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Cisco and STEM. Carroll McGillin Cisco Public Sector, Education June 13, 2013. Agenda. Why STEM? Current state of STEM Cisco’s STEM Initiatives. The Status of STEM in the U.S. STEM Predictions. Source: Microsoft STEM Infographic 2012.
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Cisco and STEM Carroll McGillin Cisco Public Sector, Education June 13, 2013
Agenda • Why STEM? • Current state of STEM • Cisco’s STEM Initiatives
STEM Predictions Source: Microsoft STEM Infographic 2012 Source: “Occupational employment projections to 2018;” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; November 2009 Source: “Help wanted; Projections of jobs and education requirements through 2018;” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; 2010
STEM and the Workforce Sources: 4. US Department of Commerce 5. Georgetown Policy Institute
STEM Comparison by Country Source: NCES – National Center for Education Statistics
STEM Education Crisis Sources: 1 US Congress Joint Economic Committee 2 Center for an Urban Future 3 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Current Status of STEM Preparation Source: Microsoft STEM Infographic 2012
Why STEM? Source: Microsoft STEM Infographic 2012 Source: 4. “STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future;” U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration; July 2011 6. “STEM Perceptions: Student & Parent Survey;” Harris Interactive online survey of 500 STEM college students and 854 parents of K-12 students; May 2011
Cisco believes in producing STEM capital • Scientists and engineers who will continue the research and development that is central to the economic growth of our country • Technologically proficient workers who are capable of dealing with the demands of a science-based, high technology workforce • Scientifically literate voters and citizens who make intelligent decisions about public policy and understand the world around them Key factors identified by Carnegie Mellon in the North Carolina Communities project
Cisco’s Differentiation Cisco focuses on these three activities in its STEM investments:
Cisco believes in lifelong STEM learning Cisco Networking Academy • Cisco’s Veterans Programs • White House IT Training and Certification Program Air Force Association’s CyberPatriotThe National High School Cyber Defense Competition
Networking Academy at a Glance Comprehensive ICTLearning Experience Globally Consistent, Locally Relevant Innovative Teaching and Learning Impact on Individuals, Communities, Education Public Private Partnership Ecosystem Approach Proven and Sustainable
Cisco Networking Academy andCritical STEM Career Skills Technology Skills 21st Century Skills Entrepreneurial Skills What You Learn How You Learn How You Think • Address the “T” for Technology • Networking • Security • Wireless • Configuration • Collaboration • Community • Communication • Problem-Solving • Initiative-Taking • Mindset • Innovative Thinking • Personal and Social Responsibility • Business Management
The Equation is Simple • Innovative people applying the power of technology through connected collaboration create exponential social impact