Earlier this month, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) announced it had been awarded nearly $30 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs for the telecommunications workforce. The investment highlights a growing industry priority: ensuring the wireless sector has the skilled workforce needed to support the networks of today and tomorrow. … Read more
By: Heather Douglas Wilkins NYSWA President of the Board VP of National and Strategic Accounts, Millennium As broadband expansion accelerates across the country, organizations supporting wireless, fiber, and infrastructure deployment are navigating a rapidly evolving supply environment. While much of the conversation has focused on the Corning glass shortage, the reality is far more complex. … Read more
As broadband, wireless, and edge infrastructure projects continue expanding across the U.S., the demands placed on logistics, procurement, and deployment partners are becoming more complex. Infrastructure providers are no longer simply looking for vendors capable of supplying materials. Many are seeking partners that can support projects from planning and funding through deployment and long-term execution. … Read more
As part of NYSWA’s ongoing commitment to supporting education, workforce development, and industry best practices, this blog is shared in partnership with NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association to highlight important safety resources and conversations shaping today’s wireless workforce. As we head into the busy summer season, activity across the wireless industry continues to ramp … Read more
By: Lee Morreale The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has reached a defining phase. After years of planning, coordination, and policy refinement, the largest federal broadband initiative in U.S. history is now moving from design into execution. This signals real momentum in the effort to close the digital divide. According to the latest … Read more