The wireless industry has placed a major emphasis on wireless workforce development to address the shortage of skilled technicians needed to install and maintain wireless networks.

Industry associations have made the case to federal and state lawmakers, and there has been a positive response.

New, expanded training and certification programs are being offered by training companies, both on their own and in conjunction with wireless mobile network operators and with educational institutions and community colleges around the country.

Cesar Ruiz, CEO at Learning Alliance Corporation talks with John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor about the progress being made in wireless workforce development.

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