Targeted Academies:

• University of IT & Management in Rzeszow
• Technical University of Lodz in Bielsko-Biala
• Technical University of Lodz
• University of Management & Administration in Zamosc

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

• University of IT & Management in Rzeszow: 11%
• Technical University of Lodz in Bielsko-Biala: 12%
• Technical University of Lodz: 0%
• University of Management & Administration in Zamosc: 8%

Recruitment & Retention Strategies

• Educating employers on women’s demonstrated skills in networking.
• Developing recruitment activities and promotional materials for the Academy Program that make female students aware of the job opportunities in networking.
• Availability of financial sources may encourage female enrollment.
• Program promoted through posters and Internet
• The presence of several female instructors in the Computer Science department may also encourage women to enroll in Cisco program.

Recommendations

• Emphasize job opportunities available through the Cisco Networking Academy Program.
• Increase the number of female teachers in the Networking Academy program.
• Include images of females on promotional materials.
• Offer the Networking Academy program in non-IT departments, such as Marketing, where there are often a higher percentage of females.
• Alleviate cost burden.
• Possibly hold weekend Academy courses.