FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Applauds Introduction of Communications Jobs Training ActBill Would Provide $20 million in Competitive Grants for Wireless Tower Training
Washington, DC - - (March 25, 2019) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the following information:
Congressmen Dave Loebsack and Markwayne Mullin recently introduced the “Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019.” The legislation would create a competitive grant program, administered through the FCC, to establish or expand training programs for communications tower jobs. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr released the following statement:
“To ensure that America wins the race to 5G, we need to double the number of tower crews that are building this next-generation infrastructure. There is demand for up to 20,000 more tower workers. These are good-paying, 5G jobs. And as I’ve seen firsthand, America’s tower crews are unmatched in their skill, professionalism, and dedication. So I applaud Congressmen Loebsack and Mullin for their leadership and work to expand this skilled workforce. By creating a pipeline of talented tower crews, we can help extend America’s global leadership in wireless.”
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