This network, using the latest technologies, connected all trade show booths and conference rooms. The network operated flawlessly throughout the three days of the trade show. The Cisco Networking Academy Program has already demonstrated benefits for all partners. Student classroom time is divided between using the multimedia curriculum with its animations, pictures, examples, and exercises, and actually configuring and operating real network equipment in the lab. While the students are learning the skills essential to network administration, they are building reading, writing, and math skills through the required project and other assignments.
Teachers receive motivated students and knowledge critical to the information economy.
Schools get a relevant new curriculum and, perhaps more importantly, people to help maintain their computer networks. Students, under proper supervision, are encouraged to learn about and help maintain the networks of not only their own school, but also of other schools in the area. Industry is excited about the opportunity to hire certified graduates from the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Since the program was launched, it has been established in 946 high schools, colleges, and technical schools in 47 states and several countries. By the fall 1998, the program is expected to be established in all 50 states and in many additional countries.