Released: April 21, 2025
Learn about education opportunities. Employers can meet those who’ve earned Fiber Optic Certifications.
Students get hands-on training in SFCC’s Fiber Optics Technician class
Santa Fe Community College will host a Broadband Networking/Job Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. More than 300 certified Fiber Optic Technician graduates will be invited from across New Mexico to attend. The event is free and open to all New Mexicans interested about careers, education and training for New Mexico’s broadband industry.
Graduates of the previous fiber optics trainings, broadband industry representatives interested in hosting a recruitment table and individuals seeking broadband career opportunities are encouraged to RSVP for the Broadband Networking/Job Fair at https://bit.ly/bbjobfair25.
The Broadband Networking/Job Fair coincides with the final day of a Fiber Optics Technician training session, where about 30 students in the non-credit Continuing Education and Workforce Development class will be celebrated at a graduation ceremony as they receive their Fiber Optic Certifications.
SFCC Contract Training Department has offered Fiber Optic Technician training/bootcamps since 2022. These generally five-day, hands-on intensive programs give students the opportunity to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association that are recognized throughout the world and aligned to industry standards. These credentials remain valid for three years, after which they can be renewed by students. Students can earn the following certifications: Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing and Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Training and Maintenance.
Certified fiber optic technicians are needed in the broadband industry because they bring the specialized knowledge, skills, and certifications required to ensure that fiber optic networks are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards. As broadband networks continue to expand and evolve, the demand for certified technicians who can handle these advanced technologies will continue to grow.
For more information about the Broadband Networking/Job Fair please contact Monique Anair either by email at monique.anair1@sfcc.edu or by phone at 505-428-1060.
For more than 40 years Santa Fe Community College has been the pathway to success for individuals and the community. SFCC provides affordable, high-quality programs that serve the academic, cultural, and economic needs of the community. The college welcomes over 10,000 students per year in credit, noncredit, workforce training, personal enrichment, and adult programs.
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