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Jul 14, 2021

How the wireless infrastructure industry is preparing for 5G workforce needs 

By Kristen Beckman

5G will change jobs. Not only will the technology create thousands of jobs to build out the networks that will support 5G, but applications enabled by 5G will also change millions

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Apr 7, 2021

Smart Cities Caucus focuses on mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce

By Tracy Ford

The 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus is built on the four pillars of mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce, noted Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), co-chair of the caucus that kicked off

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Aug 26, 2020

WIA Members Build and Maintain the Nation’s Wireless Infrastructure Safely During Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit nearly six months ago, the wireless infrastructure industry quickly found itself among the ranks of essential workers needed to keep the country connected during stay-at-home

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Nov 13, 2019

The Benefits of Building a Veteran Hiring Program for Wireless Infrastructure Jobs

The wireless industry requires very specific skills from its technicians, foremen and top hands. Not everyone is a fit for climbing towers or working on construction sites, but veterans come with key soft skills that allow them to shine.

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  • WIA Awarded $29.9 Million to Expand Registered Apprenticeships for Telecommunications Workforce
    Department of Labor’s Pay-for-performance funding will help employers establish and sustain Registered Apprenticeship programs that

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