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“With the tight labor market, we need every able-bodied person to be in the workforce. In each aspect of the program, the VCBB Workforce Development Team will consider how to support a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Workforce programs that build coordination of service and support delivery will proactively mitigate barriers that limit workforce participation, such as physical, financial, and childcare.” ~ Christine Hallquist, VCBB Executive Director


New Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program

The Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program puts participants to work right away, allowing them to learn on the job and earn a paycheck from the start. The program is part of the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP), a Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program. VCBB is partnering with Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), TIRAP’s national sponsor, to bring the program to Vermont. It’s now officially underway with its first Vermont employer, Sertex Broadband Solutions, signing on to participate.

VCBB is looking for additional employers to register to participate in the Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program. If you are an interested employer or someone looking for a job in broadband, email VCBB.info@Vermont.gov for more information.


BEAD Workforce Workshop

Video of the workshop now available here

What: Workshop to help prospective BEAD applicants understand the program’s workforce requirements and prepare them for the upcoming application process. Agenda

When: Friday, July 19, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm EDT
 


Career Paths in Broadband

Watch VCBB's new apprenticeship video: Building Vermont's Workforce


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