Growth, Emerging Industries $750M Flow-through funding (WIB) Adult Training and Employment $495M Dislocated Workers $200M Youth Activities $1.18B CommerceTitle II-D Stabilization Labor Competitive Grants for Public Computer Centers through NTIA $200M Broadband access, training, support for greater use of broadband, especially by low income, aged, unemployed, and other vulnerable groups Networking Academy Opportunities

18. 18 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Some Allowable Activities Eligibility Local WIBs will apply directly to DOL More criteria may be forthcoming Specific award information TBA by DOL $500 million designated for energy efficiency and renewable energy careers $250 million designated for health care careers 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 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

19. 19 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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. ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligible applicants include: 1. National community based and faith-based org. with local networks 2. Local strategic partnerships Applicants apply directly to ETA ETA expects to award $3-$8 million for national projects and $2-$4 million for local projects Local to Federal deadline Applications are due no later than 4:00 pm EDT on September 29, 2009 Applications available at: http://www.doleta.gov/gra nts/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08- 19.pdf http://www.doleta.gov/gra nts/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-08- 19.pdf Classroom occupational training On-the-job training Internships and registered apprenticeships Basic skills training Skills and aptitude assessments Updating curriculum Case management Supportive services Some Allowable Expenses

20. 20 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 low- wage workers, to enter and advance in the healthcare sector and other high growth/emerging industries. ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligible applicants include: 1. Public entities 2. Private nonprofit entities 3. Educ, training, and healthcare providers 4. May include local WIBs, labor, one stop systems, tribal orgs Local agencies will apply directly to ETA for funding $25 million reserved for projects serving communities impacted by automotive restructuring Local to Federal deadline October 5, 2009 Application available at http://edocket.access.gpo. gov/2009/pdf/E9- 17416.pdf Direct training and/or education, placement, and related activities Classroom occup. training On-the-job training Registered apprenticeships Contextualized learning Internships Skills assessment, job search Updating curriculum to support training Some Allowable Expenses

21. 21 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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. ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligibility 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.careeronestop. org/WiaProviderSear ch.asp Federal to State Formula Allocations www.dol.gov/opa/medi a/press/eta/eta200902 49-chart.pdf Federal to State States begin receiving these funds in March 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 Job readiness training Adult basic education training State to Local Awards The process for distributing these funds to LWIBs will vary by state State WIA contacts are available at www.doleta.gov/usworkf orce/statecon.cfm www.doleta.gov/usworkf orce/statecon.cfm State to Local Timeline Timeline will vary by state Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010 Local agencies must expend these funds by June 30, 2011 Some Allowable Expenses

22. 22 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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. ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligibility Local Workforce Investment Boards and One- Stop Career Centers will receive funding from State Departments of Labor More specific eligibility criteria and timelines will vary by state Federal to State Allocations www.dol.gov/opa/med ia/press/eta/eta20090 249-chart.pdf 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 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 www.servicelocator.org www.careeronestop.org Federal to State 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 Some Allowable Expenses Guidance Letter for DOL http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/ corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2728 http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/ corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2728 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

23. 23 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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: A gencies 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). ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligibility Local WIBs and OSCCs will receive funding from State Departments of Labor Federal to State Allocations www.dol.gov/opa/med ia/press/eta/eta20090 249-chart.pdf State to Local Awards Specific eligibility criteria/timelines vary by state Searchable database of OSCCs is available at www.servicelocator.org and www.careeronestop.org www.servicelocator.org www.careeronestop.org Federal to State Allocations made March 6, SDOLs will begin receiving funds immediately State to Local State departments will distribute funds to LWIBs and OSCCs on priorities and timelines established by each state Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010 Local agencies must expend funds by June 30, 2011 Guidance Letter for DOL http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives /attach/TEGL/TEGL14-08.pdf http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives /attach/TEGL/TEGL14-08.pdf Training activities can include: Occupational skills training On-the-job training Programs that combine workplace training and related instruction Skill upgrade and retraining Grants to States for Dislocated Worker Training Some Allowable Expenses

24. 24 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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 ApplicantsAward InfoTimeline Eligible applicants include: Public schools Libraries Community support organizations Community colleges and other institutions of higher ed Non-Profits Local agencies will apply directly to NTIA for funding 20% matching funds required Guidance at: http://broadbandusa.s c.egov.usda.gov/files/ BB%20NOFA%20FIN AL%2007092009.pdf http://broadbandusa.s c.egov.usda.gov/files/ BB%20NOFA%20FIN AL%2007092009.pdf Local to Federal deadline 1 st round: Open July 14, 2009, deadline Aug. 14, 2009 2 additional rounds expected, 1 grant/state Applications available at http://broadbandusa.sc.egov. usda.gov/download_app.htm Infrastructure acquisitions including hardware and software Personnel Education and training Outreach activities Operational Expenses with plan for sustainability Some Allowable Expenses

25. 25 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential How Does Networking Academy Fit In? Cisco Networking Academy provides:  the infrastructure to create sustainable programs for workforce development  a pipeline of talent to fuel workforce development for economic recovery  effective pathway model for high school- post secondary  a proven 21 st century teaching and learning model that will lead to students being career and college ready What You Can Do NOW  Meet with leaders at your local WIB and other grantors of funding to determine requirements  Develop a project that positions Cisco Networking Academy as a ‘shovel’ ready solution  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/us- can/stim.html, including the Cisco Grants Webinar recordings www.cisco.com/web/learning/ netacad/us- can/stim.html  For more information, contact netacad_econstim@cisco.com netacad_econstim@cisco.com

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27. 27 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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”Leveraging Cisco Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding (60 minutes)

28. 28 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential For more information, contact netacad_econstim@cisco.com 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

29. 29 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 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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