Targeted Academy

• National University of Rwanda

Enrollment Figures (% of females in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, as of 2001):

• National University of Rwanda in the Department of Computer Sciences class: 11 students, 2 female
• National University of Rwanda in the Computing Center (all-female class): 18 females enrolled in Semester 1

Recruitment & Retention Strategies

• The all female Cisco class attracts women, and one of three of the Cisco instructors is female
• NUR is free for most students, because they receive scholarships from the government.
• NUR Academy staff is dedicated to gender equity and expansion of the program.
• Job opportunities are a main attraction for all students.  

Recommendations

• Continue to promote job opportunities.
• Schedule additional time for females who may not have an IT background.