September 22, 2021 ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has … [Read more...]
TIRAP Apprentices to Earn College Credit Thanks to National Partnership with ACE
August 11, 2021 Apprentices participating in WIA’s Telecommunications … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate backs telecommunications workforce development
August 2, 2021 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Thune-Tester … [Read more...]
DOL Awards Apprenticeship Center of Excellence to Safal Partners, Consortium including WIA
The Department of Labor announced that it has awarded $7 million to a consortium … [Read more...]
WIA and TIRAP Advisory Board Announce New Advisory Board Members and Leadership, Salute Sams & Hightower for Dedicated Service
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship … [Read more...]
WIA Supports Passage of IMPACT Act
Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on Senate Commerce … [Read more...]
WIA Supports Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein on passage of the … [Read more...]
Accomplishment for Apprenticeship: WIA Hits Wireless Training Milestone
All telecommunications companies train their employees. Whether it’s initial … [Read more...]
WIA Thanks President Biden for Commitment to Registered Apprenticeship
February 17, 2021 Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan … [Read more...]
WIA Supports Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
February 11, 2021 Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan … [Read more...]
WIA Supports Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, “Helps at the Right Time”
February 2, 2021 Statement from WIA President and CEO Jonathan … [Read more...]
Department of Labor Approves More High-growth Industry Career Path Opportunities
January 13, 2021 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
WIA Announces New Member on Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Advisory Board
October 26, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
DoL Awards WIA Funding to Develop 5G Workforce
September 28, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
In the News: Learning Alliance Unveils TIRAP Inspired LMS
Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC), a leader in trade education, is tackling … [Read more...]
Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Announces New Advisory Committee Positions
June 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) … [Read more...]
WIA Awarded $6 Million DOL Grant to Train 5G Workforce
February 19, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
WIA Supports Training 5G Workforce through Public-Private Partnership
February 19, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
WIA Applauds White House for Focus on Training, Education for 5G Jobs
February 5, 2020 On the heels of last night’s State of the Union, the … [Read more...]
5G Workforce Training Gains Momentum in White House, Congress, Government Agencies
January 22, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure … [Read more...]
Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Board Adds T-Mobile’s Heather Gastelum and MUTI-Sabre Industries Telecom Services’ Stephanie Brewer
September 25, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association … [Read more...]
Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Board Adds NATE Representative
August 1, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) … [Read more...]
Paul Roberts Elected as TIRAP Chairperson; New Slate of Officers Elected to TIRAP Executive Board
June 6, 2019 | ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is … [Read more...]
WIA Welcomes Grant Seiffert to Lead Workforce Development Team
April 23, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) … [Read more...]
TIRAP Releases Telecommunications Tower Technician Mentoring & Education Guide to Develop Telecommunications Workforce
Feb. 4, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Telecommunications Industry Registered … [Read more...]
TIRAP Elects New Leadership as Group Continues to Add Companies to Apprenticeships Program
June 4, 2018 Washington, D.C. – The Executive Board of the Telecommunications … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Labor, WIA and TIRAP Celebrate Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
Private Employers Honored for Adding More Than 1,500 Apprenticeships in … [Read more...]
TIRAP Applauds Work of the Safety Equipment Manufacturers Consensus
Today, the Safety Equipment Manufacturers Consensus (SEMC) met at the USA … [Read more...]
Centerline Solutions : Proud Participant of TIRAP
Over the past 30 years, the growing demand for telecommunications services has … [Read more...]
TIRAP on Pace to Achieve 1,000 Registered Apprentices, Finalizes New Occupations for Growing U.S. Telecommunications Industry
Industry Leaders Gather in Minnesota to Strengthen Programs Focused on Safety, … [Read more...]
What is an Apprenticeship: Background on Registered Apprenticeships with Department of Labor
A Registered Apprenticeship program is a documented plan designed to move an … [Read more...]
How Can Employers Get Started?
To learn more, contact USATIS to schedule an overview of TIRAP and learn more. … [Read more...]
What documents are required as part of registering an apprenticeship program?
The Registered Apprenticeship program is comprised of seven core documents. The … [Read more...]
How Can the Apprenticeship Program Foster Employment Opportunities, Continuing Education, and Career Advancement for Workers?
Providing opportunities for the telecommunications workforce to improve their … [Read more...]
How Will the Apprenticeship Program Facilitate a Safer Workplace?
The telecommunications industry and the TIRAP Board recognize the growing … [Read more...]
What Apprenticeships are TIRAP Administering?
TIRAP currently administers the following occupations below. Download the TIRAP … [Read more...]
What is TIRAP?
The Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (“TIRAP”) is a … [Read more...]
USA Telecom Insurance Services First Ever Marketing Partner for TIRAP
USA Telecom Insurance Services (USATIS) has become the National Marketing … [Read more...]
WIA Endorses Trump Administration Apprenticeship Reforms, and Announces Record Number of U.S. Telecommunications Companies Sign Agreements to Initiate Registered Apprenticeships
The Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) and … [Read more...]
Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) Named National Sponsor for TIRAP
The Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) … [Read more...]
TIRAP Sets Goals for Telecommunications Workforce Development, Safety Standards at CTIA Super Mobility
Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 8, 2016 – The Executive Board of the Telecommunications … [Read more...]
3M/Capital Safety Recall Lad-Saf Sleeve
3M announced today an official recall of its original tower climber Lad-Saf … [Read more...]
Request for Assistance with Drone Research Survey
There is an ongoing research project at the University of Florida and University … [Read more...]
TIRAP Encourages Ongoing Safety Training with New Video on Standards for Telecommunications Tower Work
Washington, D.C., July 19, 2016 –Telecommunications Industry Registered … [Read more...]
TIRAP Releases New Job Safety Video Exploring Standards for Telecommunications Tower Work
Washington, D.C., June 21, 2016 –Telecommunications Industry Registered … [Read more...]
TIRAP Encourages Wireless Infrastructure Industry to Participate in National Safety Stand-Down
The Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP), which … [Read more...]
Wireless Industry Meets to Spur Safety Climb Systems Improvements
April 20, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Officials from the Telecommunications … [Read more...]
TIRAP Officials Bring Safety Message to FCC – DOL Tower Climber Safety Workshop in Washington, D.C.
February 10th, 2016, Washington, D.C. – The Telecommunications Industry … [Read more...]
TIRAP and National Wireless Safety Alliance Sign Memorandum of Understanding
February 9th, 2016, Washington, D.C. – The Telecommunications Industry … [Read more...]
FCC AND DOL ANNOUNCE SECOND WORKSHOP ON TOWER CLIMBER SAFETY AND TOWER TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Labor’s (DOL) … [Read more...]