Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical, an Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) member, recently received ETA approval to offer a Fiber Optics for Installers course. Through this training, students gain the instructional hours required to take the ETA Fiber Optics Installer Certification exam. Southeast Technical is one of only two institutions in Minnesota approved by ETA to offer this training.

Fiber Optics for Installers is taught by Southeast Technical instructor Mike Wadewitz, who is also certified to teach and administer the ETA certification exam. Wadewitz has extensive industry experience, has attended Corning-led training and is a member of Corning's Fiber IQ program. Individuals interested in taking this course for college credit should contact Wadewitz at [email protected]; businesses interested in providing this training to employees on a non-credit basis should contact Jennifer Olson, business relations director, at [email protected].