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PAB Broadcast Engineer Futures Enterprise

PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

Funding Amount

Up to $998 (varies by option)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PAB Broadcast Engineer Futures Enterprise

Overview: This initiative assists Pennsylvania broadcast stations in training, certification, and sustaining engineering services throughout the state through dual strategies.

Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania broadcast stations

Eligibility:

  • Nominees must be broadcast engineers at PAB member stations

  • Nominated by station manager
  • Funding Coverage Options:

      Option 1: SBE Membership

    • Coverage: Annual membership at Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Plus level
    • Amount: $175
    • Benefits: All SBE services, special activities, and 65+ webinars

      Option 2: SBE Certification

    • Coverage: SBE Certified Broadcast Technology (CBT) test and study guide
    • Coverage: Electronics Technicians Association Certified Electronics Technician (CET) degree costs

      Option 3: CIE Training Program

    • Coverage: Tuition for Broadcast Engineer Distance Learning Course from Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE)
    • Amount: $998 total
    • Includes: 95 lessons in broadcast engineer training and certification

      Option 4: RF Courses

    • Coverage: Any Radio Frequency courses for participants

    Payment: Made directly to station or participant at station manager's direction

    Contact: Gail Ponti (gponti@pab.org) or Joe Conti (jconti@pab.org)

    Organization: Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, 208 North 3rd Street - Suite 105, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-482-4820

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Station manager nominates eligible broadcast engineer
    2. Engineer selects desired certification/training option (SBE membership, CBT test, CIE course, or RF courses)
    3. Submit nomination to PAB
    4. PAB processes reimbursement directly to station or participant at station manager's direction

    Contact for Applications: Gail Ponti (gponti@pab.org) or Joe Conti (jconti@pab.org)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-development

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