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National Wireless Safety Alliance Updates Exams to Revised ANSI/ASSP A10.48 Industry Standard

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is pleased to announce that its exam content has been updated to reflect the revised requirements of ANSI/ASSP A10.48-2023, Criteria for Safety Practices With The Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Structures.  The updated programs include the Telecommunications...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Certification Programs Reaccredited By ANSI National Accreditation Board

Salt Lake City, UT – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is pleased to announce that its Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 (TTT-1) and Telecommunications Tower Technician 2 (TTT-2) trade certification programs have been officially reaccredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National...
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NWSA Launches Digital Certification Credentials

The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is proud to announce the launch of its new digital certification credentials, an innovation designed to enhance convenience and streamline the verification of certification statuses within the wireless industry. "We are thrilled to introduce this new digital functionality, which not only makes credential management...
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NWSA to Launch Digital Credentials in November 2024

The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its digital certification credentials, set to roll out in November 2024. This new initiative marks a significant step towards modernizing the certification process, allowing NWSA-certified technicians to access and verify their credentials instantly. With the introduction...
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NWSA Successfully Completes Year Four of the ANSI National Accreditation Board Surveillance Review Process

National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that the organization has successfully completed the required ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) year four surveillance review process. ANAB’s audit of NWSA occurs annually with an on-site inspection by ANAB auditors every other year as a requirement of its accreditation. ANAB requires specific...
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NWSA Announces Board of Governors Appointments

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Trey Pitts, EH&S Program Manager at T-Mobile, and Mike Young, President & CEO at ANCO, have been appointed as a member of the organization’s Board of Governors. In their new roles as a member of the Board of...
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NWSA Reaches Major Milestone, Surpassing 15,000 Certifications Issued

(Atlanta, GA) – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that the organization has officially surpassed 15,000 certifications issued to workers in the communications infrastructure industry. NWSA reached the 15,000 credentials mark in a 7-year time span, having started offering certification programs to the industry in 2017. The organization...
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NWSA Sunsetting Practical Exams December 31, 2023

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that as of January 1, 2024, the organization will cease conducting TTT1 and TTT2 practical examinations in favor of enhanced written-only testing through online remote proctoring. In keeping with NWSA’s objective to continuously improve the fairness, validity, and reliability...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for Upcoming Practical Exam Proctor Credentialing Workshops

Workshops Scheduled in Minnesota, New York, and Arizona; Provide Opportunities for Participants to Obtain NWSA Credential to Proctor Field-Based Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging eligible industry employers, trainers and workers to register for Practical Exam Proctor Credentialing Workshops on August 29-31,...
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NWSA Announces Board of Governors Appointments

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Johnny Crawford, Executive Vice President of Tower Development at Vertical Bridge, Amanda Freeman, Director of Safety – Tower Assets at Crown Castle, Leticia Latino-van Splunteran, Chief Executive Officer at Neptuno USA, Corp, and Jim Tracy, Co-Founder at Legacy...
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NWSA Successfully Completes Year Two of the ANSI National Accreditation Board Accreditation Surveillance Process

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that the organization has successfully completed the required ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) year two surveillance review process. ANAB’s audit of NWSA occurs annually as a requirement of its accreditation, with an on-site inspection by ANAB auditors every other...
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NWSA Announces Board of Governors Appointments

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that William (Bill) Martin, President at Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. (TEP), Drew McCarthick, Director Environmental Health, and Safety at Ericsson, and Mike McGovern, Regional Vice President at DISH Wireless, have been appointed as members of the organization’s Board of...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for March Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

March 15-17, 2022 Workshop in Canton, Massachusetts to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging eligible industry employers, trainers and workers to register for a Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for January Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

January 18-20, 2022 Workshop in Charlotte, NC to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging eligible industry employers, trainers and workers to register for a Mastec-hosted Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop on...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for Spanish Speaking Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

January 18-20, 2022 Workshop in Charlotte, NC Aims to Increase the Number of Spanish-Speaking, Bi-Lingual Examiners REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for January...
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NWSA Successfully Completes the ANSI National Accreditation Board Accreditation Surveillance Process

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that the organization has successfully completed the required ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) year-1 surveillance review process. ANAB’s audit of NWSA occurs annually as a requirement of its accreditation, with an on-site inspection by ANAB auditors every other year....
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for October and December Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops

Windsor, Virginia and St. Louis, Missouri Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for September Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

Salem, New Hampshire Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for 2nd August Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

Louisville, Kentucky Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for August Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

Alpharetta, Georgia Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for July Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

Mukwonago, Wisconsin Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for May Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

Salt Lake City, Utah Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops...
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NWSA Announces Dates Location for April Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop

East Syracuse, New York Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Location for First Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop of 2021

Fort Worth, Texas Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops...
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NWSA Announces Official Launch of Spanish Language Telecommunication Tower Technician Assessments

Spanish TTT-1 and TTT-2 Trade Certification Testing Available Starting December 23, 2020 (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) today announced that Spanish language translation of assessment tests for the Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 (TTT-1) and Telecommunications Tower Technician 2 (TTT-2) trade certifications will be available beginning on...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for Final Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops of 2020

Arizona and Missouri Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for Fall 2020 Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops

Tennessee and Utah Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for August Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops

North Carolina and Illinois Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP)...
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NWSA Announces Summer Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops in Washington State and Texas

Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops scheduled for June 16-18,...
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NWSA Announces Board of Governors Appointments

Fuentez, Haldane, Nicks and Siegel Join Board of Governors (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Paul Fuentez, Central Region Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at Ericsson, Andy Haldane, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Tower Engineering Professionals (TEP), Joe Nicks, Director of Safety...
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NWSA Announces Dates, Locations for First Two Practical Accreditation Workshops of 2020

Workshops to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops scheduled for March 24-26,...
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SBA Communications and Vertical Bridge Lead Marketplace on NWSA Certification Requirements

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that vertical infrastructure real-estate companies SBA Communications Corporation and Vertical Bridge are placing NWSA certification requirements for technicians working on their respective sites and networks in their Master Service Agreements (MSA’s). NWSA currently offers the following industry-wide certification programs:...
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NWSA Announces October Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop in Texas

Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for October...
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Registration Deadline Extended for NWSA Fall Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop in South Dakota

Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for September 24-26,...
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NWSA Announces Fall Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop in South Dakota

Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for September 24-26,...
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Registration Open for NWSA Webinar on July 24

Webinar to Focus on New NWSA Certifications: An Overview of Antenna & Line Specialty and Tower Foreman REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register to participate in the organization’s upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, July 24. Title:...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Launches Fundraising Campaign

Fundraising Initiative Kicks-Off at 2019 Connect (X) Conference in Orlando, Florida (Orlando, Florida) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today the beginning of an industry-wide fundraising campaign designed to support the development of the organization’s nationwide worker certification programs. NWSA made the announcement from the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s...
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NWSA Announces Summer Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop in Arkansas

Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for July 30 – August...
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FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Congressman Joe Wilson, NWSA and NATE Leaders Participate in Workforce Development Event at Aiken Technical College

Commissioner Carr Unveils 5G Jobs Initiative at Event (Fairfax, Virginia) – Industry leaders representing the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) and the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) were active participants at last week’s workforce development event that was hosted by Aiken Technical College in Graniteville, South Carolina. Participants included...
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NWSA Announces First Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop of 2019

REGISTER HERE Workshop to Provide Opportunity for Participants to Obtain NWSA Accreditation to Administer Field-Based Practical Exams (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshop scheduled for April...
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NWSA Announces Board of Governors Appointments

Brewer, Brown and Roshek Join NWSA Board of Governors (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Stephanie Brewer, Compliance Coordinator for MUTI-Sabre Industries Telecom Services, Neal Brown, Department Manager of Wireless Development at Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Inc. and Sonya Roshek, Vice President, Field Services for...
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NWSA Launches Additional Telecommunications Tower Foreman and Antenna & Line Specialty Certification Programs

New Nationwide and Portable Certification Programs Provide Career Progression Pathways for Industry Workers (Fairfax, Virginia) - National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today the official launch of the Telecommunications Tower Foreman and Antenna & Line Specialty Certification Programs. These programs were developed by the NWSA’s Foreman and Antenna & Line...
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Registration Open for NWSA Webinar on May 30

Webinar to Focus on How to Become an NWSA Practical Exam Test Site REGISTER HERE (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register to participate in the organization’s upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, May 30. Title: Becoming an NWSA Practical...
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Save the Dates: NWSA to Host Upcoming Webinar Series

Webinars to Focus on Key Components of NWSA Field-Based Practical Examinations; Registration Open Soon (Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to make plans to participate in the organization’s upcoming webinar series. NWSA announced today that it will be conducting a...
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NWSA Announces Opening PEAP Workshops of 2018

(Fairfax, Virginia) – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops. NWSA will be facilitating several workshops throughout 2018, and is announcing the first two on the following dates: January 29-February...
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(Now Closed) Call for Volunteers: Telecommunications Tower Foreman Task Force Members Needed to Develop New Certification Program

National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) has undertaken the development of its next nationwide certification: Telecommunications Tower Foreman. NWSA’s Board of Governors and its Board of Directors have approved this new credential consistent with the needs of the industry and it is scheduled to launch in the 3rd quarter of 2018....
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Register Today for Upcoming 2017 NWSA Practical Examiner Accreditation Program Workshops

(Fairfax, Virginia) – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) is encouraging industry employers, trainers and workers to register for the upcoming 2017 Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) Workshops. The NWSA will be facilitating the workshops at various locations around the country on the following 2017 dates: August...
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TIRAP, National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) Subject Matter Experts Gather in Austin, Texas

April 5, 2017, Washington, D.C. – Officials from the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) and the National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA), which signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last year, met recently at the Safety LMS training facility in Austin, Texas, as part of TIRAP’s Occupation/Credential Working Group. Safety...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Announces Staff Leadership Appointments and Establishment of National Headquarters

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Duane MacEntee has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director. MacEntee replaces Chuck Slagle who has retired from his position as NWSA Executive Director and is transitioning to a consultancy role within the alliance. “NWSA is thrilled...
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NWSA Honors Sponsoring Companies

(Dallas, Texas) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) officially recognized AT&T, Black & Veatch and TelTech Communications today for their instrumental role in hosting and sponsoring the recent NWSA Subject Matter Expert Task Force meetings that were held in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. From December 2015 through June 2016,...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Announces Winners of Job Task Analysis Survey Response Prize Drawing

(Fairfax, VA) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today the winners of the Job Task Analysis Survey Response prize drawings.  The NWSA recently concluded an industry-wide Job Task Analysis (JTA) survey of telecommunication tower technicians to ensure that NWSA’s technician exams reflect today's work environment, regulations, and technology....
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National Wireless Safety Alliance and TIRAP Sign Memorandum of Understanding

February 8th, 2016, Washington, D.C. – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) and the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP) today announced that the organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both groups share the strategic objective of promoting skills development for telecommunications tower workers.  “There is a natural...
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NWSA Subject Matter Experts Convene in Texas to Continue Certification Program Development Efforts

(Irving, Texas) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) convened its distinguished group of leading subject matter experts this week to continue the assessment and certification development process for the Telecommunications Tower Technician I (TTTI) and Telecommunications Tower Technician II (TTTII) programs. The intensive NWSA task force meetings occurred over...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Introduces Rigger and Signalperson Certification Programs

(Fairfax, Virginia) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today the official introduction to the wireless industry of CCO Rigger and Signalperson Certification programs. The programs have the distinction of becoming the first two assessment and certification offerings available to the wireless industry’s workforce through the NWSA. Download Full...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Convenes Meeting of Industry Subject Matter Experts in Dallas, Texas

(Irving, Texas) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) convened a distinguished group of the industry’s leading subject matter experts in Dallas, Texas this week to begin the test development process for the Telecommunications Tower Technician I (TTTI) and Telecommunications Tower Technician II (TTTII) certification programs. Download Full Press Release...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Unveils Website

(Stevensville, MD) - The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) today unveiled the organization’s official informational website. The NWSA is a national non-profit assessment and certification organization whose mission statement is to provide thorough, independent assessments of knowledge and skills and provide verifiable worker certification in order to enhance safety, reduce...
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Announces Partnership with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators

Fairfax, VA, July 13, 2015—The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced today that they have entered into a professional partnership for the development and administration of nationally accredited certification programs. Download Full Press Release
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National Wireless Safety Alliance Seeks Tower Technician Nominations to Serve on Inaugural Board of Governors

The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that it is seeking nominations from qualified Tower Technicians to fill several available seats on the inaugural NWSA Board of Governors. The NWSA is a national non-profit assessment and certification organization that is under development to provide thorough, independent assessments of knowledge...
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