For Immediate Release 4/28/25 – Learning Alliance Newsroom

The underground telecommunications industry is changing—fast. Across the country, states are placing new emphasis on safety, workforce development, and formal qualifications for underground installation crews. As these expectations rise, non-union contractors face mounting pressure to adapt, upskill, and compete in a more regulated environment.

Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) is leading the charge with a powerful solution: a state-approved, 40-hour training program that prepares telecommunications professionals to meet new industry standards with confidence. This hands-on training equips teams with the technical knowledge and safety practices required to perform underground telecom work effectively and responsibly.

We currently offer this critical training in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, California, and Louisiana—all states that are embracing new standards for workforce development and operational safety. Our curriculum ensures contractors and their teams stay ahead of evolving expectations, while building the credibility and capabilities needed to win work in increasingly competitive markets.

Our 40-hour program is designed with industry realities in mind. From trenching and backfill to locating, hazard prevention, and fiber placement, we cover every element of underground telecom installation with a practical, skills-based approach. Companies walk away with more than just training—they gain a workforce that’s confident, compliant, and ready to deliver high-quality results in the field.

This wave of professionalization isn’t limited to installation. Utility locating is also undergoing a shift. As organizations adopt certified training models for locating crews, NULCA—a national leader in locating certification—has stepped in to provide industry-standard curriculum. Learning Alliance incorporates these best practices into our own training model, offering a full-circle approach that supports both safe digging and accurate locating.

Through partnerships with key industry leaders like Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and NULCA, Learning Alliance powers a broader ecosystem of workforce development, safety innovation, and career-building opportunity. This ecosystem fosters collaboration between education, technology, and labor—ultimately leading to stronger teams and safer infrastructure across the country.

Non-union companies looking to compete in this shifting landscape don’t need to go it alone. Learning Alliance delivers the training, tools, and pathways to build high-performing crews in today’s regulated environment.

In an industry where safety, skill, and speed matter more than ever, Learning Alliance helps you build a workforce that’s wired for success.

About Learning Alliance
Learning Alliance Corporation partners with businesses, colleges, and universities to bring U.S. Veterans and civilians stronger training initiatives that equate to solid career growth. By partnering with employers nationwide, Learning Alliance Corporation has created workshops, labs and simulation programs that align the theoretical concepts with real-world application learning. This adaptable approach creates learning solutions based on the community-specific goals, industry, staff skill level, and corporate culture. Learning Alliance Corporation provides quality instructors who are highly trained and specialize in the areas they teach. Learn more at https://www.mylearningalliance.com or contact Lymaris Pabellon at lpabellon@mylearningalliance.com