"More than half of broadband industry personnel recognize the importance of structured training programs to help build the broadband workforce and are working to implement them, according to a new survey. However, the survey also found that the effectiveness of the training and the time to productivity remain challenges. The survey was conducted for the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and NCTI and published in a paper titled, "Employer Workforce Preparedness in the Fiber Broadband Industry: How Build-Ready are We?""
""The survey results highlight the positive momentum within the industry to revamp recruitment strategies and make telecom careers more appealing to the next generation," NCTI CEO Stacey Slaughter said in a press release about the broadband workforce survey. "By establishing rewarding career pathways, we can attract new talent, reduce attrition, and increase employee investment." The survey, which gathered opinions from fiber broadband providers, contractors and large companies across the industry,"
More than half of broadband industry personnel recognize the need for structured training and many organizations are implementing programs. The survey, conducted for the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and NCTI, found training effectiveness and time-to-productivity are ongoing challenges. Respondents reported that current workforce knowledge and skills are insufficient for present and future fiber projects. Almost 70% of fiber technicians are nearing retirement, increasing urgency to train replacements. On-the-job training remains common, while a shift toward comprehensive training models aims to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Companies are creating career pathways and credentialing systems to attract younger talent.
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