Fiber Optic Technician

Fiber Optic Technicians install our internet lines, restore our cable, and ensure our communications operate smoothly. Our short-term Fiber Optic Technician program lets you master real-world skills in a hands-on environment, where you'll learn how to design, install, and repair fiber optic cables to transmit data.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This 20-week program covers a variety of aspects of training from construction to fiber installation in the home. It is embedded with several industry-based credentials necessary to be successful as an entry level employee in this industry, including:

• Class A CDL
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Pole Climbing Techniques
• SMART Defensive Driving
• NCCER Core
• AT&T/Corning
• Pole Top Rescue
• Fiber Optic Association - CFOS/H
• Fiber Optic Association - FTTX

WHERE: Acadian Campus in Crowley

WHEN: 9/23/2024 - 5/21/2025. Class is held Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. for 700 hours of training. 

COST: $11,500 (You may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact 337-521-9028 or workforce@solacc.edu for information).

REQUIREMENTS:

• 18+.
• High School, GED or HiSET required.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

"Louisiana is in the midst of a generational opportunity to deliver high-speed internet to every single home and residence by 2030. It is imperative we have a skilled workforce to make this happen. The opportunities are tremendous for fiber technicians and support staff now and in the coming years." 

Chris Disher, Managing Director, Cajun Broadband, Inc.

Whether you want to work at telecommunications companies, cable companies, or computer networking businesses, SoLAcc will prepare you for a life as a Fiber Optic Technician.

Average Salary: $48,240
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2021)