Fearless Futures Fairs Return to Show Career Options, Starting in Twin Valley
WHITINGHAM — At the Fearless Futures Fairs, students are given a glimpse into careers and employment opportunities that organizers hope will stick with them as they make choices about what they want to do with their lives.
“I think it’s nice to see different options for when you’re older,” said Lyla Bemis, an eighth grader at Twin Valley Middle High School.
About 50 employers, businesses and community partners participated in Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s Pipelines and Pathways Program’s second annual Fearless Futures Fair at Twin Valley on May 1. Bemis said she’s interested in getting an education by joining the Army National Guard.
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About Pipelines & Pathways
BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) provides career education within the five southeastern Vermont public high schools. P3 helps students develop their personalized learning plans (PLP) through learning experiences to develop knowledge about career opportunities, and achieve their goals after graduation. Students develop soft skills, financial literacy, knowledge about economic sectors and skills in-demand through hands-on activities, work-based learning, and mentorships. Pipelines & Pathways is a BDCC Workforce Center of Excellence program based on SeVEDS strategies to increase the size and quality of the region’s workforce. For more information please visit https://brattleborodevelopment.com/engaging-with-high-school-students/
P3 was launched as a five year pilot, thanks to historic investment from the Vermont Community Foundation and McClure Foundation, the Vermont Training Program, WCEDP Vermont Yankee closure funds, and municipal contributions to SeVEDS. In 2023 P3 reached a major program milestone by commitments from the private sector. M&T Bank, whose support was matched by local employers G.S. Precision and C&S Wholesale Grocers joins funding partners McClure Foundation, the George W. Mergens Foundation, the Windham Regional Career Center and the West River Education District in supporting P3 across southeastern Vermont.
