The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance is a Black-led statewide organization.
They have many programs and initiatives to empower and support people of color.
Among them are:
Vermont Professionals of Color Network’s goal is to empower BIPOC organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources, community and talent to stimulate and sustain economic and social growth.
The Vermont Professionals of Color Network is ready to support BIPOC businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs through:
Reach out here if you’re ready to take your idea or established business to the next level.
Vermont Professionals of Color Network aims to facilitate networking and career development for BIPOC professionals, expose employment opportunities, and increase knowledge and civic engagement in the BIPOC community. VTPoC creates opportunities for thought leaders and cultural and professional competence councilors to become advocates and ambassadors for the next generations of leaders of Color.
There are resources for people who are new to the workforce as well as those who have been working for a while. You can expect mentorship, leadership, and networking opportunities.
Ready to start making connections? Reach out to the VT Professionals of Color Network!
Part of Vermont Professionals of Color Network’s mission is to build capacity for youth (16-22) of color to access educational and experiential opportunities, menteeship, college and early career opportunities.
Tap into resources, services, and programs in the community to help continue on your dream education and life path. This program staffs a helpdesk at the Burlington, Winooski, and Essex High Schools and also has a Burlington Resource Center. Through Spectrum, you can access:
Learn more here or at your high school’s help desk.
Young Black Vermonters ages 7-18 year old can find community support and safe spaces with Black adults. Services and programs include:
Find community through Living Proof Mentoring.
