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Take your business idea to the next step with Mercy Connections.
The Youth Development Program supports young people who have ever been in State custody. It provides students with one-on-one to help with living an independent life through:
A program of the Howard Center, Project Hire provides career and employment assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities in Chittenden County. Supports and services vary based on the interests and employment goals of each participant. This may include:
Learn more about Project Hire.
The Youth Development Program helps youth with foster care experience transition to adulthood. YDP provides supports and resources to meet the personal interests and goals of each participant in the program. The YDP offers:
Learn more about YDP and find your local YDP.
This program of the Lamoille Restorative Center and Spectrum VT is for out-of-school youth ages 16-22 with disabilities. The Jobs On Board for Success (JOBS) program helps participants:
Services are available in the Lamoille Valley Region and in Burlington, Vermont. Learn more about the JOBS program.
Learn IT 2 Work provides Vermonters who have little or no computer skills the basics needed for a job search process and in a workplace. Participants learn how to operate a computer, create documents, navigate the internet (including applying for positions), and use emails. The program is:
The program is delivered by A4TD. Learn more and apply for Learn IT 2 Work.
If you are 55 years old or older and looking to get back into the workforce, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is one place to look for support. The SCSEP enrolls job seekers in paid training positions at public and non-profit organizations.
Learn more and apply for the SCSEP.
Like an internship, a returnship is a short-term on-the-job work experience, though a returnship is geared for adults who are reentering the workforce after time away from their careers. The Vermont Returnship Program helps identify your transferable skills, job skills, and training needs before matching you with an employer. Here are the program highlights for participants:
The Reach Up program helps parents gain job skills and seek work in order to improve your finances, support your children, and reach your goals. Eligibility is based on a number of factors including your income, living expenses, resources, and who lives with you. Reach Up is administered by the Vermont Department of Children and Families. Benefits include:
Learn more and apply for Reach Up.
Adults without a 4-year degree can connect connect with a counselor to talk about your education and career plans. Many adults who access this resource are the first in their families to go to continue their education and training after high school. Services include:
