Webinar

Meeting the Demand: Collaborative Strategies for Broadband Workforce Development

Available on-demand

60 Minutes

The broadband labor gap is well documented, with an estimated 200,000 qualified employees needed to build, maintain, and upgrade communication networks.

As the industry prepares for BEAD deployments, focus needs to expand beyond the ambitious broadband roll-out plan for connecting the entirety of the United States. It is critical that industry, government, training bodies and post-secondary education institutions come together to also meet the demand for skilled workers.

Join us for this important and timely webinar to learn about:

Best practices from community colleges, training institutions, industry players and government for building the right training programs
How to implement effective workforce development strategies
The latest training and certification opportunities
Current collaborations between public and private sectors that are helping to meet unique workforce requirements within communities
Ways to align with stakeholder needs for broadband workforce development
And more

Speakers

Sean Kelly, RCDD, CFHP

Technical Director/Head of Marketing

Light Brigade

Sean Kelly, RCDD, CFHP is a 25+ year fiber cable and connectivity professional working in technical, engineering, and business roles. Before joining Light Brigade as Technical Director and Head of Marketing, he spent his career with leading fiber connectivity companies including TE Connectivity, CommScope, and Rosenberger. He has developed and presented numerous educational presentations and courses and has been involved, and held leadership roles, with numerous industry groups.

Elizabeth Lentz

FiberIQ Program Manager

Corning Optical Communications, LLC

Elizabeth has been a member of the Corning’s Educational Programs Team for the past 4 years. She is responsible for developing an industry focused fiber optic training strategy intended to provide an entry level pathway into the growing fiber broadband industry. Through her work, she has a passion to educate minorities, veterans, and women on opportunities in the fiber industry.

In addition to her role at Corning, she volunteers with the Fiber Broadband Association, Dottie Rose Foundation, Corning’s Choices Program, Dress for Success, and SkillsUSA to broaden STEM awareness to the next generation of people entering the workforce. Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s in science technology education and a master’s in online technology and instructional design.

Luke Laird

Director Business Devleopment/Training

Unitek Global Services

Mr. Laird has over twenty years of experience in the telecommunications industry, and a combined five years of experience in secondary and post-secondary education. He has a wealth of knowledge surrounding the broadband industry including management, construction, and training. He is currently the Director of Business Development / Training for Unitek Global Services.

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Duration:

60 Minutes