The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) invites you to join a conversation on America’s broadband workforce with industry and policy leaders, featuring FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks.

Thursday, January 16: 10:00am – 12:00pm ET
AT&T Forum, 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

This live event is open to the public. Space is limited; please register to reserve your seat.

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Schedule

Thursday, January 16

10:00am -10:10am | Welcome Remarks

Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA

10:10am – 10:55am | Panel: Workforce Development Success Stories from the Field

Highlighting successful collaborations, this panel will showcase how partnerships between industry, government and higher education institutions can help bridge the skills gap by creating training programs that are aligned with industry needs. Experts will discuss the benefits of apprenticeships, sector partnerships and industry-higher education training programs for broadband workforce development.

Eric Leach, Associate, Ice Miller (Moderator)	Deb Bennett, Vice President of Apprenticeship, WIA	Shane Matthews, Training & Development Director, ElectriCom
Lindsey Ekstrand, M.Ed., Director, Workforce Education Programs, Youngstown State University	Perry Gregory, Senior Vice President, National Center For Urban Solutions	Peter Voderberg, Chief, BroadbandOhio

11:00am – 11:30am | Fireside Chat

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr | Bio	FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks | Bio