The Telecommunications program prepares students for employment as technicians in many areas of electronic communications (digital, broadband, analog, microwave, wireless, etc.). Graduates find employment opportunities in various geographic locations. Technicians apply their knowledge of electronics, science, and math by assisting engineers, performing tests on equipment, working in field service or maintaining sophisticated electronic systems to include data transport systems; radio and video systems; industrial controls; T1 and DSL equipment; and residential/commercial telephone equipment.

The program begins with electronic fundamentals and moves to advanced electronic systems. Students will be trained on a wide range of equipment currently used in the communications industry. Some of the equipment on which students will receive hands-on training includes central office switch programming and maintenance; signal strength and reflection test equipment; network components and routers; computer and data communications equipment; and video imaging and distribution systems.

Graduates are employed with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious communication companies. Job opportunities range from local telephone companies to national industries dependent on communication technology infrastructures.

Note: Students are required to purchase a laptop computer from MTI. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending MTI.

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