January 2026 Horizons Classes

We are pleased to share with you the latest classes covered by our CWA negotiated Horizons program offered by UMass Global. These cutting-edge classes are fully covered by your annual benefit with no out-of-pocket expense to you. They each have the flexibility you need to learn from home through an innovative, live-streaming platform. All classes are held LIVE ONLINE with expert instructors using UMass Global’s Adobe Connect Pro platform. And in case you miss a session, all class sessions will be recorded and can be watched at your convenience.

FCC Grol
Technical Knowledge Test (TKTII)
Fiber Optic Technician – OSP
Wireless Communications with Intro to 5G

FCC GROL

FCC GROL LICENSE PROGRAM
Start 1/19/26 / Ends 1/29/26

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm

Class prepares you for the FCC – GROL License

The FCC GROL is a “lifetime” license

To Register for FCC: https://forms.office.com/r/0A7PcNu6W3


Technical Knowledge Test (TKT II)

Starts 1/20/26 / Ends 2/12/26
Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm
This class prepares you for the AT&T TKT II Exam. Course great for those that want to bid on some of the Wage Scale 12 positions at AT&T once you pass exam.

To Register for TKT II: https://forms.office.com/r/HYL75tmReB

(also, see our post here about extra TKTII Study Material)


Fiber Optic Technician – OSP Southern California Only

FIBER OPTICS TECHNICIAN – OSP – Outside Plant (Southern CA only)
Start 1/26/26 / Ends 2/5/26

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm 

**There will be 1 in-person hands on lab for: Fusion splicing/OTDR/Certification Exam**

 Class prepares you for the “ETA FOT-OSP Certification” (Test taken during lab) This is an industry standard certification.

To Register for Fiber: https://forms.office.com/r/xcMpyz3r8c


Wireless Communications with Intro to 5G

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS WITH INTRO TO 5G
Starts 1/27/26 / End 02/19/26

Tue/Wed/Thur
7:30pm – 10:30pm

This is a good class to take along with the FCC course as they work hand in hand. This class also prepares you for the ETA Certification. This is an industry standard certification.

To Register for Wireless: https://forms.office.com/r/PRSgHvSwGr

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