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Cisco Networking Academy: A Tool for Economic Recovery

Leveraging Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding

Networking Academy U.S. Field Team

May 2009


Agenda

• Welcome

• How Cisco Networking Academy fits the economic stimulus opportunities

• Best practices

• Next steps

• Q&A

• Polling


Purpose

• To help you understand more about the economic stimulus priorities

• To share tools and resources created to assist you in navigating the grant opportunities

• Help you understand how to leverage Cisco Networking Academy as a framework for grant application

This webinar is for informational purposes only.


“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.”

US 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


Economic Stimulus Plan: Education and IT

1 Press release 2/26/09, Duncan Highlights Budget Proposals, http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/02/02262009.html2 NetworkWorld, 3/30/09, http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040609-10-tech-skills.html3 InformationWeek 2/5/09, Stimulus Package Will Spur New Tech Jobs, http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/stimulus_packag_1.html

• The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation finds that an investment of $30 billion in America’s IT and network infrastructure in 2009 will create approximately 949,000 jobs

• Amid the worst job market in 25 years, IT is holding steady, remaining a safe, interesting and high-paying place to be because it enables companies to deliver cheaper and better products 2

There's going to be a land grab of [technical] talent

reminiscent of the dot-com era, predicts John Glaser,

CIO of Partners Healthcare, which operates Mass

General and Brigham & Women's Hospitals in Boston 3

We need to invest in our economic future and enable our kids to compete in today's

global environment. America's students and workers need a higher level of education and training. – U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan1

• As of March 31, the current unemployment is 13.2 million (8.5%) 1


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


Networking Academy in the United States

Networking Academy Students 128,318

Distinct cumulative Networking Academy graduates (having successfully completed at least one course)

549,845

Academies 2,219

Instructors 3,747

Cumulative contribution value to United States Networking Academies *

> $300,000,000

Education Level AllSecondary

High Schools

2-3 year or Community

College

4 year College or

University

Other

Students 128,318 45% 44% 10% 1%

Academies 2,219 60% 31% 7% 2%

Source: AME/MRE FULL Package of Quarterly Metrics_10 31 08_v1.xls*This estimate includes donations and discounts made to educational institutions implementing Cisco Networking Academy within the United States.


Transforming Education is a Key Goal of the ARRA ProgramNetworking Academy Aligns to the 21st Century Skills Framework


Networking Academy: 21st Century Education Interactive, in-person and web-delivered teaching and learning

24/7 student access

No-cost curriculum licenses available for nonprofit educational institutions

Hands-on labs (discounted equipment)

Online assessments

Instructor professional development

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, 2/24/09

21st Century Teaching 21st Century Learning 21st Century Careers


How Cisco Networking Academy Fits with Economic Stimulus Opportunities


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


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, EmergingIndustries

$750M

Flow-through funding (WIB)

Adult Training and Employment

$495M

Dislocated Workers $200M

Youth Activities$1.18B

CommerceTitle II-DStabilization Labor

CompetitiveGrants for Public

Computer Centersthrough NTIA

$200M

Broadband access, training,

support for greater use of broadband, especially by low

income, aged, unemployed, and other vulnerable

groups

Networking Academy Opportunities


Grants to States for Adult Employment

and Training Activities

$500 million is available for formula

grants

Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and

Emerging Industry Sectors

$750 millionCompetitive grant process through

WIB

Broadband Technology

Opportunities Program

Funding the creation of Public Computer Centers

Competitive grants

Dept of LaborWorkforce

Investment Act


Investment Act

Good Fit for Networking Academy

Dept of Commerce

Grants to States for Youth

Activities

$1.2 billion

Formula grants through WIB


Investment Act


Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors: Department of Labor

Grant Description: $750 million, competitive.

Program Priorities: ETA anticipates that a significant portion will be used in the area of green jobs. Remaining funds will have a priority for health care.

Applicants Award Info Timeline Some Allowable Expenses

Eligibility

Local WIBs will apply directly to the DOL

More criteria may be forthcoming

Specific award info TBA by the

DOL

$500 million designated for energy efficiency and renewable energy careers

$250 million designated for health care careers

State to Federal deadline

Program guidance and application materials are expected to be released by the DOL by June 30, 2009

Specific allowable activities are TBA by the DOL

Examples of possible eligible areas:

Projects that provide training to upgrade the skills of employed workers in enterprise communities or empowerment zones.

Projects that promote the use of distance learning.

Establishment of partnerships with national organizations with expertise in developing and administering employment and training services.


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.

Applicants Award Info Timeline

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/WiaProviderSearch.asp

Federal to State Formula Allocations

www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20090249-chart.pdf

Federal to State Timeline

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/usworkforce/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


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.


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


A list of State WIB contacts is available at www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/statecon.cfm

A searchable database of current One-Stop Career Centers is at www.servicelocator.org and www.careeronestop.org

Federal to State Timeline

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 to by mid-April

Guidance Letter for DOL 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



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: Agencies 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).


Eligibility

Local WIBs and OSCCs will receive funding from State Departments of Labor

Federal to State Allocations


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

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

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



Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP)Public Computer Center ComponentNational 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.

Program Priorities: Details under development by the NTIA. Based on ARRA, one objective is to provide broadband education, awareness, training, access, equipment, and support.


Eligible applicants are expected to include:

Public schools

Libraries

Community support organizations

Community colleges and other institutions of higher ed

Local agencies will apply directly to NTIA for funding

Information about reward amount restrictions will be released with the official guidance

Local to Federal deadline

3 rounds of applications are expected:

Apr-Jun 2009Oct-Dec 2009Apr-Jun 2010

Applications will be available at

www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants

Ensure access to broadband service by community anchor institutions through the acquisition of:

Equipment

Networking capability

Hardware and software

Digital network technology

Infrastructure for broadband services



How Does Networking Academy Fit In?

Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and

Emerging Industry Sectors

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 21st 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: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/ netacad/us/econ_stim.html, including the Cisco Grants Webinar recordings

For more information, contact [email protected]


Networking Academy: Best Practices


Ernie FriendDirector of Academic Systems

Florida Community College

Jacksonville, FL


Networking Academy in Healthcare

IT in Healthcare

Biomedical degree program

Working with local hospitals


Networking Academy and Funding Opportunities

Perkins and measurable outcomes

Prepare for stimulus money now by making connections and building relationships


Davion Q. Crumel

Director of Academy Internship Program

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami, FL

http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/podcasts/ciscocast_academy_100307.html


Networking Academy in Educational Infrastructure Support

Curriculum

Hands-on

Projects and Presentations


Networking Academy Experiential Learning and Transitioning through Mentoring

Understanding of Academy curriculum in a real-world environment

Critical tools that are essential to transition from classroom to workforce

Collaborative learning environment pairs students with Mentors

http://it.dadeschools.net/cisco.htm



Inver Hills Community College Cisco Networking Academy Outreach Program

Introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to computers

IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software, split into two segments

CCNA Discovery: (I) Networking for Home & Small Business (II) Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

(11) Academy courses are imbedded into the A.A.S. Degree Program: CCNA, CCNP, Network Security I & II, and Fundamentals of Wireless LANs


After School Cisco Networking Academy Classes Transfer to 2-Year Program

A.A.S. Network Technology and Security Degree Program - 60 credits(1) Year: Students focus on foundation and core courses; primarily made up of CCNA and Microsoft server classes

(2) Year: Students focus on one of (3) areas of emphasis:• Security – Network and Information Systems Security Courses • Advanced Network Technology – CCNP and Wireless Courses• IP Telephony – Cisco Centric IP Telephony Courses

Basic Computer Technology I

Basic Computer Technology II

Computer Networking I

Computer Networking II

IT Essentials: PC HW & SW (4 credits)

CCNA Exploration: Network

Fundamentals (3 credits)

After School Classes Degree Classes


Program Funding Sources

Minnesota State FundingCenter of Excellence - Center for Strategic Information Technology & Security

National Science Foundation Grant CSSIA- Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance

Perkin Funds - STEM MnSCU- Minnesota State College & Univ System

Saint Paul Connects Saint Paul PS System

Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance

Local Corporate Donations


Stimulus GrantStimulus GrantOpportunitiesOpportunities


Cisco Networking Academy at Moraine Valley Community College has been awarded over $10 million in grant funding

As a result, it has several best practices to share regarding grant submissions


Top Ten Rules to Successful Grant SubmissionTop Ten Rules to Successful Grant Submission

1.1. Identify champions that have a vision and can identify a needIdentify champions that have a vision and can identify a need

2.2. Demonstrate that you have a vision and a plan to meet achieve the visionDemonstrate that you have a vision and a plan to meet achieve the vision

3.3. Identify goals that align to the grant issuing organizationIdentify goals that align to the grant issuing organization

4.4. Highlight the merit and relevanceHighlight the merit and relevance

5.5. Make sure your plan is clear and precise with goals, objectives and Make sure your plan is clear and precise with goals, objectives and measuresmeasures

6.6. Does your proposal have broader impact?Does your proposal have broader impact?

7.7. Identify partners (academic, business)Identify partners (academic, business)

8.8. Make sure you know the rules and requirements for the grant programsMake sure you know the rules and requirements for the grant programs

9.9. Measure the effectiveness of the budgetMeasure the effectiveness of the budget

10.10. Make sure you include people that have the qualification and experience to Make sure you include people that have the qualification and experience to manage the projectmanage the project


Examples of Merit Examples of Merit

Does the project have potential for improving student learning in Does the project have potential for improving student learning in science or engineering technician education programs? science or engineering technician education programs?

Are the goals, objectives and outcomes, and the plans and Are the goals, objectives and outcomes, and the plans and procedures for achieving them, worthwhile, well-developed and procedures for achieving them, worthwhile, well-developed and realistic? realistic?

Is the evaluation plan clearly tied to the project outcomes? Is the Is the evaluation plan clearly tied to the project outcomes? Is the evaluation likely to provide useful information to the project and evaluation likely to provide useful information to the project and others? others?

Does the project team have appropriate qualifications to carry out the Does the project team have appropriate qualifications to carry out the project? Usually this means knowledge of the technology discipline project? Usually this means knowledge of the technology discipline involved.involved.


Examples of Broader ImpactsExamples of Broader Impacts

Does the project work with employers to address their current Does the project work with employers to address their current and future needs for technicians? and future needs for technicians?

Has an assessment of workforce needs for technicians been Has an assessment of workforce needs for technicians been conducted? conducted?

Will the project evaluation inform others through the Will the project evaluation inform others through the communication of results? communication of results?

Are the results and products of the project likely to be useful at Are the results and products of the project likely to be useful at other institutions? other institutions?


Next Steps


For more information, contact [email protected]

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

ALSO: Cisco Grant Office WebinarsView recordings of previous webinars: https://grantsofficeevents.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=grantsofficeevents




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/


Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors For research, labor exchange and

job training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy and health care

$750 million

Local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) will apply directly to the Department of Labor

Program guidance and application materials are to be released by the Department of Labor in May


Grants to States for Adult Employment and Training Activities

Formula grants to states to assist them in providing quality employment and training services

$495 million

State WIBs will pass funds through to local WIBs and One-Stop Career Centers

Funds are available and must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010

ETA has encouraged states to obligate funds to local agencies by mid-April


Grants to States for Youth Activities

Formula grants 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

$1.2 billion

State WIBs will pass funds to local WIBs and One-Stop Career Centers



Broadband Technology Opportunities ProgramPublic Computer Centers

Competitive grants for expanding public computer centers, including those at community colleges and public libraries

$200 million designated for Public Computer Capacity grants (out of $4.7 billion for BTOP)

Eligibility criteria are currently being developed by NTIA

Submit applications between April and June


Grants to States for Dislocated Worker Employment Training

Formula grants to states for pass through to local WIBs and One-Stop Career Centers

$1.25 billion

Distributed by State Departments of Labor

Specific eligibility criteria and timelines will vary by state


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