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1© 2009 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
May 2009
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Agenda
• Welcome
• How Cisco Networking Academy fits the economic stimulus opportunities
• Best practices
• Next steps
• Q&A
• Polling
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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.
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“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
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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
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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
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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.
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Transforming Education is a Key Goal of the ARRA ProgramNetworking Academy Aligns to the 21st Century Skills Framework
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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
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How Cisco Networking Academy Fits with Economic Stimulus Opportunities
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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
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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
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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
Dept of LaborWorkforce
Investment Act
Good Fit for Networking Academy
Dept of Commerce
Grants to States for Youth
Activities
$1.2 billion
Formula grants through WIB
Dept of LaborWorkforce
Investment Act
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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.
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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
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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.
Applicants Award Info Timeline
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/media/press/eta/eta20090249-chart.pdf
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
Some Allowable Expenses
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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).
Applicants Award Info Timeline
Eligibility
Local WIBs and OSCCs will receive funding from State Departments of Labor
Federal to State Allocations
www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20090249-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
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
Some Allowable Expenses
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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.
Applicants Award Info Timeline
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
Some Allowable Expenses
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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]
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Networking Academy: Best Practices
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Ernie FriendDirector of Academic Systems
Florida Community College
Jacksonville, FL
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Networking Academy in Healthcare
IT in Healthcare
Biomedical degree program
Working with local hospitals
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Networking Academy and Funding Opportunities
Perkins and measurable outcomes
Prepare for stimulus money now by making connections and building relationships
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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
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Networking Academy in Educational Infrastructure Support
Curriculum
Hands-on
Projects and Presentations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Stimulus GrantStimulus GrantOpportunitiesOpportunities
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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Next Steps
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
Funds are available and must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010
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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
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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
Funds are available and must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010