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==> Rural Education Teacher Scholarship <== ?DEADLINE IS MARCH 25, 2025 Recruiting and retaining good, quality educators in rural schools is a significant problem in Montana. To help draw good educators to schools struggling to hire and retain teachers, each year BroadbandMT, and/or Blackfoot Communications will award one $2,000 scholarship to a current or incoming educator who commits to teaching for three consecutive years in eligible schools in Montana. The scholarship may renew for two additional years - for a total of $6,000 over three years for each winning educator. RURAL EDUCATION TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Are you an incoming or current educator teaching at a Public School District located within Blackfoot Communications rural cooperative service territories in the following areas:?Alberton, Arlee, Avon, Charlo, Clinton, Dixon, Drummond, Elliston, Gold Creek, Hall, Helmville, Noxon, Ovando, Philipsburg, Plains, Potomac, Salmon Prairie, Seeley Lake, St. Ignatius, St. Regis, Sunset, Superior, Swan Valley, Thompson Falls, or Trout Creek?? If so, you may be eligible to submit an application for the BroadbandMT/Blackfoot Communications Rural Education Teacher Scholarship. #BlackfootCommunications #RuralEducationTeacherScholarship #GivingBack

We’re #hiring a new Network Equipment Engineer in Missoula, Montana. This position at Blackfoot Communications will be responsible for the engineering of all types of network equipment and supporting transport infrastructure, including planning and design of fiber and radio frequency facilities. The Network Equipment Engineers fill a vital gap between the logical design of the network and all of the underlying infrastructure. Join our team! #BlackfootCommunications #NetworkEquipmentEngineer #Hiring #JoinOurTeam

Blackfoot Communications is hiring for an IT Director. This role will bridge the gap between technology and operations, working closely with leadership and staff across all departments to create an innovative, streamlined, and highly efficient infrastructure and systems. #BlackfootCommunications #HiringITDirector #JoinOurTeam

Partnering with Blackfoot Communications comes with valuable benefits. Our company delivers reliable connectivity to businesses of all sizes nationwide, utilizing cutting-edge technology in voice, network, and managed services. Beyond strong connections, we provide dedicated account management, taking the time to understand your business needs and recommend the best solutions tailored to your success. Our team is here to support your business with all your connectivity, voice and managed services needs. We can keep you connected! Our Blackfoot Communications Team is ready to assist so contact us today! Matt O'Brien, Judy Holcomb, Hannah Kreis, Brydon Peacock, and Lindsay Fisher #BlackfootCommunications #BusinessConnectivity #GetConnected #TechnologySolutions

Blackfoot Communications supports Empower Montana podcast: Check out number 1! Blackfoot Communications is a sponsor of the new podcast series created by Empower Montana and hosted by Rajeem Seabrook to address societal issues facing our communities. The first one is about ageism. https://lnkd.in/eFNN6B_j

Blackfoot Communications in Education: Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour Blackfoot Communications is excited to announce its winner of the Rural Service Youth Tour, Jack McVicker. Jack lives in St. Ignatius and is a student at Arlee High School. This all-expense paid trip is a terrific opportunity for rural high school students (aged 15-17) from across rural America to visit Washington D.C. and learn more about rural telecommunications. While on the Youth Tour, students will: => Meet with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congressional staff. => Tour famous historical sites and monuments like Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. => Visit Smithsonian Museums. => Attend a play at the Kennedy Center. => Build relationships with peers through a variety of activities. Blackfoot Communications, in proud partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service, is happy to offer this opportunity for a trip of a lifetime to our rural high school students! #BlackfootCommunications #FoundationRuralService #2025FRSTour #CapitolVisit

Blackfoot Communications supports World Affairs Speaker Acknowledging our team member, Kina Jo Kuhn, for supporting the World Affairs Speaker series in Mission. The Academic World Quest featured speaker, Bina Nepram, shared insights into her role as an Indian humanitarian and activist. Recognized with numerous national and international accolades, Bina's visit was warmly embraced by students and faculty at St. Ignatius High School. The Academic World Quest distinguished speaker series, supported by The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, continues to enrich educational experiences. #BlackfootCommunications #WorldAffairsSpeaker #WashingtonFoundation #EducationalExperiences

Perhaps no policy concern is more vital to the deployment and sustainability of advanced communications networks in rural America than universal service. In rural regions facing challenges like distance, density, and topography, NTCA members utilize a crucial blend of strong community commitment, entrepreneurial spirit, access to capital, and continuous support from federal universal service programs to progress and maintain broadband connectivity in their communities. #RuralConnectivity #UniversalService #BroadbandDeployment

Thank you to Lindsay Fisher and Brydon Peacock for their representation of Blackfoot Communications at City Club Missoula. Blackfoot serves as the executive sponsor for this monthly series, fostering community engagement and education on vital topics. Discover more about City Club at cityclubmissoula.com. #BlackfootCommunications #CityClubSponsor #FosteringCommunityEngagement

Celebrating the Life of a Longtime Cooperative Member In memory of Patricia Vannoy, a cherished member of our Cooperative community. Patricia, a lifelong resident of the Blackfoot Valley in Greenough, Montana, passed away at the age of 93. Her roots in the valley ran deep, and she took pride in being a Cooperative member-owner. In a special moment in 2024, she was recognized by Jason Williams, the CEO of Blackfoot Communications, during our Annual Meeting—an occasion that even found its place in her obituary. Patricia's story began in the historic setting of her Grandma Simmert's house in Missoula, a place rich with family history where her journey started. Descended from pioneers who homesteaded in Ovando, she later contributed her efforts to the Circle W Guest Ranch. In 1948, she married Rodney Greenough, and together they established the Vannoy Ranch, where she lovingly raised her family. As a tribute to her enduring presence in our community, Blackfoot has made a donation to the Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Department in her memory. Patricia's legacy serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions of long-standing Cooperative members to our shared history and values. We honor her individuality and the mark she left on our Cooperative family. #BlackfootCommunications #CooperativeMemberLegacy #SharedHistory #SharedValues #HonorLifeWellLived