1. 1 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Note to Presenter This presentation is intended to be used in hosting Networking Academy program students for Groundhog Job Shadow Day The main goal of Groundhog Job Shadow Day is to help students gain a better understanding of job opportunities by interacting with professionals in the field You can use this presentation in its entirety or select slides to supplement your own presentation Remember to begin your presentation on slide two

2. 2 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public IT Challenges and Opportunities Presenter’s name Title Academy

3. 3 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Technology Forecasts “By the turn of this century, we will live in a paperless society” Roger Smith, Chairman of General Motors, 1986 “Atomic batteries will be commonplace long before 1980” David Sarnoff, Chairman of the Radio Corporation of America, 1955

4. 4 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Technology Forecasts “Someday computers will weigh no more than 1.5 tons” Popular Mechanics, 1949 “The actual building of roads devoted to motor cars is not for the near future” Harper’s Weekly, 1902

5. 5 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Evolution of Television 555 Present Past

6. 6 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Early Telephones

7. 7 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Evolution of Computers Apple 1 – 1976

8. 8 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Changing Assumptions

9. 9 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public How Wireless Will Be Used at Home in the Future

10. 10 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public More Opportunities for IT Professionals Computer systems design and related services is one of the 25 fastest growing industries in the Unites States The computer industry is expected to add 453,000 jobs between 2004 and 2014 Fastest growth is expected among computer specialists The number of incoming U.S. undergrads planning to major in computer science dropped 60% from 2000 to 2004

11. 11 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public What Are These Opportunities?

12. 12 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public OccupationNumber Percent change, 2004-14 Professional and related occupations68845.5 Computer and information scientists, research835.6 Computer programmers11210.6 Computer software engineers, applications13362.7 Computer software engineers, systems software8762.2 Computer support specialists8335.6 Computer systems analysts8749.2 Database administrators1456.4 Network and computer systems administrators4058.1 Network systems and data communications analysts2981.5 Computer specialists, all other1535.6 Computer hardware engineers1237.3 Electrical and electronics engineers737.3 Multi-media artists and animators435.6 Technical writers835.6 Projected IT Job Growth

13. 13 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Projected IT Job Growth

14. 14 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Computer Software Engineers Design, develop, test, and evaluate computer software and systems Specializations include computer applications software engineers, computer systems software engineers, and systems software engineers Career outlook Education: Very good opportunities are expected for college graduates with at least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science and with practical work experience Employment outlook: Projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 period Median annual earnings: $74,980

15. 15 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Computer Systems Analysts Analyze and solve computer problems and apply technology to meet the needs of an organization Also known as systems developers or systems architects Career outlook Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or management information systems (MIS) Employment outlook: Expected to grow rapidly Median annual earnings: $66,460

16. 16 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Computer Support Specialists Provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and other users Specializations include technical support specialists, help- desk technicians, and computer security specialists Career outlook Education: There are many paths of entry Job prospects may be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies Employment outlook: Rapid job growth is projected over the 2004-14 period Median annual earnings: $40,430

17. 17 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Systems Administrators Ensure that the design of a network allows all of the components to fit together and work properly Specializations include network administrators and computer systems administrators Career outlook Education: There are many paths of entry Job prospects may be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies Employment outlook: Rapid job growth is projected 2004-14 Median annual earnings: $58,190

18. 18 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Computer Scientists and Database Administrators Computer scientists work as theorists, researchers, or inventors, generally at academic institutions or in private industry Database administrators determine ways to organize and store data using database management systems software Career outlook Education: Requirements range from associate degree to a doctoral degree Employment outlook: Rapid increase in employment projected; job prospects are favorable Median annual earnings: $85,190

19. 19 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Computer Programmers Write, test, and maintain computer programs Specializations include applications programmers and systems programmers Career outlook Education: Prospects likely best for college graduates with knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools Employment outlook: Employment is expected to grow much more slowly than that for other computer specialists Median annual earnings: $62,890

20. 20 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Multimedia Artists and Animators Create special effects, animation, or other visual images on film, on video, or with computers or other electronic media Career outlook Education: Generally develop skills through a bachelor’s degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design Employment outlook: Better job opportunities than other artists, but still will experience competition Median annual earnings: $50,360

21. 21 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Average Hourly Earnings Largest Occupations in Computing Hourly Wage General and operations managers$56.60 Computer and information systems managers49.93 Computer software engineers, systems software38.44 Computer software engineers, applications36.97 Computer systems analysts33.44 Computer programmers32.50 Network systems and data communications analysts30.73 Network and computer systems administrators30.63 Computer support specialists20.55 Customer service representatives14.05

22. 22 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Next Steps

23. 23 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Technology Is Here to Stay Technology is and will continue to be a critical part of your life, not just your career IT skills will help you succeed in a tech-savvy world, regardless of which career path you choose If you plan to pursue IT as a career, it’s important to starting building your career plan now to keep pace with the changing landscape of technology

24. 24 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” African Proverb

25. 25 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Your IT Career Starts with the Alumni Community The Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Community can help you prepare for a career in the IT industry: Continued access to curricula Tools to develop your resume Job boards Industry news and updates To complete your free registration, visit www.cisco.com/edu/register/www.cisco.com/edu/register/ Visit the Career Connection job board: http://cc.netacad.nethttp://cc.netacad.net

26. 26 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Cisco.com Resources First register for Cisco.com access: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/ register/register.do Cisco Learning Connection http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le31/le46/learning_customer_e- learning_connection_tool_launch.html CCNA Cert. Prep Center http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/PrepCenter?page=main Cisco Career Certifications http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and _learning_paths_home.html Cisco Certification Community http://forums.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/CertCom?page=main A handout with these resources and their URLs is available from your instructor

27. 27 © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Top Four Things to Remember 1.Technology is here to stay whether you’re in the IT field or not 2.New career opportunities are rapidly emerging in the IT industry 3.Now is the best time to determine your career path and start preparing 4.Take advantage of the free resources that are available to you as a Networking Academy student Get the most out of today – ask questions! Visit the Cisco.com Websites Register for the Alumni Connection and Career Connection job board

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