Lady Liberty goes AI: A pathway to meaningful employment for immigrants in Vermont
Michael Knapp Software and Analytics for a Better World | CEO and Founder, Green River Learn how Green River is harnessing the power of AI to boost meaningful…
New “Promising Jobs” Brochure from McClure with Multilingual Versions
The newest version of the Promising Jobs brochure is now available - visit https://mcclurevt.org/most-promising-jobs/ to see digital versions in multiple languages as well as to order print copies. On this…
‘A really good sign’: Refugee in-migration outpaces out-migration in Southern Vermont
From the Brattleboro Reformer November 1, 2022 By Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — Refugee resettlement is off to a good start in Southern Vermont, where programs were built from…
For Immediate Release: BDCC & Refugee Partners Selected to Join National Skilled Immigrant Integration Program
BDCC & Refugee Partners Selected to Join National Skilled Immigrant Integration Program Brattleboro, Vermont—September 6th, 2022— Brattleboro has been selected by World Education Services (WES) as one of 16…
New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers (II)
On August 18th, the BDCC hosted a second "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar in partnership with Bennington County Regional Commission, Southwest Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and the Southern Vermont…
Vermont Working Communities Challenge Hosts First State Summit to Exchange Ideas
Reposted from the Boston Fed What do a lantern, carabiner, and trail mix have to do with community development? Vermont Working Communities Challenge hosts its first state summit to exchange…
Afghan refugees acclimating to new life in Brattleboro
https://www.wcax.com/2022/04/07/afghan-refugees-acclimating-new-life-brattleboro/ By Adam Sullivan Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - While scores of refugees from Afghanistan remain housed on U.S. military bases, some have…
BDCC Adopts Vermont “Declaration of Inclusion”
The BDCC Board of Trustees has adopted the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion, joining a grassroots effort to reinforce the message that Vermont is a safe and welcoming place for all.…
Vermont Community Foundation Urges Support for Afghan Refugees
The Vermont Community Foundation issued a report for Vermonters who want to direct their charitable giving to supporting newcomers. VCF highlights the need for help with transportation, housing and legal…
Local Employers Creating “Welcoming Workplaces”
In February the BDCC hosted a two-part “Welcoming Workplaces” training on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sixteen Windham Region employers took part in the two-part workshop delivered by nuwave Equity, recently…