This site includes three toolkits for Cisco Networking Academies: Gender Initiative, Workforce Development, and Financial Sustainability. The toolkits
are the result of feedback received from Cisco Networking Academy Program instructors and Least Developed Countries (LDC) Initiative partners in 41 least
developed and developing countries. |
PLAN-IT Toolkits for Academies
Gender InitiativeTo combat the challenge of the gender division in IT, the Gender Initiative Toolkit offers a number of administrative ideas to recruit and retain female students. Examples include reduced fees for women, the establishment of all-female Academy classes, and recruitment events that target female students. 
Workforce DevelopmentThe Workforce Development Toolkit provides budget, partnering, and marketing materials to promote the development of relationships between Academies and the private sector to help link Academy students and graduates with jobs. 
Financial SustainabilityThe Financial Sustainability Toolkit includes tools to guide users in the long-term goal of sustaining Academies as not-for-profit business institutions. The toolkit builds on business planning exercises and the a cost calculator to help in budgeting and planning processes. Event Planning ResourcesIn addition to the Gender Initiative, Workforce Development and Financial Sustainability Toolkits, Cisco has produced supplementary materials to support PLAN-IT activities and events at Networking Academies. Success StoriesPLAN-IT For A Sustainable Future Launched at Africa Sustainability Roadshow in February 2006Based in four different cities across Africa, the Sustainability Roadshow, fueled by the launch of the "PLAN-IT Toolkits," brought over 203 individuals together to promote the three components of PLAN-IT: Gender Equality, Workforce Development, and Financial Sustainability to African Academies! Accra, Dakar, Johannesburg, and Nairobi hosted the Roadshow event — each consisting of two full days of events. |
Africa PLAN-IT Stars ProgramIntroducing the PLAN-IT Stars ProgramAcademies in Sub-Saharan Africa are invited to participate in the PLAN-IT Stars Program, which will recognize the successful implementation of the Gender Initiative, Workforce Development, and Financial Sustainability toolkits. The PLAN-IT Stars Program will take place from now until October 2007. Contact us for more information. News & EventsContact UsWe appreciate your comments and suggestions for improving the PLAN-IT toolkits. Please share your successes and best practices as you integrate PLAN-IT at your Academies. For additional questions regarding the PLAN-IT Toolkits, contact your Area Academy Manager (AAM). |
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