Refugee Youth Field trip to Brattleboro Department of Labor Career Resource Center
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation coordinated a field trip to the Vermont Department of Labor Career Resource Center in Brattleboro for a cohort of 5 refugee youth. Utilizing the MOOver’s bus service departing SIT campus, the refugees, most of whom are enrolled at Brattleboro Union High School, traveled downtown to the Department of Labor to get a tour of the Career Resource Center and learn job readiness information and skills. The students learned generally about American workplace culture, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to perform the perfect job interview, and more.
The group concluded the day by heading over to the Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro, where the students got a tour of the facility, including trying out some of the fun offerings, such as basketball and ping pong!
The field trip was made possible by Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation with support from key partners at Vermont Department of Labor and Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro.
About WFCoE
The Workforce Center of Excellence (WFCoE) is a workforce and career training and education initiative that supports youth, adults, New Americans, and women in taking their next step in a career pathway. Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) provides one-to-one assistance, supportive services and career readiness training. The WFCoE leverages BDCC’s relationships with employers and regional workforce development partners, supporting both sides of the labor exchange to connect people with opportunity, and employers with the talent they need. The WFCoE is funded by a Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission and US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
