Advance Vermont

05/08/2025

Help Vermont students Graduate with a Plan!

Our new initiative is focused on ensuring all Vermont high school students graduate with a plan for their next steps, with the support of a trusted and knowledgeable adult.

We are looking for folks to share their thoughts on the current state of career and education planning in Vermont. This survey is open to anyone working with current and recent high and middle school students (including employers, admissions counselors, school counselors, teachers, etc.), parents, and students themselves.

The survey has been taking approximately 15 minutes to complete: https://lnkd.in/eb74WGGK

Your feedback will shape the activities of this initiative, so thank you for contributing and sharing with your network.

08/27/2024

We are looking forward to the discussion!

Join VBSR, The Richards Group, and representatives from nontraditional workforce agencies for "Redefining Recruitment: Building a Nontraditional Workforce for the Future" as we explore innovative and impactful strategies for attracting high-value employees through non-traditional staffing opportunities.

Join this expert discussion with:
- Susan Loynd, Strategic HR Business Advisor, The Richards Group
- Tom Cheney, Executive Director, Advance Vermont
- Mel Houser, M.D., Executive Director, All Brains Belong VT
- Chelsea Bardot Lewis, Chief Operating Officer, Working Fields

Redefining Recruitment: Building a Nontraditional Workforce for the Future
- When: Thursday, September 19; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Virtual
- Cost: FREE and open to the public

Register now: https://loom.ly/JSl6_cM

02/15/2024

Please take a few minutes to watch this video about the incredible story and work of Habitat for Aviation. You won’t regret that you did.

For some kids, building an airplane is part of the school experience. Pilot and mentor Beth White is working with Big Picture Learning to help create immersi...

01/09/2024

We are happy to be a part of this story from WCAX. While Vermont has made real gains to increase postsecondary attainment in recent years, much work is left to be done. We have to start by ensuring that every Vermonter, regardless of any barriers they may face, sees and is able to pursue a career and education pathway that helps them met their goals.

A new report to Vermont lawmakers shows the state is on track to miss its workforce development goals.

12/21/2023

The 2024-25 will open by the end of this month! To learn about the changes on the updated application, read our newest blog post here: https://bit.ly/482GY2M

Remind me, what is the FAFSA? FAFSA = free money.  Anyone considering postsecondary education must fill […]

11/10/2023

Did you know that 10% of today's students are veterans or active duty military? Veterans services are available at Vermont colleges, and they can help provide an understanding of how military experience can translate to credentials at their institutions: https://bit.ly/491u99O

11/08/2023

By enrolling in college as a high school student, young Vermonters have the opportunity to earn a free associate degree through Community College of Vermont — a great way to save time and money on education. Today's Burlington Free Press article is a great profile of students currently participating in Early College and how they have approached balancing their busy schedules.

Want to know more about the Early College & the McClure Free Degree Promise? Our blog post answers all questions you or your students may have: https://bit.ly/3r2LQUT

Vermont students share their journey to a free degree and impacts on their future.

10/19/2023

MyFutureVT.org has some exciting updates! We've added new filters to our Education and Training Programs page to make your search for post-high school options easier. Now you can sort programs by location, estimated time duration, and institution type. Plus you can compare programs side by side!

Find your program here: https://www.myfuturevt.org/vermont-education-training-programs/

All of Vermont’s most promising careers require education or training after high school, and everything from […]

10/18/2023

With forests covering over 78% of Vermont's land, there are many high pay, high demand jobs within the state's forest economy. Read our newest blog post to learn more about the industry and find a comprehensive career guide by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund.

Do you love to work outdoors? Enjoy making things with your hands? Love to drive big […]

10/13/2023

Knowing where you can get the support you need is important.

Our new blog post lists education and career resources for the Vermont LGBTQ+ community, from one-on-one career support at Vermont Works for Women, to the Samara Scholarship at The Vermont Community Foundation, to the q***r youth organization Outright Vermont.

Find these resources and more here: https://bit.ly/45vzrYl

If you are considering going to college in Vermont, you may want to learn more about what LGBTQ+ resources and groups are available on campus before enrolling.

10/03/2023

October 6th is National Manufacturing Day!

Did you know that many manufacturing jobs such as CNC Operators, Machinists, and Industrial Machinery Mechanics are high pay, high demand jobs here in VT?

Check out our career database to learn more at https://bit.ly/3PHvrxS or find a event near you at https://bit.ly/3PRDXIN

09/25/2023

MyFutureVT's new climate pathways-focused section helps education & job seekers to explore how their interest in fighting the could match up with their skills and career goals: https://bit.ly/45VM4MQ

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