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Broadband Installer
Academy

Second Floor • 100 S Garnett Street • Henderson, NC

North Carolina is receiving over $1.5 billion in federal broadband funding, and employers need trained technicians to build it. FlexDesk CARES is launching a hands-on certificate program to connect Vance County residents with high-demand, high-paying careers.

No experience required. No four-year degree needed.

$1.5B+
Federal Funding to NC
58,000
New Workers Needed by 2032
$40K-72K
Annual Salary Range

What You'll Learn

Two stackable credentials that prepare you for immediate employment in broadband installation and IT infrastructure.

Level 1

Structured Cabling

Cat5e and Cat6 cable runs, termination, testing, and labeling. Includes workplace safety protocols, proper tool handling, and professional customer interaction skills. No prior technical experience required.

3 Weeks / 60 Hours
ETA or BICSI Cert
Level 2

Fiber & IT Network Connectivity

Fiber optics installation, routers, switches, PoE systems, and applied networking fundamentals.

5 Weeks / 100 Hours
FOA CFOT + Network+

Six Dedicated Training Labs

Work with real equipment in our 3,400 square foot training facility.

Structured Cabling Lab

Cable runs, terminations, and testing equipment

Fiber Optics Lab

Splicing, connectorization, and OTDR testing

Routers & Switching Lab

Network configuration and troubleshooting

Video Surveillance Lab

Camera systems and security infrastructure

Internet of Things Lab

Smart devices and connected systems

VoIP & Telephony Lab

Business phone and unified communications

What You Can Earn

Broadband careers offer strong wages without requiring a four-year degree.

Position
Hourly
Annual
Entry-Level Technician
$19-22/hr
$40,000-46,000
Fiber Optic Technician
$32/hr
$67,167
Broadband Technician
$35/hr
$72,158

Support to Help You Succeed

We know life doesn't stop when you start training. That's why we provide comprehensive support.

AI-Powered Coaching

Personalized tutoring for technical skills at your own pace

Personal Mentoring

One-on-one support when life challenges get in the way

Career Coaching

Resume building and interview preparation

Job Placement

Direct connections to employers through NCWorks

Starter Toolkit

Graduate with the tools you need for day one

Our Employer Partners

We're building direct pathways to employment with regional and national broadband providers.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward a career in broadband installation.

FlexDesk CARES Broadband Installer Academy Second Floor, 100 S Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536