Penton’s 38th annual IWCE expo, one of the industry’s largest conventions for two-way radio manufacturers, is slated to host ETA’s Education Forum. The 2015 conference will take place March 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Over 350 leading manufacturers will exhibit at the event, and attendees will have the opportunity to take part in ETA’s Education Forum’s hands-on electronics training workshops and certification testing. Each year, more than 10,000 technical professionals receive certifications from the ETA’s world-renowned technical certification program, in operation since 1978.
ETA has had a steady presence at IWCE in past years, offering certification testing and partnering on IWCE’s student Job Fair, including an annual scholarship for an ETA student member to attend IWCE.
“IWCE and ETA have long-supported each other’s missions – to provide education, training and certification to the communications technology community. It’s great to be able to offer it all in one place at one time to help meet our industry’s needs.” Stephanie McCall, Brand Director for IWCE and IWCE’s Urgent Communications.
For the first time, ETA will proudly host fiber optics training at this year’s IWCE. The need for increased bandwidth provided through the use of fiber optic cable also increases the demand for certified Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA) technicians.
“ETA looks forward to co-locating with IWCE to bring world-class training and certification in the latest technologies to technicians from around the world gathered in Las Vegas,” said ETA President Teresa Maher, CSS.
Attendees will register through IWCE’s website to select their training package and will get access to the IWCE show floor and special events with their badge. ETA will offer certification testing at the conclusion of hands-on training courses offered by ETA’s partners: Ira Wiesenfeld and Associates, Light Brigade and Dover Telecommunications Services, among others. Continuing Education Credits will be offered by ETA for most of IWCE’s workshops and short courses in addition to the training.
“It simply makes sense to host these events together, and we’re excited to partner with ETA and its training partners to provide so many hands-on courses at IWCE,” says Stacey Orlick, Event and Content Director.
About the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE)
Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. IWCE features over 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 technology buyers attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law
enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise. For more information, visit www.iwceexpo.com.
About Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) International
Since 1978, ETA has issued over 150,000 professional certifications. ETA certifications are accredited through the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) and align with the ISO-17024 standard. Widely recognized and frequently used in job selection, hiring processes, pay increases and advancements, ETA certifications are often required as companies bid on contracts. All ETA certifications are personal and travel with the individual, regardless of employment or status change and measure competencies of persons, not products or vendors. www.eta-i.org
About Penton
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Media Contacts:
Nadira Ramatally
Marketing Manager, IWCE
(770) 618-0121
Nadira.ramatally@penton.com
Michele Altman, CSS
ETA International
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
