Jones College Jasper County Center - Workforce College

BAY SPRINGS, MS – March 25, 2021 — The Fiber School is pleased to be working with Jones College Jasper County Center to provide Certified Fiber Optic and Copper training. Students in this course will learn how to layout, install or maintain fiber optic cabling systems. The course provides both theory lecture and hands-on labs which demonstrate practical knowledge of industry-standard installation practices. This course prepares students to enter an entry-level fiber optic installer position. By partnering with Jones College, The Fiber School is able to reach more prospective students, keep training local, and help Bay Springs, Mississippi communities grow their workforce of skilled, experienced, fiber network technicians.

Job Outlook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Quick Facts: Line Installers and Repairers
2019 Median Pay	$65,700 per year $31.59 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education	High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
On-the-job Training	Long-term on-the-job training

The average pay range for a Fiber Optics Installer varies greatly (by as much as $35,000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience. (ZipRecruiter)

Fiber optic technicians install and repair fiber optic cables used for telecommunications and the internet. They are responsible for laying underground cables in trenches, pulling cables in conduits, running tests and troubleshooting equipment.

About Jasper County Center

The Jasper County Center is located in Bay Springs, Mississippi. The center provides academic, career and technical, workforce, and community classes to the citizens of Jasper County and the surrounding areas. The mission is to provide competency-based educational programs, which provide methods of instruction based on student acquisition of academic knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and occupational-specific skills. Programs will focus on meeting the needs of industry and other institutional constituents. Faculty efforts will prepare students with skills, knowledge, and confidence to enter and progress in their chosen career field, and become economically independent, productive, and contributing members of society. For more information please contact the center at 601-477-5473.

Get Started at Jones College

For more information on Jones College’s offerings, contact Keri Read at 601-477-5473 or email Keri.Read@jcjc.edu.

Contact The Fiber School

If you are an educational facility and you want to add professional fiber optic certification and training to your curriculum, reach out to us via the form below.

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Sources

_{Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers,

at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers.htm (visited February 25, 2021).}

_{“Fiber Optics Installer Salary.” ZipRecruiter, ZipRecruiter, Inc., www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Fiber-Optics-Installer-Salary. Accessed 25 Mar. 2021.}