Workforce Development for Refugees and Immigrants

The Vermont office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is located in Colchester. USCRI is focused on the needs of immigrants, refugees, and uprooted people. One of those services is workforce development support for youth and adults. This includes:

Employment training
Job placement
Assistance with ongoing workforce training resources

USCRI can also help you with housing, interpreting, legal services, health and mental health, community connections, and other social services.

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Technology Education

Technology for Tomorrow helps you learn how to use technology. They digital literacy programs for older adults and new Americans, as well as workforce development trainings for adults and youth (Certiport Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS))

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Tutoring

If you are looking for some help reaching your academic goals, Mercy Connections offers free tutoring sessions. Volunteer tutors lead one-on-one sessions that can help you with a variety of academic needs.

Tutoring is offered for general academic support, English language learning, and in preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test and interview.

You will be matched with a tutor who provides sessions once per week on a recurring basis. It is not a drop-in program.

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U.S. Citizenship Preparation

Mercy Connections offers assistance in your preparation to take the exam that is required to become a citizen of the United States. Mercy Connections offers both one-on-one tutoring, and a group preparation class. Class/tutoring times and frequency vary.

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Case Management for New Americans

Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV) helps immigrants and refugees adjust to life in the U.S. by linking them with social service providers in Vermont. Case managers make sure services are easy to use and fit the language and culture of those they help. They assist new Americans with things like housing, jobs, childcare, healthcare, and social activities—everything you need to become independent and live happy, full lives in your new community.

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New Farms for New Americans

New Farms for New Americans provides training and technical assistance to immigrant and refugee farmers, and enables them to earn modest income for their families. Participants farm on 3.5 acres in Burlington’s Intervale district.

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Vermont Language Justice Project

The Vermont Language Justice Project creates public service videos in 21 different languages. Their work is focused on helping you make informed decisions about your health and safety, as well as navigating everyday life in the USA.

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O.N.E. Youth Center

Find a safe environment and build community at the O.N.E. Youth Center in Burlington. The O.N.E. Youth Center is open to all youth in the larger Burlington area, ages 14-24, and offers:

A safe and fun afterschool environment
Homework and job assistance
Field trips, workshops, and social services
Mentorship

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Multicultural Youth Program

Learn about resources, services, and leadership opportunities in the community to help continue on your dream education and life path. This program staffs a helpdesk at the Burlington and Essex middle schools and high schools, and a Burlington Resource Center available to youth from diverse backgrounds. Through Spectrum Multicultural Youth Program, you can participate in:

Youth conferences
Afterschool and summer groups
A bike club, indoor soccer, & other activities
Girls group
Academic support
Support for personal and wellness goals

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Inclusive Entrepreneurship

The inclusive entrepreneurship programs at Mercy Connections offer a variety of business coaching workshops, classes, and more. These programs are generally for people historically excluded from the business world.

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