Last Updated: January 20, 2023
Light Brigade is expanding their fiber skills training capability, with two additional academies on the East Coast. Joining parent company, Hexatronic US at newly established Marketing & Sales office in Charlotte, NC, Light Brigade announces the grand opening of a new facility early February 2023. Further, Light Brigade will offer Blown Fiber training courses starting May 2023 in Clinton, SC.
“We are excited to open our third of many Light Brigade Training Academies, across the US and our first blown fiber academy, offering air blown fiber machine use, aerial fiber and in-ground fiber solution training” stated Martin Lee, CEO of Light Brigade.
To maintain with the high demand and fast-paced growth of the Fiber Optic Industry, Light Brigade continues to expand its training courses and venues. An academy strategically located in the East Coast, enables Light Brigade to offer the industry a set location with an array of classes, critical to a labor force of up-and-coming as well as seasoned technicians.
For 36 years Light Brigade has offered worldwide, state-of-the-art, in-person and instructor-led, accredited fiber optic training courses for industry professionals.
To date, Light Brigade has two main Training Academies, one located within Light Brigade Headquarters in Kent, Washington as well as Dallas, Texas. Ongoing plans in progress to open further Training Academies in 2023 and beyond.
The vision behind these Training Academies for Light Brigade is to expand their training courses, offering students the best training experience by providing real-world simulations within each classroom.
The Light Brigade Charlotte Training Academy will offer Entry Level and Advanced Fiber Optic Skills Training. Students will encounter an immersive training experience that will undoubtedly enrich their understanding of fiber optic OSP, FTTx and Data Center applications.
The Clinton facility will commence courses on blown fiber machine training, followed by comprehensive blown fiber system training. Both will offer practical, hands-on training at our aerial and in-ground fiber track installations, representing real world scenarios.
About Light Brigade
Since 1987, Light Brigade has trained 80,000+ students in courses ranging from basic fiber optic theory and practices to comprehensive design and installation courses. We are not just theory based. Our hands-on labs reflect real world work scenarios, providing the practical training needed to improve operational efficiencies by reducing costly errors. Our diverse team of trainers allows us to ensure the right instructor is leading the right course where their industry knowledge and experience can be leveraged. We work with our industry veteran instructors to tailor programs for technicians, installers, engineers, designers, and other support staff from a variety of industries. We offer several routes for training and can tailor any program to suit your needs.
About Hexatronic US Inc.
Hexatronic enables non-stop connectivity for communities worldwide. We partner with customers across four continents – from telecom operators to network owners – offering leading-edge fiber technology and solutions for any and all conditions. We have the knowledge, the people, and the solutions to secure tomorrow’s broadband needs - and we know how. Hexatronic US is one of 49 Hexatronic Group operational entities with a total of +1300 employees, and the headquarters are located in Sweden. Hexatronic was founded in 1993 in Sweden and is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.
