WIA, PCCA Working Together on Training Tower Workers for 5G
The Wireless Infrastructure Association and the Power and Communication Contractors Association said they'll work together to expand training initiatives to help build a stronger wireless workforce to deploy 5G networks. “PCCA has developed successful utility technician training programs at community…
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colleges and plans to enhance them with WIA’s wireless curricula to teach workers skills they need for 5G,” said a Wednesday news release. The two said they briefed FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on the initiative. “Community colleges and technical schools are an ideal training ground for 5G jobs, and these programs will help ensure we have the skilled workforce in place to deploy next-gen networks,” Carr said. Carr has made workforce training for 5G a focus (see 1904180054).