Launch a New Career: UAHT Offering Fast-Track Fiber Optic Technician Classes

As technology continues to reshape the workforce, careers in broadband and telecommunications are becoming some of the most sought-after jobs out there. The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is helping students prepare for those careers through its Fiber Optic Technician program, with the next round of classes beginning Monday, August 24.

A Career Field on the Rise in Arkansas & Texas

Offered in partnership with the Arkansas Fiber Academy, this is an eight-week program that gives students a fast track into the growing fiber broadband industry. As communities, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities rely more and more on high-speed internet connections, the demand for trained fiber-optic technicians continues to rise.

Hands-On Training for Real-World Jobs at UAHT

Students will receive both classroom instruction and hands-on field experience, learning the skills employers are looking for to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber broadband systems for homes and businesses. Once the program is completed, graduates will be eligible to earn the Fiber Broadband Association OpTIC Path three-year certification.

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Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, making this program super convenient if you are working, making a career change, or anyone looking to gain valuable new skills in a short amount of time.

Registration Now Open for UAHT Fiber Optic Technician Program

Qualified applicants may be eligible to attend at no cost. Graduates leave the program with industry-recognized credentials and the training needed to pursue careers with leading telecommunications employers.

There is currently only one seat remaining for the class that begins on August 24. An additional session will begin September 8 and continue through October 28.

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If you are interested in this great career path, you can register and view course dates online at https://uahopetexarkana.coursestorm.com/category/fiber-optic-technician.

For more information, contact Racie Poindexter at racie.poindexter@uaht.edu or call (870) 722-8568.