Telecommunications

LAC Awarded Two Florida DoE Grants to Support Apprenticeship Program Growth and Expansion Tampa, Florida — July 27, 2021 — Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) was awarded two mini grants designed to support apprenticeship program growth and expansion by the Florida Department of Education. The Florida Department of Education announced nearly $600,000 in funding has been awarded to Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in Florida [...]

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Visits Learning Alliance Corporation Tampa, Florida — July 26, 2021 —Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC), an organization building stronger workforce development for trades, hosted Commissioner Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 14, 2021. Carr toured LAC’s campus in Tampa, climbed LAC’s 150-foot training tower with students, and provided insight on telecom workforce development opportunities [...]

LAC Partners with Taqtile to Build and Deliver Augmented Reality-based Training Simulation to LAC Students Tampa, Florida — July 21, 2021 —Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) partners with Taqtile to build and deliver augmented reality-based training simulation to LAC students. “We are building training and development in the virtual space because it offers a safe environment [...]

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to Visit Learning Alliance Corporation Tampa, Florida — July 13, 2021 — Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) will be hosting Commissioner Brendan Carr of the Federal Communications Commission on July 14, 2021. During his visit, Commissioner Carr will climb a cell tower with LAC students. He will then be heading to the LAC campus in Tampa to tour the facilities and address the LAC students and local business leaders. While on campus, Commissioner Carr will be introduced to several new and [...]

Training Needs of the Telecom Industry The telecommunications industry is growing at a rapid rate. With the development of 5g and other technological advancements, workers are needed now more than ever. For those looking to fill these much-needed spots, what goes into the training to become part of the telecommunications industry? This can depend on [...]

5G Outlook Training for Florida Wireless Businesses Tampa, Florida — May 27, 2021 — On May 21st 2021, LAC hosted a presentation conducted by NATE on 5g Small Cell Deployment Training. The curriculum addressed Fall Prevention in the Construction Industry, with an emphasis on small cell deployment safety practices that are necessary to understand in [...]

Safety Standards in the Telecommunications Industry The demands of safety and reliability in the telecommunications industry mean a properly trained workforce is crucial now more than ever. Furthermore, constant growth of new technologies means a consistent growth in the training required for individuals who work with them. Knowing how to properly apply safety training and [...]

Combating Fake OSHA Certifications Skilled trade workers are in high demand to keep up with various growing industries throughout the United States. With the benefits that each of these skilled positions come with, this can lead to employees doing whatever it takes to appear qualified to obtain said position, even if it is in an [...]

Broadband Fiber Digital Installer Program In Learning Alliance Corporation’s Broadband Fiber Digital Installer Program, students will learn the fundamentals of fiber optic transmission theory from the ground up. Beginning with safety and handling, students will be exposed to all the elements in a typical fiber optic network including the various cable types, connectors, installation methodologies [...]

It is generally agreed that 5G is the future of the telecommunications industry, however, as the telecom industry continues its 5G rollout, the companies and individuals involved are learning the hard way that this update comes with a price. Today, 4G is the main service used by the telecommunication industry for most voice and data […]