Cisco Systems 21st Century Schools Program

The 21st Century Schools Program is making sure that your children return to a better school system.

What is the 21st Century Schools Program?

Cisco Systems set up the 21st Century Schools Program (or 21S for short) to help schools in Louisiana and Mississippi that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. The program was designed to help these schools rebuild and become better than ever. The goal of the program is to improve and expand learning opportunities for students by integrating technology into everyday classroom activities. It is all about empowering children to participate in the 21st century economy.

What is included in the program?

As part of the 21S program, Cisco has set up technology grant funds, donated equipment, and offered assistance with teacher training, e-learning, curriculum development, and the use of technology in schools. The program will make sure that:

• Teachers receive the best educational resources, technology and support.
• Students develop 21st century skills and have anytime access to the class materials. They will also receive world-class education and personalized learning. 
• The school administration is more efficient and productive with better applications and networks.
• The schools are more connected and driven by community involvement. Parents, students, teachers, administrators and citizens will all work together to better the school system.
   

What schools are participating in the 21S program?

Dozens of schools in Louisiana and Mississippi, including schools in Jefferson Parish, have been chosen to participate in 21S. Use this map to find out what Jefferson Parish schools are participating in the program.

Are there job opportunities?

Yes. The 21st Century Schools Program is offering an internship for young adults 21 or older who are technology-savvy and want to help their communities and schools through technology.

To qualify for this internship, you should:
 

• have completed at least two years of college education
• love technology and have some formal technology training
• want to be involved in helping communities recover after Hurricane Katrina
   

As an intern for this program, you will help integrate technology into the local schools. You will help the teachers use technology in the classroom, lead knowledge-sharing activities, and help to promote the program in the community. You will receive training from Cisco Systems, and you will also receive a $1,000 stipend every month during the ten-month internship.

Interested? Learn more about the internship. You can apply by sending an email to internship@21CSchools.org.