Tampa, Fla., Local 824 member Chris Fasting celebrates his graduation from Pace University with his family. Fasting earned a bachelor’s degree from Pace through NACTEL’s program that helps IBEW members return to school.

Are you looking to advance your career in the telecommunications industry?

Pace University, which offers the National Coalition for Telecommunications Education Learning program, will host a Virtual Open House on Nov. 6 for IBEW members who’d like to learn more.

The NACTEL program allows IBEW members working in the telecommunications industry to earn an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree by using an online only curriculum and without interrupting their careers. Eleven IBEW members earned a degree through the program in 2017.

Founded in 1999, NACTEL is a coalition of four of the nation’s leading telecommunications companies – AT&T, Verizon, Frontier and CenturyLink – along with the IBEW and Communications Workers of America, which also has telecommunications workers among its membership. Tuition assistance often is available from the member’s employer.

Members should visit nactel.org/ibew/voh to register for the open house