Government Resources:
Department of Labor
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Employment & Training Administration
- Office of Apprenticeship
Federal Communications Commission
Association Resources:
Wireless Infrastructure Association
The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is the National Sponsor of the registered apprenticeship program known as TIRAP. Since 2017, WIA has administered National Standards of Apprenticeship along with the United States Department of Labor approved, apprenticeable occupations associated with the program. Graduates of the program receive a national, industry-recognized credential that certifies occupation proficiency and provides opportunities for career advancement. WIA’s approach, working with participating employers and industry advisors, promotes a consistency and uniformity in training across occupations.
Telecommunications Education Center
The Telecommunications Education Center (TEC) is a dynamic learning program devoted to improving education, quality of work, and safety within the telecommunications industry. TEC trains the wireless workforce for the future to meet the demands of 5G. TEC is developed by the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) with significant contributions from academia, subject matter experts, and WIA members. TEC partners with businesses to meet training, education and professional development needs through unique blended learning environments: classroom, field and online.
Pre-Apprenticeship Program Providers
- Warriors4Wireless
- Air Streams Renewables, Inc.
- Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
- EDS Tech Training Sites
Mentoring & Education Guide
- Telecommunications Tower Technician Mentoring & Education Guide
- Telecommunications Tower Technician Mentoring & Education Guide (Spanish)
TIRAP Launch Press Release (10-13-14)
A consortium of telecommunications companies and industry associations joined with the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to unveil a public-private partnership aimed at developing apprenticeships to improve workplace safety, address industry workforce needs, and provide workers
with greater employment and advancement opportunities.