| ological evolution, the driving force behind the growth of | | | | data services mark the future of the industry, many |
| the telecommunications industry, continues to change | | | | new telecommunication job opportunities will avail |
| the way we communicate. Entry level candidates | | | | themselves to aspiring engineers and computer |
| seeking a fresh challenge, as well as experienced | | | | professionals. |
| professionals seeking to advance their | | | | For those in pursuit of up to date technical skills, college |
| telecommunication career should familiarize themselves | | | | education/certifications, online technical programs or |
| with the latest technologies in order to successfully | | | | ongoing professional development/information |
| thrive in this rapidly growing industry. Enhanced data | | | | seminars are worthwhile options to consider. |
| transmission capabilities and faster communication | | | | Telecommunication programs equip students with |
| services in the future will continue to reveal whole new | | | | basic, as well as advanced technical knowledge and |
| worlds for the innovative and the tech savvy. The | | | | skills to help expand their career opportunities. While |
| impetus is irrevocable. One must therefore, furiously | | | | Bachelor of Science degree programs focus on the |
| build and sell their technical skills to compete effectively | | | | fundamentals of telecommunications, Master’s |
| for the best telecommunication jobs available. | | | | degree programs allow students to specialize in |
| Telecommunication jobs are distributed in several | | | | specific areas of interest. Online programs and |
| employment sectors within the industry: wired and | | | | distance learning opportunities enable full time |
| wireless telecom, resellers, satellite, cable and other | | | | professionals to pursue continued training without |
| telecom providers, for example. The increased use of | | | | compromising their present career commitments. |
| wireless communication in the past decade has made | | | | All in all, investing in continued technical education, while |
| wireless telecom carriers the largest employment | | | | preparing for a future telecommunications career will |
| sector in the industry, followed by wired telecom. | | | | surely reap long term benefits - it is going to take |
| Professionals are employed from all occupations. 17% | | | | much coveted knowledge, background and skills in |
| are engaged in technical positions of computer | | | | wireless technology, laser and fiber optic technology, |
| software engineering, computer programming, network | | | | telephony, data compression, programming and/or |
| systems and data communications analysis. As | | | | software design to impress the next generation of |
| significant growth in wireless, cable and satellite | | | | telecom employers. |
| technology, high-speed voice, video, graphics and other | | | | |