Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a 40-hour training program to qualified candidates who wish to become Certified Fiber Optics Technicians, September 17th – 28th, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interested participants are invited to attend Open Houses about the Fiber Optics Technician Certification Program on Thursday, September 6th at 6:00 p.m. or Friday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. Students will learn theory and receive hands-on training covering the basics of fiber optics, the different types of fiber and cables, information transmission and fiber optic LAN, sources of light loss in fiber, specifications for fiber optic cable, types of connectors, and more. Training will be provided by a representative from Educational Resources, Inc., a company which specializes in workplace training in the fields of customer service, sales and various technical fields including fiber optics.
The advent of fiber optic communication in the 1970’s has revolutionized the telecommunications industry. Optical fibers are used in place of copper wire technology to transmit information with pulses of light. The light then forms an electromagnetic carrier wave that can be modulated to carry vast amounts of information. Fiber optic technicians have a broad knowledge of fiber optics which can be applied at almost any stage of the communications process, from creating the signal with the use of a transmitter to the end process of converting that signal into electricity. Most certified Fiber Optics Technicians work as contractors or installers; although to gain certification, an individual is required to understand the technology, components, installation and testing that is required throughout the process.
“This is a program that introduces people to the world of fiber which is all around us and is an important technology which will continue to grow as the economy recovers,” noted Charles Wortmann, President of Educational Resources, Inc. “The Department of Labor has recognized this as a growing area for our economy. More and more fiber is being placed into homes and office buildings, because fiber offers high-speed access to data and telecommunication. Certification as a fiber optics technician demonstrates that a candidate has value to a company. When these people do get jobs as fiber optics technicians, they are good-paying jobs.”
Thorlabs, an international corporation with offices in Newton, endorses the Fiber Optics Certification program at Project Self-Sufficiency. “The Fiber Optics Certification program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency is a great head start to a career in Fiber Optics,” noted Jeanine Di Domenico, a Human Resources Generalist who works closely with the Fiber Business Unit at Thorlabs. “It covers both the basic theory and hands-on aspects well. The individuals who have completed this course have been able to hit the ground running when they start with us and have a much shorter learning curve than most new hires.”
Space in the Fiber Optics Network Cabling Certification program at Project Self-Sufficiency is limited, and participants must meet specific eligibility guidelines. The program is open to single parents and displaced homemakers age 18 or older. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and access to transportation, and be willing to commit to the full 40 hours of training. Income eligibility guidelines and other restrictions may apply. To attend an Open House or to find out more about the training program to become a Certified Fiber Optics Technician, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500.
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