Workforce Development

The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) supports up-skilling and re-skilling opportunities for Vermont workers through workforce development activities aimed at strengthening and expanding the labor force in Vermont. More details on the grant opportunity can be found, here. 

Webinar Details

• Date: Thursday, June 2
• Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
• Register: Join us for this webinar!

**All questions related to the grant program or application may be submitted to labor.grants@vermont.gov by May 31, 2022 (4:00pm). Please reference 2022 Internship Grant in the subject of your email. We do not have the ability to answer questions via telephone or offer one on one technical assistance at this time. All questions submitted will be answered during a webinar on June 2, 2022 from 3:30pm-4:30pm. A recording of the webinar will be posted on labor.vermont.gov and an FAQ document will be available to reference following the webinar.

The Vermont Department of Labor Workforce Development Division is excited to announce its Vermont Youth Jobs Summit to be held on Tuesday, August 3 from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Join our virtual event to hear about our Vermont Youth Employment Program and some exciting opportunities across the state. This event is open to partners, parents, young adults (between the ages of 16-24), and other interested agencies. 

Opportunities for discussion will include, but are not limited to: 

• Vermont Youth Employment Program
• Vermont Barn Painting Project
• Retreat Farm Project

Details on how to join the event: 

• Event held virtually through Microsoft Teams, or call-in at 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 50662160#)
  • Join first through the link above for more information on statewide programs. Links to Regional Breakout Sessions (listed below) will be provided during the meeting. 

    • Bennington, Middlebury, Rutland, and others in Southwest VT

      • 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 542309864#)

    • Brattleboro, Springfield, and others in Southeast VT

      • 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 781251934# )

    • Burlington, St. Albans, and others in Northwest VT

      • 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 965153669# )

    • Montpelier, Morrisville, White River Jct., and others in Central VT

      • 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 890823110# )

    • Newport, St. Johnsbury, and others in Northeast VT 

      • 802-828-7667 (Conference Code: 549196749# )

For more information, please contact Tracy Verge, VYEP Program Administrator, at tracy.verge@vermont.gov. 

Overview

The Vermont Department of Labor invites Veterans, statewide partners and community members to attend its community forum, Best Practices for Veteran Employment, to discuss ways to best serve veterans amid COVID-19 and beyond.

Purpose

Virtual discussion with statewide and community leaders will allow for the creation of Supporting Employment for Vermont Veterans guide. 

Event Details

• Date: Monday, December 7
• Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
• Link to Join: https://bit.ly/BestPracticesForVeteranEmployment
• Dial-in: 802-828-7667 (Conference ID: 220 778 105#)

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More information about resources available for veterans from the Department of Labor can be found at Labor.Vermont.gov/Veterans.