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Your Path to a Career in Broadband and Telecommunications

Step One

Complete a ONE WEEK core industry competency program.

Choose one of three specialty programs that cover specific aspects of broadband infrastructure.

Find employment with telecommunication companies in Arkansas.

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High-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it is a necessary way of life. As a rural state, it is even more important that Arkansans have the same opportunities as citizens in urban areas.

Now that we are making strides to bring broadband to every corner of the state, we need workers to build and implement the infrastructure.

Your Path to a Career in Broadband and Telecommunications

STEP ONE: Complete a core industry competency program

    1. Inspection, Care and Use of Personal Protective Equipment

    2. OSHA 10

    3. First Aid/CPR/Blood Borne Pathogens

    4. Hazard Assessment and Communication

    5. RF Awareness and Safety

    6. Underground Utility Locate Process, One Call

    7. Reading Blueprint/Construction Drawings

    8. DOT-Securement of Equipment and Load

    9. Electrical Safety and Stray Voltage Detection

    10. Lock Out/Tag Out

    11. Material Handling and Storage

    12. Responding to Emergency Situations

At one of these Program Locations:

 

Program Length: 4-5 days (40 clock hours)
Cost: Free to eligible participants.  The cost of the training is underwritten by a grant from the Office of Skills Development.
Program Start Dates: Course begins every four weeks.

Step Two: Choose one of three specialty programs that cover specific aspects of broadband infrastructure

Step Three: Find employment with state telecommunication companies

Work here:

CAB Wireless

The Arkansas Fiber Academy is a partnership between Arkansas Community Colleges, Arkansas Office of Skills Development and the Arkansas State Broadband Office.