Cisco Networking Academy: A Tool for Economic Recovery

1. Cisco Networking Academy: A Tool for Economic Recovery Leveraging Networking Academy for Economic Stimulus Funding Networking Academy U.S. Field Team April 2009

2. Agenda • Welcome • How Cisco Networking Academy fits the economic stimulus opportunities • Best practices • Next steps • Q&A • Polling

3. 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.

4. Economic Stimulus Plan: Education and IT 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 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 Boston3 • As of March 31, the current unemployment is 13.2 million (8.5%) 1 • 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 1 Press release 2/26/09, Duncan Highlights Budget Proposals, http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/02/02262009.html 2NetworkWorld, 3/30/09, http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040609-10-tech-skills.html 3InformationWeek 2/5/09, Stimulus Package Will Spur New Tech Jobs, http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/stimulus_packag_1.html

5. 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

6. Networking Academy in the United States 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.

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

8. 21st Century Teaching 21st Century Learning 21st Century Careers 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 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

9. How Cisco Networking Academy Fits with Economic Stimulus Opportunities

10. 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

11. Networking Academy Opportunities Title II-D Labor Commerce Stabilization Competitive Grants for High Growth, Emerging Industries $750M Flow-through funding (WIB) Adult Training and Employment $495M Dislocated Workers $200M Youth Activities $1.18B • 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 Public Computer Centers through NTIA $200M Broadband access, training, support for greater use of broadband, especially by low income, aged, unemployed, and other vulnerable groups Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) $650M 50% formula; 50% competitive Can be used for implementing information technology courses

12. Good Fit for Networking Academy Dept of Labor Workforce Investment Act Dept of Labor Workforce Investment Act Dept of Labor Workforce Investment Act Dept of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Funding the creation of Public Computer Centers Competitive grants Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors $750 million Competitive grant process through WIB Grants to States for Adult Employment and Training Activities $500 million is available for formula grants Grants to States for Youth Activities $1.2 billion Formula grants through WIB

13. Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors: Department of Labor Some Allowable Expenses Applicants Award Info Timeline 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. State to Federal deadline Program guidance and application materials are expected to be released by the DOL by June 30, 2009 Specific award info TBA by the DOL $500 million designated for energy efficiency and renewable energy careers $250 million designated for health care careers 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. Eligibility Local WIBs will apply directly to the DOL More criteria may be forthcoming

14. Grants to States for Adult Training: DOL Some Allowable Expenses Applicants Award Info Timeline 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. 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 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 State to Local Timeline Timeline will vary by state Funds must be obligated to local agencies by September 30, 2010 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 Local agencies must expend these funds by June 30, 2011

15. Grants to States for Youth Activities: DOL Some Allowable Expenses Applicants Award Info Timeline 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 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 DOLhttp://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

16. Some Allowable Expenses Applicants Award Info Timeline Grants to States for Dislocated Worker Training 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 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.organd 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 DOLhttp://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

17. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP)Public Computer Center ComponentNational Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Some Allowable Expenses Applicants Award Info Timeline 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. Local to Federal deadline 3 rounds of applications are expected: Apr-Jun 2009 Oct-Dec 2009 Apr-Jun 2010 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 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 Applications will be available at www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants

18. How Does Networking Academy Fit In? 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 workforce development 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, contactnetacad_econstim@cisco.com Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors

19. Networking Academy: Best Practices

20. Ernie Friend Director of Academic Systems Florida Community College Jacksonville, FL

21. Networking Academy in Healthcare IT in Healthcare Biomedical degree program Working with local hospitals

22. Networking Academy and Funding Opportunities Perkins and measurable outcomes Prepare for stimulus money now by making connections and building relationships

23. Stimulus Grant Opportunities

24. Cisco Networking Academy at Moraine Valley Community College has been awarded over $10 million in grant funding As a result we have several best practices we can share regarding grant submissions

25. Top Ten Rules to Successful Grant Submission Identify champions that have a vision and can identify a need Demonstrate that you have a vision and a plan to achieve the vision Identify goals that align to the grant issuing organization

26. Highlight the merit and relevance Make sure your plan is clear and precise with goals, objectives and measures Does your proposal have broader impact? Identify partners (academic, business)

27. Make sure you know the rules and requirements for the grant programs Measure the effectiveness of the budget Make sure you include people that have the qualifications and experience to manage the project

28. Examples of Merit Does the project have potential for improving student learning in science or engineering technician education programs? Are the goals, objectives and outcomes, as well as the plans and procedures for achieving them, worthwhile, well-developed and realistic?        Is the evaluation plan clearly tied to the project outcomes? Is the evaluation likely to provide useful information to the project and others? Does the project team have appropriate qualifications to carry out the project?  (Usually this means knowledge of the technology discipline involved)

29. Examples of Broader Impacts Does the project work with employers to address their current and future needs for technicians? Has an assessment of workforce needs for technicians been conducted? Will the project evaluation inform others through the communication of results? Are the results and products of the project likely to be useful at other institutions?

30. Next Steps

31. 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 • For more information, contact • netacad_econstim@cisco.com ALSO: Cisco Grant Office Webinars Next: April 30 Title 1 and Title V: Education Funding Register for this webinar, and view recordings of previous webinars: https://grantsofficeevents.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=grantsofficeevents

32. 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/

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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