Wireless Futures Program

A new national initiative of the WIA Foundation designed to connect qualified undergraduate and graduate students with companies across the communications and wireless infrastructure industry for paid internship and cooperative learning opportunities.

Geographic Scope: National (US academic institutions and wireless industry employers)

Focus Areas:

• Internship and cooperative learning placements
• Career pathway development in telecommunications
• Workforce cultivation for telecom and wireless infrastructure professionals
• Industry trends and emerging technologies
• AI-driven workforce skills development

Target Audience:

• Undergraduate and graduate students
• Students with knowledge in telecommunications, engineering, business, and telecom law
• Wireless industry employers
• US academic institutions

For Employers:

• Access to curated pipeline of specialized students
• Visibility of careers in telecom across multiple sectors
• Ability to shape future wireless workforce skills
• Streamlined candidate matching through custom online portal
• Support whether developing new or integrating existing internship programs

For Universities:

• Career access expansion in high-growth wireless communications field
• Connections to employers in telecom engineering, business, spectrum management, and telecom law
• Academic-industry network building
• Student outcomes improvement through clear career pathways
• Mentorship and hands-on experience opportunities for students

Emerging Opportunities:

• On-the-job experience
• Real-world employer relationships
• Understanding of broader career landscape
• Exposure to emerging industry trends

About the WIA Foundation: The WIA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the wireless industry by encouraging and promoting education, research, and training programs.

Contact Information:

• WIA Foundation
• 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 210
• Arlington, VA 22201
• Phone: 703.739.0300
• Website: foundation.wia.org

Application Process

The Wireless Futures Program features a dedicated online portal (coming soon) where:

For Students:

• Access potential internships and cooperative learning opportunities
• Gain on-the-job experience
• Understand the broader career landscape
• Learn about emerging industry trends
• Build real-world employer relationships

For Employers and Universities:

• Contact the WIA Foundation to express interest in participating
• Access the custom-built online portal for candidate discovery
• Streamlined matching and program integration

To Participate: Contact the WIA Foundation through foundation.wia.org