Students Attend College & Career Pathways Fair at Landmark College
On March 7th, students in the WINGS program attended the VSAC College & Career Pathways Fair held at Landmark College where they participated in workshops, connected with local experts, and gained knowledge that will equip them in their education or training once they finish high school. Students participated in three workshops each, the options ranging from Navigating the Admissions process to Paying for Education After High School and The College Search: Finding the Right Fit and many more.
BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program partners with Twin Valley School and Wings to provide students with career education and planning that prepares students to graduate high school with a plan, regardless of whether they are starting college or career. Every week, students do coursework to develop career awareness and key skills like interviewing and resume building. They also do off-site visits to explore jobs, entrepreneurship and educational opportunities.
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.
