Tae Yoo Quotes

“Together, we have the power to inspire, connect, and deliver on new opportunities and rich experiences that can open doors to innovation and progress while growing global economies and increasing well-being.”

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“Learning networking basics is only a gateway to career growth and exploration.”

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“After a natural disaster, safe drinking water is a priority. Humans can live longer without food than water, so communication about clean water is essential to help avoid the risk of cholera, dysentery, malnutrition, famine, and death.”

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“Broadband connectivity can be a powerful catalyst as well as an anchor for economic and social advancement in developing countries. It creates jobs and business opportunities that lead to greater economic development.”

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“A big idea is great, but putting that big idea into action has the power to change the world.”

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“When one person’s livelihood changes, it can impact an entire family, then a whole community.”

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“Military veterans have unique skills, experience, and qualifications that are invaluable to today’s workforce, including teamwork and leadership skills, the proven ability to learn quickly, a strong work ethic, dedication, and the ability to work under pressure.”

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“Providing individuals with multiple pathways and resources to find work or foster ideas that both create jobs and address social challenges can have significant impact. Ultimately, this helps address the unemployment challenge.”

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“The public and private sectors in Afghanistan must work together to create an ICT-educated workforce.”

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“We must prepare people to be nimble enough to adapt to an ever-evolving marketplace. And we must help them develop skills that will be valued no matter what tomorrow’s jobs are – skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.”

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“One of the most compelling arguments for encouraging the education of girls, particularly in developing countries, is this: Education enables jobs, jobs are a source of economic growth, and economic growth is a key to development and stability.”

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“Broadband connections allow us to access more robust types of content, services, and applications – video chat versus email, or live streaming versus chat, for example. Yet if we look beyond our own personal use, we can see that broadband Internet access is not merely a convenience: it is a powerful force for social change.”

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“When private sector, government, social, and philanthropic leaders apply innovative partnerships and technologies to address social challenges and build sustainable communities, the impact is multiplied.”

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“When you empower women, it’s not just what’s happening in her family: it’s whats happening in her community and what’s happening with her children.”

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“In times of disaster, basic connectivity is a form of aid that connects people to the resources critical for survival and enables humanitarian organizations to quickly deliver life-saving information.”

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“As more technology professionals devote more time to mentoring, they will sow the seeds of a future workforce capable of using Internet connections to change the world.”

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“Broadband, or a wide bandwidth data transmission that has the capacity to transmit a lot of information quickly, has changed the way we work, shop, watch movies, and communicate with loved ones.”

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“Educating girls and women and equipping them with ICT skills offers a clear return on investment for society: stronger families, stronger communities, stronger economies.”

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“Progress to reduce hunger is being made by tackling both the cause and the consequences of extreme poverty and famine.”

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“From aerial robotics to big data analytics, technology presents the opportunity to expedite and magnify the impact of humanitarian relief efforts through greater efficiency and responsiveness: reaching more people, sooner, more cost-effectively, and saving more lives.”

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“As the world transitions to the Internet of Everything – where people, processes, and data are intelligently connected – we’ll be linked in even more ways. Here, billions and trillions of sensors around the earth and in its atmosphere will send information back to machines, computers, and people for further evaluation and decision-making.”

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“Healthy children develop healthy communities, which in turn support a community’s economic well-being.”

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“Considering the great benefits broadband connectivity can bring to individuals and businesses alike, it is crucial for developing countries – and underserved communities in developed countries – to help build out broadband infrastructure in an affordable manner.”

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“Digitization is the full-scale adoption of computer- and Internet-enabled technologies by consumers, businesses, and governments; it is important because it can grow economies and create jobs.”

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“When you think about it, girls and women are the largest market in the world.”

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“For a competitive and sustainable economy, the U.S. must have a skilled and well-trained workforce that can meet the evolving needs of industry, such as in education and health care.”

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“When something effective takes hold, it can change the world. Whether through a mobile device or a desktop computer, connectivity and creativity make it all possible.”

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“Women really are the stewards of the community and their families.”

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“Unfortunately, military servicemen and servicewomen often have a difficult time transitioning to jobs in the private sector once their duty is complete.”

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“Through partnerships and the use of technology, there is an opportunity to help veterans and transitioning military personnel find new career and educational opportunities.”

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“Together, with technology as an enabler, we can help our veterans find meaningful civilian careers that match their skills and interest.”

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“Continued public and private sector partnership with multilateral and bilateral organizations to support policies that encourage the proliferation of broadband access is essential if Afghanistan is to see the kind of social and economic progress its people deserve.”

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“Considering the great benefits of broadband connectivity to individuals and businesses alike, it is crucial for developing countries to help build out broadband infrastructure.”

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“As global organizations, governments, NGOs, and corporations plan for the years ahead, we must ensure that broadband deployment for the whole world is a priority.”

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“Every day, I witness innovative technologies being used to not only address social challenges but to build stronger communities – here in the U.S. and across the globe.”

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“Investments in ICT will play a major role in generating stable, high-paying jobs and boosting the nation’s gross domestic product.”

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“Technological innovation is bringing digital solutions to sectors that have previously lacked access to technology, including the non-profit community.”

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“ICT careers are becoming more complex as a result of the digital revolution, where smarter connections are being made between people, processes, data, and things.”

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“In addition to building the skills needed for the jobs of today and connecting individuals to these jobs, it is imperative to foster entirely new ideas and industries that will create the jobs of tomorrow.”

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“Social incubators not only create economic impact but also have impact across sectors, such as healthcare, education, and the environment. As the interest in social innovation increases, there is a greater need to help existing programs improve and build new programs.”

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“To make a significant and lasting impact, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations around the world need to work together. We know that if we bring people together, they find innovative solutions.”

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“The more time a girl spends in the classroom, the higher the return on investment for her time, and the beneficiaries are stronger families and communities.”

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“As educated girls become women, they can transform local communities and act as role models for younger girls.”

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“Jobs in the public sector are increasingly dependent on technology, and more and more government services are available online in developed and developing countries. Women who have ICT skills can help develop and deliver these services, even in places where the sexes are traditionally kept separate.”

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“Technology is changing the world around us at a rapid pace, and the capabilities of connected devices will continue to advance at break-neck speed.”

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“When we harness the ability to turn connections into data and then into knowledge, we can empower citizens, patients, and professionals to prevent disease, avoid or better manage health crises, and even save lives.”

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“By converging people, process, and data, the benefits the Internet of Everything delivers to humanity are seemingly infinite. Imagine being able to track and understand, and then predict, long-term weather patterns. Farmers will be able to plant crops that have the greatest chance for success.”

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“Basic mobile phones can circumvent lack of broadband access, but only to a certain extent.”

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“While virtual doctor’s visits cannot be a panacea to improve all health-related issues, it can help relieve the burden of healthcare accessibility.”

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“The world needs thinkers, leaders, and doers more than ever, so neglecting the minds of half the population means a lost opportunity to benefit from their ideas, contributions, and actions.”

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“Since girls and women represent 50 percent of the world population, enabling them to participate in their local economies helps broaden the employment pool.”

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“Equipping a girl with even rudimentary ICT skills can make a difference in her productivity when she grows up, and this is especially true in developing regions and even in jobs that are viewed as ‘low-tech.’”

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“Young women can be particularly hampered by a lack of female teachers, since they may not feel as comfortable in classes taught by men. And as more girls see educated women who are prominent in their careers and communities, the more positive role models there are for them to emulate.”

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“Girls and women are more likely to continue with their education if they feel the curriculum has some relevance to their own lives and is taught in a culturally sensitive way.”

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“The Internet, and all the jobs that come with it, continues to expand, and this makes digital literacy a crucial part of every girls’ education.”

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“When girls have the ability to navigate, evaluate, and create information using digital technology, they are better equipped to be productive members of the community and economic participants.”

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“As the number of things connected to the global network increases – from data, voice, video, and smart devices to new breeds of applications – the opportunities to realize much greater value from networked connections also increase exponentially.”

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“With broadband access, we can revolutionize global access to education, health care, economic empowerment, and the delivery of critical human needs.”

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“With a more intimate understanding of our world, we can begin to eradicate some of our most pressing challenges – even hunger and the availability of drinkable water.”

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“Technology is getting smaller, faster, cheaper, and more powerful every day.”

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“The Internet empowers people to have a direct impact on an emergency situation on a global scale.”

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“Health care needs are paramount after a disaster, and medical personnel fight against time to reach and assist victims.”

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“People who have worked in some capacity for the good of society are often well-equipped to meet challenges, think creatively, and be innovative.”

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“To prepare for the workforce, you have to understand the world.”

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“With advances in technology come new in-demand career paths.”

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“Groups like AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and other service organizations have a huge impact in the United States and around the world. They support communities, help people improve their lives, and provide additional ‘human capital’ to organizations that serve disadvantaged people.”

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“Cisco has long recognized the importance of national service, both to the corps members and to the community. For example, we partner with educational service organizations like City Year and Teach For America to grow their corps members and reach more students.”

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“By giving young Americans a stake in the outcome of their communities, we can renew our civic identity while providing people with skills and experiences that they can use throughout their lives.”

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“National service coupled with education awards, such as AmeriCorps programs or Teach For America, can help young people gain skills and contribute to society without accumulating excessive debt. It gives them a means to develop job skills and discover career paths.”

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“National service can bridge the gap between the social challenges we face and the resources needed to overcome them.”

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“Networking technology is at the heart of the Internet, connecting devices and local networks with the global public Internet. Planning, designing, building, managing, and supporting IP networks all require dedicated networking skills.”

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“When people look for and demand purpose in their work, it impacts businesses, communities, and the economy.”

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“In many parts of the world, being able to download information on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop in a few seconds is the norm. In Silicon Valley, wireless high-speed Internet connections are more ubiquitous than Starbucks.”

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“Every day, broadband is connecting the unconnected. From education to health care to economic opportunity, more people around the world continue to benefit from living in a fully digitized world.”

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“Major drivers of global unemployment are lack of job creation and skills shortage or mismatch.”

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“Technology will play an increasingly important role in business, and employees will be required to interact constantly with it. It will create an unprecedented revolution in the way we work, dramatically changing jobs within almost all organizations.”

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“Solving the unemployment challenge means developing competitive skills so there are more qualified people eligible for the jobs today and the ones that will be created in the future.”

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“When you’re surrounded by the world’s leading social innovators, it’s impossible not to be inspired by the energy and the ‘what if’ possibilities all around us.”

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“Social incubators not only create economic impact but also have impact in other sectors, such as healthcare, education, and the environment. As the number of social incubation programs increase in the global incubation sector, there is a greater need to help programs improve and help others start.”

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“Cultivating a global incubator network would help people from all backgrounds bring creative ideas to market and launch startups that generate more jobs – and would also align to the growing interest among youth for entrepreneurship.”

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“At Cisco, we believe everyone has the potential to become a global problem solver. We strive to inspire, connect, and invest in opportunities that accelerate global problem solving by empowering people everywhere to work toward eradicating poverty, unemployment, climate change, and hunger.”

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