Listen "Beyond the Strip: The Technology Training Ground Shaping ICT's Future"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe take a special tour of the IBW 357 Southern Nevada Chapter NECA Electrical Training Facility in Las Vegas, exploring their comprehensive apprenticeship programs and state-of-the-art training labs for ICT professionals.• Tour guide Matthew Apfel, Assistant Training Director, showcases the 25,000 square foot facility with 10 classrooms and 10 attached labs• The facility houses two separate apprenticeship programs: telecommunications installer technician (6,500 hours) and inside journeyman wireman (8,000 hours)• Hands-on training includes access control systems, where students interact with live systems and networks• The PoE and fault managed power lab features multiple racks that simulate live networks and installations• Students learn fusion splicing using equipment from partners like Fiber Fox, including training on specialized OPGW (Optical Power Ground Wire)• Training incorporates both legacy systems (66 blocks, Krone blocks) and modern technologies• Fire life safety system training prepares students for Nevada State Fire Marshal certification• The instrumentation and cybersecurity lab teaches students about modern building automation, SCADA systems, and secure network-connected devicesIf you're watching this show on YouTube and you like this content, please hit the bell button and subscribe to be notified when new content is produced. If you're listening on one of the audio podcast platforms, please leave us a five-star rating to help us take on the algorithm.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at [email protected] Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD
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