The $42.45 billion BEAD Program aims to provide high-speed internet to 25 million people, but adequate trained labor is crucial for its success.
NTIA estimates that tens of thousands of broadband construction workers—including network designers and fiber splicers—will be necessary to build the networks efficiently.
States granted BEAD funding are advised to proactively set up training programs for the required workforce, as preparation can take nine to 12 months.
More than one-fourth of the states indicated plans to allocate at least $300 million from BEAD funding to support workforce development initiatives.
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