Digital Divide

The Cisco Networking Academy Program helps bridge the gap between those who can effectively use new technology and communication tools, such as the Internet, and those who cannot. Academies located in underserved communities and countries help local people learn the IT skills they need to join the global Internet Economy. This site offers best practices, successful strategies, and useful tools for those organizations and Academies that support underserved populations around the world.

Internet Training Centers Initiative for Developing Countries

By reaching out to educational institutions throughout the developing world in order to provide internet education and greater access to Information Technology, Cisco and the International Telecommunication Union are building human capacity in nations around the globe.
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Academies Bridge the Divide

Academies supporting underserved populations and minorities around the world.
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Least Developed Countries

Creating opportunities for students in LDCs to attend Academies for the benefit of local societies and economies.
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PLAN-IT Toolkits

The PLAN-IT resource consists of three toolkits in the areas of gender inclusion, workforce development, and financial sustainability. These toolkits provide materials to help Academies design action plans for success. The PLAN-IT toolkits are not intended to represent a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, they can be adapted as necessary. We encourage Academies to create tailored programs that reflect the conditions under which they operate.
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Gender Initiative

Information Technology (IT) has become a powerful force for transforming social, economic, and political life around the globe. Without proper IT recruitment strategies and training, women in the developing world will continue to be left behind unless we take action now.
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Partners

Partnerships with leading organizations bring the Internet to people worldwide.
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