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Broadband Installer Apprenticeship Training

Here’s a chance to get into a high-paying profession and help bring high-speed internet to Vermonters. Classes start on March 23rd in Colchester!

In this training, you will:

  • learn to install, repair, and maintain fiber optic equipment,
  • learn to work on communications networks across the state,
  • have a chance to get into a high-paying profession, in jobs in IT, smart grid, and engineering trades.

Requirements are:

  • high school diploma or equivalent (or will have within 6 months),
  • valid driver’s license,
  • ability to climb ladders and work at heights,
  • ability to work in small spaces, including manholes, and
  • ability to see differences in wire and cable color

Email Herryn.Herzog@Vermont.gov or call (802) 522-3396 to register.

  • 3/16 and 17 – 8:30-5:00 – virtual
  • 3/23 and 3/24 – 8:30-5:00 – in person
  • 4/2 and 4/4 – evening (5:00-8:00 or 6:00-9:00) – virtual
  • 4/6 and 4/7 – 8:30-5:00 – in person
  • 4/9 and 4/11 – evening – virtual
  • 4/13 and 4/14 – 8:30-5:00 – in person
  • 4/23 and 4/25 – evening – virtual
  • 4/27 and 4/28 – 8:30-5:00 – in person
  • 4/30 and 5/2 – evening – virtual
  • 5/4 and 5/5 – 8:30-5:00 – in person

Lamoille FiberNet’s mission is to prioritize access to unserved and underserved addresses to symmetrical, high-speed, and affordable internet service—as soon as possible. Our vision is that every home and business in our territory will be connected to fast, reliable internet service. 

See www.lamoillefiber.net for more information. 

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