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We take a special tour of the IBW 357 Southern Nevada Chapter NECA Electrical Training Facility in Las Vegas, exploring their comprehensive apprenticeship programs and state-of-the-art training labs for ICT professionals.

• Tour guide Matthew Apfel, Assistant Training Director, showcases the 25,000 square foot facility with 10 classrooms and 10 attached labs
• The facility houses two separate apprenticeship programs: telecommunications installer technician (6,500 hours) and inside journeyman wireman (8,000 hours)
• Hands-on training includes access control systems, where students interact with live systems and networks
• The PoE and fault managed power lab features multiple racks that simulate live networks and installations
• Students learn fusion splicing using equipment from partners like Fiber Fox, including training on specialized OPGW (Optical Power Ground Wire)
• Training incorporates both legacy systems (66 blocks, Krone blocks) and modern technologies
• Fire life safety system training prepares students for Nevada State Fire Marshal certification
• The instrumentation and cybersecurity lab teaches students about modern building automation, SCADA systems, and secure network-connected devices

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