Objectives & Initiatives
While the broadband landscape is rapidly evolving, our primary mission remains steadfast: to build a skilled, diverse workforce that powers the future of connectivity.
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Develop industry awareness and promote the benefits of modern broadband careers by:
Engaging in national and local initiatives that showcase the opportunities in broadband careers to veterans, student, young adults, career-changers, and their supporters.
Amplifying the industry’s success stories through media channels, reaching a broad audience to inspire and attract talent.
Partnering with industry leaders to create a long-term, multi-tiered campaign that highlights the need for a digitally skilled workforce in broadband.
Sponsoring veteran-focused programs that help transitioning service members and military spouses successfully transition into the broadband industry.
Developing shareable resources to support companies in raising awareness about careers in broadband.
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Driving efforts to engage individuals from underrepresented communities
Crafting a roadmap that offers actionable steps and resources to improve inclusivity across the broadband workforce.
Partnering with organizations to provide access with pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship opportunities.
Hosting industry-wide events and fostering collaborative initiatives to build a more representative workforce.
Collaborating with organizations focused on supporting underrepresented groups to expand access to broadband careers.
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Delivering targeted learning and training opportunities designed to equip learners for immediate employment
Developing the Broadband Industry Fundamentals 1.0 course to provide a comprehensive introduction to the broadband industry, designed for individuals entering the industry.
Promoting the value and importance of registered apprenticeship programs, especially to high school students.
Sponsoring the “Broadband Careers” (broadbandcareers.com) digital gateway to welcome, train, and support veterans, women, and young adults from underserved communities into employment in the broadband industry.
Offering cutting-edge tools and resources to help companies implement effective strategies to build, train, and retain their workforce.
