Thank you to NATE for hosting the DC premier of Vertical Freedom and an important discussion about workforce development!

We must continue working together to invest in a workforce capable of deploying and maintaining the telecom infrastructure Americans rely on every day.

Youngstown State University awarded $1.1M from Appalachian Regional Commission to expand WIA 5G training in 6 Appalachian counties - Mahoning, Trumbull, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Jefferson, Belmont. This award expands our pilot program launched with support from Ohio OWT Lt. Governor Jon Husted Eric Leach Rikin Thakker

Congratulations to Youngstown State University on receiving an Appalachian Regional Commission award to implement broadband & 5G training across eastern Ohio!

We're proud to partner with YSU in delivering our 5G Readiness training, and we look forward to supporting this effort.
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Did you know that the #wireless industry fuels our #economy by contributing $475 billion each year?

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The Wireless Infrastructure Association and TIRAP are collaborating with Ohio OWT and @ApprenticeOhio to help unlock the wealth of telecom apprenticeship opportunities.

Register now for this free webinar to learn more: hubs.la/Q01pX-Rj0
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Last week, NTIA released its Workforce Planning Guide to help states prepare their workforce for BEAD.

The guide features Ohio's Broadband & 5G Sector Partnership, which WIA leads alongside Ohio State and was spearheaded by Lt. Governor Jon Husted ⬇️
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.NTIA just released its Workforce Planning Guide to help eligible entities prepare their workforce for BEAD grant implementation!

Learn more about resources like our Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) that can help build the workforce 👇

WIA President & CEO Patrick Halley sat down with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr at Wednesday's Infrastructure Developers Forum to discuss the state of the wireless infrastructure industry and issues before the The FCC.

Thanks for joining us, Commissioner Carr!

Are you a military Veteran or spouse looking to begin a career in telecom? Check out WIA - TIRAP's FREE, three-part webinar to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and forging a path in this exciting and dynamic industry! hubs.la/Q01pf9kM0

#telecom #careers

'According to several financial analysts, the US wireless industry isn't showing any signs of slowing down.'
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HAPPENING TODAY at 1 PM: Educational webinar on leveraging BEAD for workforce development.

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Don't miss our upcoming webinar on the workforce development components of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment ( #BEAD ) program and state proposals!

Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 PM EST: hubs.la/Q01p5NZk0

Want to learn more about the workforce development components of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment ( #BEAD ) program and its application process?

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Workforce development, #broadband funding are WIA priorities
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'With just a little more than a month in his new role as president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), Patrick Halley has already pinpointed what he sees as the key priorities for WIA...'
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