Graduating class of Vermont broadband technicians in hard hats standing in front of a bucket truck

Vermont’s Largest Class of Broadband Technicians Graduates

October 1, 2026 moo92

Vermont Community Broadband Board announced the recent graduation of its largest class of broadband technicians. The new technicians successfully completed the VCBB’s eighth session of Broadband Technician Training in partnership with North Country Career Center in Newport.

This is a comprehensive training for an entry-level broadband network technician. The three-week course was offered in Newport starting earlier this month and was available to participants at no cost.

The Broadband Technician Training includes OSHA 10, flagging, first aid, CPR, and covers the safety aspects of working outside in remote areas. The training also includes communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to help advance the participants’ careers. This is on top of essential broadband skills: splicing testing, repairing fiber optic cables, and the basic physics of how broadband works. Bucket truck operations and how to operate this essential tool in a safe manner are also covered. The final part of the training is pole climbing.

Participants who completed the training received a stipend and tools to help them get started in the field. The next session of the training is not yet scheduled but interested participants can learn more on the training at VCBB’s website, https://publicservice.vermont.gov/vermont-community-broadband-board-vcbb/workforce-development

And now it’s time for your Moo92 sports…

The Boston Red Sox have gone quietly in the night as the New York Yankees completed the sweep with a 9-2 victory last night. Garrett Crochet giving up 4 runs on 3 hits without recording an out in the loss. The Yankees move on to play the Tampa Bay Rays in the Divisional round starting Saturday night.

And in local sports…

In a battle of tops teams in the State the North Country Lady Falcons soccer team lost their battle against Harwood last night by a score of 2-1. The loss snaps a 7 game winning streak for NCU. The Ladies will travel to Lyndon on Saturday to take on the Vikings. Kick off at 11am.