Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA) Local 81134
Training Facilities
Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 81134 provides its members with a wide range of certifications and training opportunities through the CWA / NETT Academy. This includes access to LinkedIn Learning courses in relevant subjects such as electronics for telecommunications, fiber optics certification, drone certification, network management, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT). CWA/NETT also offers practice exams to prepare members for technical telecom craft positions.
Additionally, through its partnership with NACTEL (the National Alliance for Communications Technology Education and Learning), CWA members gain access to online programs offered through Pace University. These programs include undergraduate and graduate degrees in relevant fields such as accounting, communications, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, finance, telecommunications, and business administration, along with certificates in information systems, mobile essentials, telecom essentials, and wireless networking essentials. These skills are valuable for careers in offshore wind, particularly with regard to cybersecurity and emerging technologies that support offshore wind energy systems.