Kerala IT Jobs Project

1. Kerala IT Jobs Project IT Training and Certification at the Akshaya Centres to transform Kerala into an IT State Nonprofit National Education Foundation CyberLearning October 22, 2007 Kannur, Kerala

2. Technology Growth and Global Competition Shift Happens

3. Serious Problem Facing Kerala • High unemployment rate • Struggle to Maintain Standard of Living • One third of males working in the Gulf • Many children raised by single mothers • Potential serious social problems

4. Opportunity • Huge Shortage of IT Manpower in India • Certification is the key to good jobs • Opportunity in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and all over India

5. Solution • Provide IT training and certification to all through the Akshaya centres • Goal: Train and certify a million Keralites in IT in 2 Years • Start with the most-in-demand MOS training and certification • Train, certify and help with job placement

6. MOS(Microsoft Office Specialist) • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Access • Outlook • All versions of MS office: 2000, XP, 2003

7. ●MOS ● MCP ● MCSA ● MCSE ● MCDBA ● MCAD ● MCSD Microsoft Certifications

8. CISCO Certifications ●CCNA ● CCDA ● CCNP ● CCDP ● CCIP

9. Oracle Certifications ●DBA ● SQL

10. CompTIA Certifications ● A+ ● Network+ ● Security+ ● Server+

11. Webmaster Certifications ● CIW 470 ● CIW510

12. Sun Certifications ● JAVA SCJP ● SOLARIS SCSA

13. Project Management Certifications ● Business Management ● Time Management ● Business Communications ● CAPM ● PMP

14. Courses ● High Quality Web-based Online ● 3,000 Interactive Mutimedia courses Leading to 30+ IT and Business Certifications ● All Levels from Beginner to Advanced ● Easy Navigation ● Global Bookmarking ● Learn from Anywhere at Any Time

15. Total Solution Services ●24x7 Live Mentoring at Akshaya Centres ● State-of-the-art LMS (Learning Management System) that allows instant reports and tracking of student activities and student progress ● Practice Exams for MOS ● MOS Certification at Akshaya Centres ● Rewards for outstanding graduates ● Scholarships for the Needy ● Revenue Stream for Akshaya Centres ● Incentive Bonus for Akshaya Centres

16. Revenues and Incentives for Akshaya Centres ● Registration Fee: Rs. ____ ● Incentive for every certification: Rs. __ ● Other Incentives and rewards: Rs. ___ ● Total per student: Rs. _______

17. Kerala IT Jobs Project • Goal: Train and certify 1,000,000 in IT in two years • Objective: Create an IT workforce who can work for IT companies in Kerala, India, the Gulf etc. for higher wages • Mission: Make Kerala the leading provider of IT professionals in India

18. CyberLearning IT Project System for Kerala: OUTPUT INPUT PROCESS 1,000,000 IT Grads Resources FTTCMM Human Facilities TeacherTechnologyCoursewareMentorMotivation Financial Akshaya onsite h/w online online higher pay Technology Centers online s/w CD volunteers better quality Information access books of life Physical . certification higher living Material standards Time external motivn Other internal motivn Unemployed and Underemployed GOAL 75% of trainees get IT certification OBJECTIVE MISSION Create a large pool of employable IT certified professionals Help make the IT Leader in India

19. Three Keys to CyberLearning’s Climb to Global Leadership • MBS (Management By Systems) application- A proprietary innovative Systems Approachusing resources cost-effectively to achieve objectives and goals, employing out-of-the-box thinking • Win-Win-Win: Focus on students • Focus on Cost and Quality:provide the highest quality programs at an affordable cost

20. CyberLearning Holistic Solution--TTCMM Our acclaimed book, From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity sets forth the principles for bridging the digital divide using a holistic approach (TTCMM) consisting of:  Teacher  Technology  Courseware  Mentoring  Motivation

21. About CyberLearning- A Project of the Non-profitNational Education Foundation (NEF) • Founded in 1989 by Dr Appu Kuttan—global management and systems expert as a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide • Since 1994, CyberLearning has trained thousands of students in USA, India, Mauritius, Jordan, Egypt etc. This year, CyberLearning has already met the 2010 goal of training a million disadvantaged students and adults

22. Testimonials “You are helping to empower tomorrow’s leaders. I salute you for your ongoing commitment to creating a better and stronger America.” --- U.S.President Bill Clinton to CyberLearning Chairman Dr. Appu Kuttan

23. Testimonials "Congratulations on a wonderful program.“ ---Tom Davis, U.S. Congressional Leader and Tennis Star Monica Seles

24. NASCOM

25. Delhi Administration

26. Testimonials “CyberLearning has made a difference in the lives of thousands in Collier County (students, teachers & community). It is the most cost-effective high-quality program. It should be implemented nationally in all the schools in the U.S. We look forward to a long relationship to achieve “Success for Every Student.” --- Grace Vaknin, Director

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28. About Dr. Appu Kuttan, CyberLearning Founder and Chairman • Author of many books and innovative concepts such as MBS (Management By Systems), CyberLearning and Holistic Executive, “From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity” • Advisor to many national and world leaders including former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (in helping to make India an IT power) • Reformer -Transformed traffic safety and education in Puerto Rico, social security and healthcare in Venezuela, IT in India and U.S. tennis • Mentor to world tennis champions Andre Agassi and Monica Seles, and U.S. Presidential honoree Roger Kuttan • IT Educator- Currently setting up CyberLearning academies in the U.S schools, transforming Mauritius into an IT nation, and training a million Indians in IT • Innovator- What are the keys to Dr. Kuttan’s approach and success? 1) MBS(Management By Systems)- an innovative approach to use resources cost-effectively to achieve objectives and goals, employing out-of-the-box thinking; 2) Focus on win-win-win; 3) Focus on quality and cost • Described by many as “Dedicated difference maker and Cyber philanthropist” • Honored as one of the 20 Most accomplished overseas Indians of 2006

29. Advisor to Rajiv Gandhi on Making India an IT Power in the 80s Late Indian Prime Minister • India’s Strengths • English • Math and Science Graduates • Love of Computers

30. Working With India’s President President of India • Train a Million Teachers • Train a Million Unemployed College Grads

31. Advisor to Prime Minister of Mauritiuson Transforming Mauritus into an IT Nation • Train 400,000 Mauritians in Digital Literacy and IT Certifications

32. Agassi Courier Seles Mentor to World Tennis Champions

33. Our Books Include

35. Kerala IT Project Officials • Honorary Chairman: Dr. Appu Kuttan Mission: “Giving Back to Kerala” • Honorary President: Shri. V. Krishnamurthy, IAS, Former Chief Secretary • Honorary Director: Shri. Pankaj Rai India CyberLearning CEO • Project Director: Shri Anoop Madhavan

36. Contact Info • Anoop Madhavan, CyberLearning Project Director • Phone: • Email: