Learning and digital skills Digital transformation, led by an increasing reliance on automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, is rapidly changing the skills required of today’s workforce. And while students of all backgrounds and experiences want to learn skills that will enable them to participate in this evolving job market, access to the necessary educational opportunities, tools, and resources is not equally distributed. An inclusive future is one where all people, regardless of where they live, their means, age, gender, abilities, or background, have equal access to education and the opportunity to pursue meaningful work. But this is not the reality we live in today, and we are now living through a global pandemic that has amplified underlying inequities. Workers without a college degree, women, ethnic minorities, low- wage earners, persons with disabilities, and young people—many of whom already experience some form of disadvantage— have been most affected by widening economic gaps. At the same time, companies across industries are struggling to fill critical technology jobs in in-demand areas such as networking, cybersecurity, and software development. Cisco is committed to bridging these gaps, equipping people with in-demand skills, and investing in solutions that make education more accessible and inclusive. Cisco Networking Academy , the world’s largest and longest-running corporate social responsibility education program, empowers all people with career possibilities, including those who have historically been underrepresented in technology fields. It encompasses an ecosystem of partnerships including students, academies, partner organizations, and even employers (see graphic to the right). While the pandemic has brought immense challenges, we see a silver lining in the opportunity to pivot to new, more inclusive ways of working, teaching, and learning powered by technology—making access to resources and opportunities possible for millions of people around the world. Cisco Networking Academy Ecosystem 1 Empowering all people with career possibilities Cisco We provide best-in-class curriculum, tools, platform, and comprehensive career resources as well as partner courses free of charge. 731 partners Academy Support Centers and Instructor Training Centers provide support, mentoring, and instructor training to instructors and academies. 714 employers Cisco Networking Academy is a true skills-to-jobs program, connecting students and alumni to career resources and job opportunities with employers around the world. 12,000 academies High schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations deliver Networking Academy courses in 180 countries. 3.09 million students We reach students through our academy partners and our platforms, NetAcad.com and SkillsforAll.com . 1 All data fiscal 2021 FUTURE INTRO POWER INCLUSIVE 2021 Cisco Purpose Report | csr.cisco.com | ESG Reporting Hub 63