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Graduate says six‑week Broadband Futures training led to placement, promotion and on‑the‑job teaching
Summary
At its March 24 meeting, commissioners approved a $550,000 subaward to NCUS Tech for a six‑week Broadband Futures fiber‑optic technician training program; a recent graduate described rapid job placement, wage gains and advancement into a lead role.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on March 24 approved a $550,000 subaward to the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS Tech) to fund the Broadband Futures Program, which provides six weeks of fiber‑optic technician training, coaching and placement services for residents seeking in‑demand technical jobs.
Carmen Barnes, chief operating officer for Job and Family Services, said the award will enroll a minimum of 50 new trainees with…
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