ASTCA hosts Tower Climber/Rescuer and Rigging training

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Twenty-four (24) trainees attended the 2026 ASTCA Tower Climber/Rescuer and Rigging Training Week, May 12-15. This training week continued a partnership that was forged in 2024, when the training week was last hosted by ASTCA. Instruction topics cover fall protection, rescue techniques, risk assessment, emergency care protocols, and equipment inspection. Employees were trained to safely perform duties at elevated heights while adhering to industry safety standards and best practices. This training initiative reinforces ASTCA’s dedication to maintaining a highly skilled workforce capable of providing, supporting, and sustaining reliable telecommunications infrastructure throughout American Samoa. Instructors assessed learning outcomes at the end of the training through an exam. Successful completion of the exam and training will result in a certification recognized in the telecommunications industry. ASTCA thanks the instructors for their time, investment, and unwavering commitment to developing a safer, stronger, and more prepared workforce. Their e orts continue to make a lasting impact on the professional growth and operational readiness of ASTCA employees. ASTCA CEO Folasaitu Sorepa Fata Thomas shares that “Our board and management team are committed to revitalizing the skill and knowledge institutions that make ASTCA a telecom brand that is truly grounded in American Samoa’s people and story. We are a Pacific Island territory of the United States, and our communi-cations history dates back to the Navy administration. Every individual we send to technical training is a continuation of the history of honor and commitment we approach communications in these islands. We thank Bluesky CEO Tangavel Barlen Lutchmoodoo for joining us again this year, so that we can all build this capacity together”. ASTCA continues to prioritize employee development while enhancing the quality and reliability of services provided to the community. ASTCA remains committed to fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and professional growth with partnerships that strengthen telecommunications services across our islands. Section: Local News Tags: ASTCA
2026-05-18 18:09:45