Each Scholarship Covers Three Trainings Needed to Launch a Career as a Fiber Optics Technician
(Lake Charles, Louisiana – October 10, 2023)
SOWELA Technical Community College is currently offering a limited number of Fiber Optics Scholarships to cover the three trainings needed to launch a career as a Fiber Optics Technician. The scholarships were made possible through a donation from AT&T and cover the Certified Fiber Optic Technician Course (CFOT), Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance (CFOS/T) and Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Splicing (CFOS/S).
A total of eight scholarships are available for individuals with low-to-moderate income and will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Due to the limited number of scholarships, interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at our Fiber Optic Training page.
Normally, these classes total $2,835. Applicants that do not qualify for the scholarship can still register for the trainings at a discounted cost of $1,400. Payment plans are available.
Fiber Optics training courses will be held November 13-17 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at SOWELA’s Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA. Training includes both theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare students to take the certification exams sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association.
For more information, contact SOWELA’s Office of Workforce Solutions at (337) 421-6560 or email workforce@sowela.edu.
About SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College provides traditional, distance, and lifelong learning experiences and awards associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. The College empowers learners in career and technical education and enables transfer students to pursue a four-year degree, so all learners excel as globally competitive citizens. The College has been educating the region’s workforce for 85 years.