NTIA Fiber Optic Technician Course

OSUIT, through a federal grant, is offering fiber optic technician training courses for qualifying participants.
After submitting a complete application we will select candidates for these courses and offer them at NO COST to the student.

Qualifying applicants will need to meet certain eligibility requirements specific to this grant, which is designed to have maximum impact upon low-income, minority communities, effecting those among us who are under-represented.

Whether you qualified for a Pell Grant for schooling, receive benefits like SNAP or TANF, unemployment assistance, etc. you can apply for these courses and receive training to enter the fiber optic industry, a fast growing industry with high demand and potential for high pay.

This is a great opportunity that can help to address historical trauma, income inequality, and help overcome the digital divide.

Once your application is complete our program coordinator will reach out if any further information is needed and those who are selected will be notified with class dates and times.
All classes will be at the OSUIT Okmulgee campus.

*We DO NOT cover the costs of travel, lodging, or meals. Please make sure you have necessary travel and lodging arrangements made in advance if you are going to be traveling to class.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Contact Information

Type of Phone

Mobile

Home

Work

None

Mobile Number

Home Number

Work Number

Email Address

Physical Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

High School Information

Name of High School
(select from auto-populated list)

Graduation Year

GPA

Experience

Are you currently employed?

If YES, what is the name of your current employer?

How long have you been with this employer?

If NO, what is the name of your most recent employer?

How long were you with this employer?

Eligibility

Have you ever received a Pell Grant for schooling?

Currently enrolled at college, university, or trade school?

Name of College, University, or Trade School

Military Veteran?

Receiving government benefits (i.e. TANF, SNAP, etc)?

If OTHER, please specify...

Are you color blind? (Color blindness will prohibit a student from successfully completing this course due to the fact that fiber cabling is color-coded.)

Household Information

Annual Household Income

Household Size

Race and Background

Race

If OTHER, please specify...

Please tell us a little about yourself and your situation, why you would be a good candidate for this training program, or anything else you wish to share with us.

Availability

Class times will vary but we need to ensure that we schedule them at a time when all students can be available.
Are there any scheduling barriers you have that might prevent you from being able to attend all of the classes?

If you have scheduling conflicts please explain below so we may attempt to work with your schedule, if possible.

General Information

How did you hear about this program?

If OTHER, please specify...