Santa Fe Community College Announces PROTEC Certified Fiber Optic Technician Training Bootcamp

Santa Fe Community College Office of Continuing Education and Contract Training is offering a FREE five-day, hands-on intensive program PROTEC that will give students the opportunity to earn three certifications from the national Fiber Optic Association recognized throughout the world and aligned to industry standards. These credentials will remain valid for three years, after which they can be renewed by the student. Students can earn the following certifications: Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing, and Certified Fiber Optic Specialists in Testing and Maintenance. 

Students must be able to distinguish colors and have good finger dexterity, but no prior workforce training is required.  Participants must be:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 18 years old or older
• Able to attend the entire bootcamp and paid internship
• Provide proof of COVID vaccination
• First consideration will be for Santa Fe County residents

Three PROTEC Certified Fiber Optic Technician bootcamps are scheduled for

• January 31 - February 4
• February 7 - February 11
• May 31 - June 4

To learn more or apply, visit www.protecsantafe.com