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Fiber Week Comes to Newton County

October 5–9, 2026  •  Covington, Georgia

A week of free, hands-on training and community events in fiber optics, one of the fastest-growing technical fields. Newton County adults and high school students can build in-demand skills, earn a certificate, and meet hiring employers. Registration is required for every event.

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Oct 5–6 · GPTC

2-Day Fusion Splicing Certificate Course at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. For adults ready to work. Free and hands-on, ending with a fiber employer fair. Only 30 seats — registration required.

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Oct 7 · NCCA Micro Course

A one-day micro course for Newton County high school students, hosted at Newton College & Career Academy. A hands-on introduction to fiber optics and career pathways. Free; registration required.

Oct 8–9 · R.L. Cousins

2-Day Fusion Splicing Certificate Course at the R.L. Cousins Community Center. For adults ready to work. Free and hands-on, ending with a fiber employer fair. Only 30 seats — registration required.

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Why Attend Fiber Week?

Fiber optics is one of the fastest-growing technical fields, and employers are hiring now. Fiber Week gives Newton County residents a free, hands-on way to build in-demand skills, earn a certificate, and meet hiring employers — no experience required.

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Who Should Come

Fiber Week welcomes adults ready to work, high school students, job seekers and career changers, local employers, educators, and anyone curious about a career in fiber optics.

For Employers

Newton County employers can meet trained, certified candidates at the Fiber Week employer fair following each 2-day course. It's a direct pipeline to job-ready talent in a growing technical field — at no cost to participate.

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What Is Fiber Week?

Fiber Week (Fiber Awareness Week) brings free, hands-on fiber optics training to Newton County.

The week offers two free, hands-on 2-day fusion splicing certificate courses for ready-to-work adults, each ending with a fiber employer fair, plus a one-day micro course for high school students. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave is a recognized leader in optical fiber technologies for data center, enterprise, and communication networks.

Free to Attend

There is no cost to attend any Fiber Week event.

Registration Required

Required for every event, including the micro course.

30 Seats Per Course

Each 2-day course is limited to 30 seats and will fill quickly.

Certificate Earned

Complete a 2-day course and earn a Fusion Splicing certificate.

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