Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) signed the White House Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge and plans to spend more than $80 million annually on workforce expansion. Lumen says it intends to add almost 1,000 new employees to support its fiber broadband expansion program. The company is also providing “hundreds” of in-person, hands-on technical training sessions to support the effort.
“Our recruiting and training programs—which promote diversity as a core pillar—provide opportunities for high school students, people transitioning from the military, and those looking to get into the tech world regardless of their level of experience,” the company says. It cites Lumen’s Enhanced Premise Technician New Hire Program, Ops Academy and Field Academy that offer training on technology, safety, customer experience, and systems. Lumen also offers on-the-job mentoring, job shadowing and coaching.
Employees, including new recruits, can participate in Lumen’s Partners in Education Program that offers $5,250 per year for tuition assistance or to help with training. They can also participate in an EdAssist program that helps employees find the right education and training program that matches their career goals.
Lumen also provides employees with access to back-up adult care, child care, pet care and extended family leave programs. These programs provide as many as 10 backup care days with vetted and subsidized adult care and child care when regular care is not available, along with access to 24/7 help with child care, babysitters and nannies, special needs care, tutoring, and housekeeping.
Lumen won a $1.5 billion contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency last week to provide essential network transport and communications services in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.
By Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief
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