With an eye towards the future of rapidly-evolving wireless communications technology and a determination to help fill the huge skills gap in the industry, ETA® International will again host hands-on training courses in key technology areas leading to ETA certifications during Education Forum March 30-April 3, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Technicians who have the proper skills training and certification credentials are more valuable now than ever before and will gain unparalleled opportunities for professional success in this high-demand profession.
Greencastle, June 26, 2019: Increased usage of mobile devices is causing significant growth in wireless traffic, which necessitates an increased demand for the addition of qualified and certified professionals in the workforce to design, install, maintain, and support communications systems. To meet this demand, ETA® International will host the industry’s most respected training providers to conduct hands-on training courses leading to accredited ETA certification during Education Forum 2020 (EF20), co-locating with International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE).
By partnering with IWCE, Education Forum attendees get access to hundreds of vendors and dealers in the communications technology field at the exhibit hall in the Job Training and Education Center, where the need for these certifications and skills are in demand.
“We bring training and certification together at one convenient location during Education Forum,” said Teresa Maher, CSS, President, ETA International, adding, “Professionals will get plenty of one-on-one attention and won't need to coordinate with trainers to attend classes or arrange for a proctor to take an exam later.”
Popular hands-on training workshops being hosted include: Certified Electronics Technician, Distributed Antenna Systems with a focus on Bi-Directional Amplifiers, Fiber to the Antenna, General Communications Technician - Level 1, Information Technology Security (Cybersecurity), Line and Antenna Sweep, Passive Intermodulation Testing, R56 Communications Site Installer and RF Interference Mitigation.
Top-level industry trainers will come from such respected companies and schools as 3D Design and Engineering, Bird Technologies, Commdex Consulting, Heartland Community College, Ira Wiesenfeld & Associates Technical Services, Light Brigade, RadioSiteTest, and TX RX Systems.
Registration for the training classes includes access to the IWCE exhibit hall, keynote addresses, general session, Party in the Park and town hall meetings. Discover workshop dates, specific details, and register to attend these hands-on training workshops at http://iwceexpo.com.
Join a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation, network infrastructure and business enterprise for career enhancing training and networking opportunities at EF20@IWCE. People passionate about wireless communications and the electronics industry will gather with over 7,000 peers to learn and network with colleagues and connect to information about a technology, product or policy that is crucial to success. The exhibit hall, with over 400 exhibitors, will showcase products from interoperability solutions to broadband devices and networks, to accessories and small cells. Watch for the opening of registration at http://iwceexpo.com.
About the Education Forum - ETA International is proud to host hands-on training through outside vendors in popular technology areas related to ETA certification during Education Forum, co-located with the International Wireless Communications Expo, March 30-April 3, 2020, in Las Vegas, NV. ETA's partners, the industry’s most respected trainers, will provide in-depth hands-on training in key areas of expertise beginning on Monday, March 30th. Following each training class, ETA will provide opportunities to test for ETA certification.
About ETA - Since 1978, ETA has delivered over 200,000 certification examinations successfully. Widely recognized and frequently used in worker job selection, hiring processes, pay increases, and advancements, ETA certifications are often required as companies bid on contracts. ETA’s certifications are personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure competencies of persons, not products or vendors. All ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. www.etai.org .
About International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) - Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals. IWCE features over 370 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation and business enterprise. IWCE 2020 will be held March 30-April 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, visit www.iwceexpo.com.
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