Announcement! “Fearless Futures” Summits on May 2 at TVMHS and June 6 at BFUHS!
BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) will present two separate events this spring to help students explore postsecondary opportunities.
TWIN VALLEY FEARLESS FUTURES SUMMIT
- Tuesday, May 2 from 9 am to 12 pm
- TVMHS gymnasium
- Presented in partnership with HireAbility Vermont
- Hosted by Twin Valley Middle High School
- Students from TVMHS, Leland & Gray and the Windham Regional Career Center are invited.
BELLOWS FALLS FEARLESS FUTURES SUMMIT
- Tuesday, June 6 from 9 am to 12 pm.
- BFUHS gymnasium
- Presented in partnership with Bellows Falls Trades
- Hosted by Bellows Falls Union High School
- Students from BFUHS and Brattleboro Union High School are invited.
EVENT GOALS:
To connect employers, colleges, and other organizations with Windham County’s young, up-and-coming talent.
To connect Windham County’s students with opportunity and some of the limitless, often non-traditional pathways to postsecondary success such as…
- High-wage/high-growth employers
- 2- and 4-year colleges
- Gap year opportunities
- Certifications and Credential of Value programs
- Public service such as the military, law enforcement, firefighting and EMT careers
- Volunteer service such as Job Corps, AmeriCorps, or Teach for America
- Business planning and financing resources for young entrepreneurs
- And more!
The Fearless Futures Summit is more than a traditional career or college fair…
- Presenters will offer interactive stations to showcase the myriad opportunities at their organization and pathways to success students might not be aware of.
- Interactive career readiness stations:
- to practice elevator pitches
- get headshots for LinkedIn accounts
- create business cards
- build professional outfits on a budget
- and more, will round out the day’s events.
- Interactive career readiness stations:
- Students will gain confidence and position themselves for thriving futures in Windham County and beyond.
- Before the event, students will research postsecondary pathways of interest and come armed with questions to help clarify their goals and learn about the importance of reputation, social capital, and networking.
- During the event, students will follow a structured process to guide their interactions and complete a series of challenges.
- After the event, students will reflect on the experience with their peers and teachers. Those who identify a particular pathway of interest will be provided support in taking the next steps to reach their goal.
Raffles, photobooths, yummy snacks, and more will add to the fun of these community-building events designed to make invaluable connections for all involved.
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About Pipelines & Pathways
Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) is a program of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation. P3 provides employment-oriented career-planning for the region’s high school students. It brings training in 21st Century skills, work-based learning, and personal learning plan (PLP) engagement opportunities to all four public high schools in Windham County. The program assists in developing workforce-oriented curricula, expanding classroom relationships, and growing work-based learning through opportunities with local employers. It also supports teachers working face to face with students to implement personal learning plans and seize the myriad opportunities presented by Vermont’s Flexible Pathways Initiative under Act 77. Pipelines & Pathways is a BDCC Workforce Center of Excellence program based on SeVEDS strategies to increase the size and quality of the workforce. For more information, please visit https://brattleborodevelopment.com/workforce/
Funding for P3 is provided by the McClure Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, the Windham County Economic Development Program, the George W. Mergens Foundation, M&T Bank, Chroma Technology in Bellows Falls and the West River Education District.
