PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Weaver, Melony Ritter
(501) 760.6410 office
press@np.edu
October 13, 2016
2nd FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN TRAINING TO BEGIN AT NPC
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) partnered with BDI DataLynk in the spring to offer industry recognized, Fiber Optic Association (FOA) sanctioned, fiber optics networking courses. Fiber optics networking is a highly technical, hands-on field that is forecasted to experience high growth through 2022. Employment opportunities could include jobs in the cable, satellite television, or phone industries.
The second series of courses will begin November 14, and can be completed in one week. Industry certifications are awarded with the completion of each course. Instructor, Bob Ballard is a Vietnam veteran and a FOA certified master instructor.
Registration can be completed by contacting Workforce Development and Continuing Education
at National Park College at 501-760-4223 or via email at mthornton@np.edu. Onsite sessions at customer locations can also be arranged to accommodate industry
needs.
BDI DataLynk is an Austin based, veteran-owned company providing standards based fiber optic network
training programs. All programs are sanctioned by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).
Photo: BDI student performing hands-on fiber optic coursework.
