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vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to WNY Labor Today and VermontBiz for getting the word out about the 4th group of participants to complete #Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered in partnership with North Country Career Center and available at no cost.

www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2025/10...

Vermont Community Broadband Board Graduates That State's Newest Group Of Broadband Technicians - WNY Labor Today: Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Bringing You Labor News From Across The Nation, New York...

Your On-Line Labor Newspaper, Bringing You Labor News From Across The Nation, New York State & Western New York

www.wnylabortoday.com

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to the new graduates of our #Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training! The program is offered in partnership with North Country Career Center. The next session isn't set yet, but check our website for the latest info:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

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vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 5d

People flock to #Vermont for our fall foliage, but soon they can count on fast internet speeds too, even in the most rural areas. So, get out there and enjoy the colors this weekend and know we're working to bring #broadband to all Vermonters!

View of trees with fall colors in Vermont

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vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 6d

We can't wait to hand out certificates to #Vermont's newest group of #broadband technicians! Our latest group graduates 10/3 from our Broadband Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered with North Country Career Center.

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know...

#Broadband can help Vermonters produce maple syrup more efficiently by enabling them to monitor sap flow in real time and also detect issues such as leaks, blockages, or vacuum pressure drops.

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to Technology for Tomorrow for inviting us to participate in "Digital Equity & Access Roundtable: Connecting Communities, Expanding Opportunities." We're always looking to bridge the digital divide and make sure everyone can benefit from the opportunities made possible by #broadband!

VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist speaking on a panel

A group of panelists from a roundtable about digital equity.

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 12d

It was great hearing from and talking to people in Grand Isle County this week! We met with local residents, business owners, and public safety workers. It was all part of Governor Scott's Capital for a Day 14-county tour.

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 14d

It's a beautiful fall day in Montpelier, and our team is here meeting in person, working to bring #broadband to all Vermonters!

people sitting in a meeting near the Vermont State House

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vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 15d

It's finally raining!

Whether you're working from home or staying inside to binge your favorite show, you can count on #broadband for seamless video calls, quick file uploads, and smooth streaming.

kid wearing rain boots jumping in a puddle

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 20d

"Fiber is the best investment of taxpayer dollars. If you get down to the cost per gigabit, it blows everything else away." ~VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist

Read more from @pcmag.com-
www.pcmag.com/news/why-ver...

Why Vermont's Broadband Chief Favors Giving Federal Funds to Fiber Over Starlink

Christine Hallquist is not anti-satellite; she once used Starlink at her own rural home. But when it comes to doling out federal broadband funds, 'fiber is so much more efficient,' she says.

www.pcmag.com

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks so much to Rob Fish for all his work here at the VCBB and his many achievements empowering communities, increasing broadband availability, and improving the lives of Vermonters!

vermontbiz.com/news/2025/se...

Vermont CUD Association honors VCBB Deputy Director Rob Fish | Vermont Business Magazine

vermontbiz.com

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 22d

It's #TelehealthAwarenessWeek!

Join American Telemedicine Association for a week of free virtual events spotlighting the power of #telehealth. More information at:

telehealthawareness.org/events-lineup/

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 23d

Our next session of Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training in partnership with North Country Career Center starts on Wednesday! It runs Wed.-Sat. in Montpelier for 3 weeks. Sign up at no cost to participants today:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist with group of graduates of the Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 26d

"This broadband internet that's being built for VT is built by Vermonters."

Sign up (no cost) for our new Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship training in partnership with @career_north. Starts 9/17 in Montpelier.
@WellToldFilms
publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 27d

The VT-BEAD Final Proposal is posted. NTIA will complete its review within 90 days and reserves the right to reject any proposed deployment project or specific BSL connection for which costs are excessive, as determined by NTIA. Check back for updates:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · 29d

"I took this class about a year ago today...I did a job interview, and they hired me on the spot." ~Blair Webster

Sign up for our Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training offered with North Country Career Center starting 9/17: publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join DVFiber and AARP on Saturday for "Staying Safe on the Internet!"

What: free session teaching how to protect yourself online
When: 9/6 at 1:00 PM
Where: Marlboro Community Center, 524 South Road, Marlboro
Who: free and open to the public

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Sep 3

“We are so proud of reaching this milestone and all the hard work that has gone into the VT-BEAD Program so far.”
~VCBB ED Christine Hallquist.

Read more about our plan to finish the broadband buildout from Bennington Banner:
www.benningtonbanner.com/business/vcb...

VCBB releases plan to finish Vermont's broadband buildout

MONTPELIER — Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) has announced the release of the Vermont Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (VT-BEAD) Draft Final Proposal, which is the state’s pla...

www.benningtonbanner.com

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Sep 2

One of the first students in our Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training returned a year later to help teach the class!

A new class starts 9/17 in Montpelier in partnership with North Country Career Center. Learn more and sign up:
publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

Three young men working on a project in a classroom.

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vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 28

The VT-BEAD Draft Final Proposal is posted for public comment. Take a look and let us know what you think:

publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 27

We'll have a new group of graduates from the Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Oct! It's no cost to participants in partnership with North Country Career Center. Our new 3-week session starts in Montpelier on 9/17.

Sign up:
publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're sponsoring another session of our Broadband Technician Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training in partnership with North Country Career Center starting 9/17 in Montpelier, Wed-Sat for 3 weeks. It's no cost to participants!

More info and sign up:
publicservice.vermont.gov/vt-community...

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations to Otter Creek CUD and their partners! And thanks to Rutland Herald for the story:

www.rutlandherald.com/news/local/o...

Otter Creek broadband project comes in under budget

The effort to bring high-speed internet service to unserved and under-served areas in Rutland County is complete, and spent nearly $3 million less than projected.

www.rutlandherald.com

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 14

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about some ice cream with Maple Broadband!

vcbb.bsky.social @vcbb.bsky.social · Aug 13

We know #broadband connects us to telehealth, jobs, education, social, and so many more opportunities theses days. But did you know that it is also connecting people in three #Vermont towns to pay phones?

@sevendaysvt.bsky.social has the story:
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont...

Vermont Engineer Creates Free Internet-Connected Pay Phones

Patrick Schlott has installed three RandTel phones — in Randolph, North Tunbridge and Thetford. It's an old-school way to connect in our digital age.

www.sevendaysvt.com

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