Updated: April 15, 2025
| Overview | The Employ VT: Youth Career Connector program, formerly named the Summer Youth Employment Program, is established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to support out-of-school youth ages 16-24 who face barriers to employment, such as limited work experience, low income, or other qualifying factors. This program provides paid work experience, job readiness training, and supportive services, equipping participants with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce. |
| Program Timeline | The program will run for 8 to 10 weeks and may take place at any time between June 16 and September 30, 2025. |
| Applicant Profile | Innovative youth programs operated under the provisions of WIOA to provide opportunity youth with high quality educational, training, and employment services. Applicants may include: for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, public agencies; and/or a collaboration of these organizations. |
| Application Deadline | May 9, 2025 at 5:00pm |
| Award Summary | Approximately 10 selected applicants will receive up to $75,000 each with the combined funding pool totaling approximately $400,000. |
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| Contact | labor.grants@vermont.gov |
| Overview | The overarching goal of this program is to help employers fill their available jobs and to connect job seekers who experience barriers to those opportunities. We are seeking applicants in communities/regions willing to lead this effort, with support from the Vermont Department of Labor’s Workforce Expansion Program staff. |
| Program Timeline | Spring 2025 - Spring 2027 |
| Applicant Profile | Applicants for this opportunity are expected to be in a lead role in Economic or Workforce Development in their region. This includes Regional Development Corporations, municipalities, or other community-based organizations who fit the description. |
| Application Deadline | May 12, 2025 at 12:00pm |
| Award Summary | Up to 3 selected applicants will receive support from a dedicated VDOL staff member in their community, who will work with and support them to manage the Workforce Expansion Program. There is no direct funding for organizations attached to this opportunity. |
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| Contact | andrea.nicoletta@vermont.gov |
As of March 2025, funding has not been renewed for the Work-Based Learning and Training Grants, and as a result, we are unable to offer new grant opportunities under this program.
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