Like any long standing or generational industry, the current generation of companies and professionals need to be good stewards for the next. This August, the submarine cable industry will turn 162 years old, it is our privilege to continue the traditions our forbearers have passed to us.

Priming the next generation remains one of our core missions – by not only fostering project teams with senior and junior team members, but also promoting enrichment exercises and giving rising engineers and technicians the opportunity to learn directly from the aged experts.

The submarine cable industry lacks a distinct accessible degree program. In fact, most people wind up in our industry either by apprentice programs or as a legacy. Because education is so important, companies in our industry must safeguard the expertise of the past and current generation for the next.

In our mind, it is not only a good business practice to foster young talent, but absolutely necessary for the continued success of our industry.