Before the coronavirus pandemic, a reliable connection to the internet was essential for many of us. Flash forward to now, a reliable connection to the internet means access to healthcare, education, employment, customers, grocery delivery—essential for basic needs and income. Still, in Vermont, about 70,000 households and businesses either do not have internet connection or inconsistent, dated dial-up access.
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Advance Vermont Develops COVID-19 Resource Guide
To help postsecondary students navigate COVID-19, Advance Vermont developed a free resource guide that covers four important topics:
- Making ends meet
- Securing food and housing
- Maintaining good health
- Learning remotely
To quote the website: "We see you, we see what is being asked of you, and we hope that these resources make this time just a little bit easier."
