Name
BEAD: Building America’s Connectivity and Workforce for a Fiber-Driven Future
Date & Time
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Description

FBA reports that BEAD funding will require 28,000 broadband construction workers and 30,000 broadband techs, with 119,200 additional workers needed over the next 10 years to offset retirement and attrition. Learn how to leverage BEAD funding for sustainable workforce development programs that create long-term economic benefits for communities. Better understand how BEAD funding extends beyond connecting America, laying the foundation for economic growth, job security, and connected homes—all powered by fiber.