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Trailblazers

A pre-apprenticeship program in the trades for women and gender non-conforming individuals. Trailblazers requires no experience, is 7 weeks long, and offers:

  • Hands-on training covering core trades skills
  • Nationally recognized certifications
  • A safe and welcoming learning environment
  • Mentorship for career planning and apprenticeship placement

Support for Incarcerated Women

Vermont Works for Women (VWW) provides employment and career services for women who have a history with or are currently involved with the justice system.

Services are available for women at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) in South Burlington. Support includes a career resource center and career coaching with a gender and trauma-responsive approach. VWW also helps you build skills, set goals, develop and launch plans.

Career Support for Women

Vermont Works for Women’s Employment and Career Services help Vermont women and gender–expansive individuals ages 16 and up gain skills that can lead to meaningful work and financial stability. Services include:

  • One-on-one career coaching
  • Resume and cover letter writing support
  • Mock job interviews
  • Access to job training and community support services
  • Networking
  • Self-paced online learning resources
  • And more

Inclusive Entrepreneurship

The inclusive entrepreneurship programs at Mercy Connections “provide education and access for people traditionally excluded from the business world.” The programs offer a variety of business coaching programming.