Alaska Telecommunications Leaders Partner to Encourage Alaskans to Consider Telecom Careers
More telecom workers are needed to meet the job demands in

Pictured: Apprentices Amanda and Chris are featured in a campaign launched by Alaska Communications and Matanuska Telecom Association (MTA). (Photo: Business Wire)
The partnership is in support of NECA/IBEW’s Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust (AJEATT). The trust, commonly referred to as electrical apprenticeship school, provides hands-on classroom and on-the-job training for a variety of electrical jobs, including telecommunications.
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“With a surge of new projects coming to our state, it’s a critical time to grow the telecom workforce in Alaska,” said Matt McConnell, president and CEO of Alaska Communications. "By teaming up with MTA to promote AJEATT, we aim to boost interest and grow the number of highly skilled professionals. In my opinion, there’s no better training opportunity than provided by the union. We want more Alaskans to consider these important trade careers which directly improve lives in our communities.”
“When it comes to connectivity,
Through the partnership, MTA and Alaska Communications are actively promoting and encouraging entry into the apprenticeship school, with a focus on telecommunications.
Apprenticeship school consists of a series of eight-week classroom sessions and on-the-job training. Classes are held at the Electrical Training Centers in
“It’s great to have such strong industry collaboration among thought leaders in the telecommunications industry,” said Melissa Caress, statewide training director, AJEATT. “We’re proud to offer a world-class training program tailored to the telecommunications industry and in particular new fiber techniques.”
Through MTA, work is available throughout
“Several telecom megaprojects are underway as part of an unprecedented effort to connect all Alaskans. This is an exciting time because we have the federal and state resources needed to really move the needle on broadband access,” said Christine O’Connor, executive director of the Alaska Telecom Association. “I applaud these industry giants in our state for working together and thinking outside of the box to find creative solutions for the benefit of fellow Alaskans.”
For information about applying to the apprenticeship school for telecom work, visit https://alaskaelectricalapprenticeship.org/job-classifications/telecom.
About MTA
Established in 1953, as a
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is the leading provider of advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and consumers in
About AJEATT
The Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust is a joint partnership between The Alaska Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association and The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547. Learn more about the apprenticeship school at https://alaskaelectricalapprenticeship.org/. Specific information about a telecom apprenticeship is available here: https://alaskaelectricalapprenticeship.org/job-classifications/telecom.
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Source: Alaska Communications