This Two-Day course will take place November 17-18, 2025
Northampton Community College (NCC) is empowering skilled workers and building direct pathways to employment through a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. Together, they’re hosting a free Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Course at the college November 17–18, designed to train workers for in-demand, high-tech jobs in fiber optic installation and repair.
The course is a two-day training combining classroom instruction and hands-on learning in fiber optic installation, testing, and repair. It is open to anyone interested in entering the fiber optic industry and learning this specialized skill.
The program will conclude with a certificate reception and networking event, bringing together participants, local employers, and industry leaders. By linking students directly to hiring partners, the training opens clear pathways to employment and long-term growth within the technology workforce. Just last month, Amazon announced Future Ready 2030, a $2.5 billion commitment to expand access to education and skills training and help prepare at least 50 million people for the future of work.
Fiber optic cables are the backbone of the modern world, carrying internet, TV, and telephone data. Because they’re made up of tiny glass tubes, repairing and testing them requires specialized training. These skills are increasingly essential to build the networks powering 5G, cloud infrastructure, and data centers. AWS has partnered with Sumitomo Electric Lightwave to host free Fusion Splicing Certificate Courses at colleges across the United States.
Interested participants must register at: https://fiber-aws.pearson.com/fusion-splicing-registration
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to participants.
WHO: AWS, Northampton Community College, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Northampton County Executive, Lamont McClure, and representatives from local companies.
WHERE: Northampton Community College | 3835 Green Pond Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 | Alumni Hall, Room 130
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of businesses and industries. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit northampton.edu. Follow NCC on LinkedIn, Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege, TikTok @NorthamptonCC, and Facebook.
