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Cisco Networking Academy and Safal Partners

Information for Employers

A proven way for employers to build sustainable pipelines of skilled, diverse talent with their local Cisco Networking Academy.

Companies report earning $1.44 ROIfor every $1 invested in apprenticeship.

An effective workforce development strategy92% of employers with RA programs recommend them.

70% of workers would switch jobs for trainingwhen offered by a potential employer.

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is the most time-tested, successful model of building your workforce. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), employers with RA programs note four significant benefits:

Positive financial ROI

Employers report approximately $1.44 return for every $1 invested in the program.

Increased employee loyalty

Employers report lowered turnover, resulting in lower costs associated with constant recruiting, hiring, and onboarding costs.

Improved worker productivity –

Because employees are trained to your systems, procedures, policies, and processes from the start.

Improved train-to-full-time hiring rate

Apprentices are converted at nearly twice the rate of interns for full-time, post-apprenticeship employment.

Train or upskill your staff

Your local Cisco Networking Academy can help you build a stronger, more skilled talent pipeline through Registered Apprenticeship.

IT Helpdesk Support Technician (NGS: IT Generalist)

Cybersecurity Support Analyst (NGS: Cybersecurity Support Technician)

Network Technician

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92% of employers with RA programs recommend them as an effective workforce development strategy

Frequently asked questions

: You don’t need to be! Cisco Networking Academies and Safal Partners provide candidates, industry-validated training, and ongoing no-cost apprenticeship expertise to your organization.
: Cisco Networking Academy provides candidates for hiring and teaches apprentices role-related instruction resulting in Cisco credentials
: Safal Partners is a DOL National Industry Intermediary and Cisco partner. Safal provides apprenticeship experts to develop, launch, and sustain your RA program, supports your program with ongoing technical assistance, offers limited incentive funding, and connects you to a network of local, state, and national partners

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