WIA announced yesterday it has launched a new Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium (CMCAC) with three HBCUs: Central State University, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University.
WIA established CMCAC with its HBCU partners to sustain and expand workforce partnerships between industry, education, and government with the goal of creating and promoting accessible apprenticeship opportunities that allow the students HBCUs serve to earn while they learn.
“WIA is focused on building a diverse talent pipeline to meet the demand of broadband buildout and network innovation now and into the future,” said WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley. “We are proud to partner with these HBCUs to ensure the communities they serve can successfully pursue high-quality broadband and wireless career opportunities. To achieve connectivity everywhere and share the benefits of broadband expansion equally, we need a workforce that looks like America—and the Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium will help make that happen.”
“Apprenticeships in broadband are critical opportunities that more students should have access to, and we look forward to working with WIA, other institutions of higher education, and government to promote these quality career pathways.”
“We are eager to partner with WIA and our fellow HBCUs to develop sustainable apprenticeship programs that will empower the students, faculty and communities we serve to participate in the workforce of tomorrow,” said Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Vice-President for Research and Economic Development of Central State University. “As President-designate, I look forward to continuing our collaborating with WIA to connect more diverse talent with high quality career opportunities in the broadband industry.”
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