Telecom sector to ramp up absorption of apprentices into permanent roles

Roles that telecom companies look at filling in this case include telecom tower technician, in-store promoter, network engineer, and assembly line operator. With the launch of 5G, the demand for skilled roles is on the rise, by the end of the year, telecom companies will see a spike in apprentice hiring, Alug added. Globally, the apprenticeship program route has been a successful tool globally for bridging the skill gap and cultivating a job-ready workforce.