NTCA and Northwood Tech Apprenticeship-Like Training for Small Broadband Providers
NTCA and Northwood Technical College have partnered to provide apprenticeship-like training and coursework to help ensure a strong broadband workforce through new expanded and advanced training opportunities.
The Northwood Tech Broadband Academy prepares students for the Broadband Apprenticeship program offered at Northwood Tech. Northwood Tech is prepared to work with NTCA members who are interested in Federal or local apprenticeship programs for employees who complete the Broadband Academy.
Employers will be able to work with NTCA, which will serve as a guide for companies offering supervised work experience and mentoring to students who concurrently enroll in or who have completed Northwood Tech coursework.
Online Training that Meets Rural Needs
Broadband Academy fully online at a time and place most convenient for NTCA members and their employees.
Professional development and cross training for employees with the most up-to-date technical content.
Broadband Academy offered in two levels with two Northwood Tech/NTCA badges.
- Level 1 = Broadband Customer Service Specialist badge
- Level 2 = Broadband Installer badge
- “A la carte” course options to meet employer needs
Ready to earn industry-recognized credentials? Learn more about the Broadband Academy.
Why Advance Your Employees With the New Digital Badging and Apprenticeship-Like Training?
- Broadband Academy courses are offered fully online at a time and place most convenient for NTCA members and their employees, lowering the cost and disruption of travel.
- NTCA Member discount
- Whether entry-level or senior personnel, this training program will provide professional development and cross training for employees with the most up-to-date technical content.
- Achieves results-oriented goals of employer training
- Provides incentives for worker-employees to earn recognized industry credentials
- Improves retention of valuable employees
- Offers prospective employers defined categories of skilled workers whose proficiencies can be matched to common sets of standards.
Ready to advance your career? Sign up for Broadband Academy.
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Northwood Technical College is a nationally top-ranked college serving the educational and career needs of more than 15,000 students each year. The College, located in a 10,500 square mile district in northwestern Wisconsin with a population density of 30 people per square mile, has campuses in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior, Wisconsin. Northwood Tech offers more than 100 career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. The College offers courses and programs in-person, hybrid, online, and online live. Northwood Tech is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.