Wireless Service Technicians

Become familiar with electronics, which is a key part of the technician's job. There are numerous books and Web sites on electronics and electronic theory, geared to various levels of expertise. Check with your high school or local public library to see what you can find on this topic. In addition, many hobby shops or specialty science stores have electronics kits and experiments that provide hands-on experience with how electronic circuits work.

To find out more about wireless communications specifically, you might again check for books or magazine articles on the subject through an online search as well as in local libraries. You might also contact a wireless provider in your area and ask to talk with a service technician about their job. Perhaps you could even job-shadow a technician to learn even more about the field.

Join student STEM organizations such as SkillsUSA (https://www.skillsusa.org), Technology Student Association (https://tsaweb.org), and Skills Compétences Canada (https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com) to learn more about careers, participate in competitions, and access other resources.