Title: Research certification and educational opportunities.
Course: Telecommunications II (10006-II) > Section: Developing Employability Skills

Research should include:

- exploring resources such as the Virginia Employment Commission and Virginia VIEW
- examining instructor-provided resources such as newspapers, trade journals, and online sources
- examining industry certification opportunities provided by certification organizations such as the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA International)
- exploring educational opportunities using resources such as the Virginia Community College System.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What resources are helpful in finding employment in the telecommunications field?
- What opportunities are provided by organizations such as NOCTI and ETA International?
- Why is it important to research sources of educational, employment, and certification information?