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Broadband Infrastructure Training Program
Program Overview
The Broadband Infrastructure Training Program is a 215-clock hour certificate course funded through Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) - Franklin County as an initiative of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation to expand broadband access in Ohio. The course combines classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for careers such as fiber optic cable installer, broadband equipment installation technician, fiber optic splicing technician trainee, and broadband equipment troubleshooter.
Interested students must qualify through OMJ - Franklin County to be eligible for enrollment, which may be fully-funded. It is currently being delivered as customized training.
Open House
If you are curious about the Broadband Infrastructure Training program and would like to learn more about the curriculum, the facility, or what is waiting for you after completing the program, we encourage you to attend our Open House event on August 22, 2024.
Meet the instructor, get a preview of what you'll learn and the tools you will use, and become familiar with your surroundings before diving into your new career!
Event Information
August 22, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.
Fairfield County Workforce Center
4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll, OH 43112
Please bring:
Two forms of identification
Copy of proof of your highest form of completed education
Current resume
Program Topics
Workplace Safety
Tools and Equipment
Industry Definitions and Standards
Cable Types and Uses
Wireless Systems
Network Systems
Testing Equipment
Conduit Bending
Cable Pulling
Employability Skills
Exam Preparation
Certifications Earned
Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT)
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
CPR/First Aid
Industry and Salary Information
Of course you want to know what the return of your investment is!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for telecommunications line installers and repairers is $64,640 ($29.98 per hour). With your newly acquired certifications, students can earn more and elevate within the industry faster than those with no training or experience. The top 10% in this industry make over $95,000!
For more information about the industry, click here!
Register for the first class at NO COST!
The first cohort of students for the Broadband Infrastructure Training Program is eligible to have their training provided free of charge through Jobs & Family Services of Franklin County (JFS), if the student qualifies. Funding is determined by financial and employment-based need and financial aid applications for this program are processed through JFS.
Program Details
This customized training program will span 12 weeks and provide students up to four certifications upon completion. In this program, students will learn:
How to use specialty broadband tools and test equipment,
Terminations for cable, phone, computer and network applications
Safe techniques for bucket trucks, ladders, highway safety, and confined work spaces
Broadband equipment installation for home, office, new construction, and more!
The Broadband Infrastructure Training program is approved by the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and is brought to you by the 5G Section Partnership that consists of The Ohio State University, Columbus State University, Jobs and Family Services - Franklin County, and the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation.
Schedule
Projected schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays | 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Start date: September 2024
Location
Fairfield County Workforce Center
4465 Coonpath Road
Carroll, OH 43112
