Developing the Broadband Workforce
Colorado has more than $1 billion in state and federal funding to improve internet throughout the state. This investment will create more than 3,000 high-quality jobs and careers in telecom for Colorado residents over the next few years. Learn more in the CBO Workforce Plan.
To meet this need the Colorado Broadband Office, along with our partners, is:
- Increasing awareness of career opportunities
- Developing and supporting more training and job placement programs
- Embedding telecommunications into Colorado's workforce structure
Looking for your next career opportunity? Want to join our efforts to build the workforce of the future? Complete this interest form and we will be in touch.
#1 Foreman
Median pay: $72,010/year
Job description: Personnel responsible for the supervision and organization of site personnel and the reporting of all pertinent site activities and managing the quality of work performed. They will ensure that all work is installed/maintained in accord with the company’s and customer’s safety and quality requirements.
Education Requirements: (all of the following or substituted experience)
- Experience with fiber optic cable installation, standards and safety.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Proficiency with fiber optic cable systems
#1 Foreman
Median pay: $72,010/year
Job description: Personnel responsible for the supervision and organization of site personnel and the reporting of all pertinent site activities and managing the quality of work performed. They will ensure that all work is installed/maintained in accord with the company’s and customer’s safety and quality requirements.
Education Requirements: (all of the following or substituted experience)
- Experience with fiber optic cable installation, standards and safety.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Proficiency with fiber optic cable systems
My Colorado Journey
Search for education and training programs that lead to careers in Construction Broadband Infrastructure for entry level, mid level, and advanced level including:
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Telecom Line Installer and Repairer
- Foreman
Broadband Nation
Join the broadband workforce to build a career for your future:
- Explore broadband career opportunities
- Find the right broadband job
- Understand training requirements
Colorado Workforce Centers
Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services to assist job seekers including:
- Job listings
- Computer and internet access
- Career counseling and training for job seekers
TIRAP: Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
Powered by the Wireless Infrastructure Association and with partners across the country, TIRAP provides technical assistance, training resources, support.
MSLCAT: Mountain States Line Constructors
Mountain States offers on-the-job training and schooling in the electrical construction industry.
Colorado Training Providers
On this COTrainingProviders.org website you will find everything from 100% online programs of study to technical certificates to apprenticeships to four-year degrees.