© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 1 Welcome to Job Shadow Day Presenter’s name Title Networking Academy

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 2 What Is Groundhog Job Shadow Day? A national initiative which…  Helps students connect classroom skills to the workplace  Fosters better understanding of career pathways  Allows participants to experience first-hand the day-to-day workplace

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 3 What Is Groundhog Job Shadow Day?  Developed by the National Job Shadow Day Coalition, a partnership that includes Junior Achievement America’s Promise U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Labor  Job Shadow Day started in Boston in 1996 You are participating in the 10th year of job shadowing  This year, over 1 million students and more than 100,000 businesses are expected to participate Cisco is proud to be a participant in Job Shadow Day!

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 4 How Does This Apply to Me?  One-third of students learned about career choices from job shadowing  Through the Networking Academy program, Job Shadow Day introduces you to careers in the IT industry

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 5 How Is Cisco Involved?  JSD is only one component of a comprehensive strategy to build an pipeline of skilled IT job candidates  Cisco and the Networking Academy program are committed to both student and graduate success That means preparing you for both the challenges and opportunities of today's tech- savvy workforce

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 6 Learn How to Take Your Skills from the Classroom to the Workplace Packetville Online gaming introduces students ages 8-14 to technology and how the Internet works Virtual Field Trips Videos and Companion Modules on a variety of topics engage students in continuing their education and building their career path Job Shadow Day Students connect classroom skills to the workplace by interacting with IT professionals All Academy Day Teams of students participate in three hands-on events: network cabling, router configuration, and a quiz bowl NetWork Strategic Recruitment Events Pilot events link post-secondary students and alumni with Cisco Channel Partners Career Connection Job Board FREE job placement and career development program that links students and alumni with employers

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 7 Promoting IT Careers Website

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 8 Stay Connected  Access valuable career development tools and resources  Join the Alumni Community:

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 9 Develop and Post Your Resume, Then Search for Job Postings  Visit the Career Connection Job Board:

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 10 Get the Most Out of Job Shadow Day  Explore some of the resources that are available to you as a Networking Academy student  Ask questions  Consider careers Imagine what different IT positions might be like Talk with your instructor or today’s presenters about their careers in IT  Take advantage of the FREE resources that are available to you as a Networking Academy student Visit the Cisco.com websites Register for both the Alumni Connection and Career Connection job board

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