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Wireless Infrastructure Association Nabs $30 Million for Workforce Development

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Jake Neenan

Jake Neenan

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Wireless Infrastructure Association Nabs $30 Million for Workforce Development
Photo of Deb Bennett, WIA's vice president of apprenticeship, from the group

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 – The Wireless Industry Association won nearly $30 million in funding for career development programs from the Department of Transportation, the group announced Tuesday.

The money comes in the form of a cooperative agreement, which is like a grant with more involvement from the agency in the funded project.

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