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SANTA FE, NM –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 in careers, education, and training for New Mexico’s broadband industry.

Graduates of the previous fiber optics training, 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. 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/boot camps since 2022. These five-day, hands-on intensive programs allow students to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association that are recognized worldwide and aligned to industry standards. These credentials remain valid for three years, after which students can renew them. 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 to ensure that fiber optic networks are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards. As broadband networks 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, contact Monique Anair, at monique.anair1@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1060.

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