People power the regional economy. BDCC is committed to helping people find opportunities, and helping employers find the talent they need. This is the recipe for thriving communities. Our workforce programs and partnerships are designed to foster a skilled regional workforce that gives southern Vermont a competitive edge. BDCC pursues data driven strategies based on hiring demand and industry trends, but building solutions is about building partnerships. We work within the region’s schools, alongside workforce development partners, and with employers and businesses every day.
The Workforce Center of Excellence (WFCoE) fosters employer-driven workforce training and career education, leveraging BDCC’s relationships with employers and workforce development partners. It supports both sides of the labor exchange to connect people with opportunity, and employers with the talent they need.
The Workforce Center of Excellence offers training and career coaching for people of all ages and backgrounds. Find us at the WE workforce and entrepreneurship center on Flat Street in Brattleboro. For more information on job readiness and career pathways support, click below.
The Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) provides career readiness programming embedded within every high school in the region. From semester-long job readiness courses, to summer bootcamps, financial literacy + life skill “Reality Fairs” to career and college “Fearless Futures” events.
BDCC welcomes people to the region through initiatives that engage individuals moving to Vermont, or recently arrived; fostering young professionals and emerging leaders; and welcoming new Americans and the workforce of tomorrow.
ThinkVermont GROW is a partnership with Vermont Tourism to welcome newcomers (and returners) choosing Vermont.
Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) blends recreation, professional development, networking, and community engagement to connect and nurture young people, and deepen community ties.
Vermont Employment Pathfinder (VEP) is an AI powered tool that helps Vermonter’s develop skills and build career pathways.
The Southern Vermont Working Communities Challenge develops networks and systems to support immigration. BDCC has been the collaboration backbone, and lead on employment, education and entrepreneurship pathways to support new Americans.
Employers are the heart of our region’s economy. BDCC is committed to helping welcome and cultivate the talent you need. We offer programming to help you become an employer of choice and invest in your team.
Welcoming Workplaces is an award-winning program that provides employers and hiring managers with resources and training to recruit, retain and nurture the workforce you need in a time of demographic and technological change.
Welcoming Communities (see above) includes various initiatives like Think Vermont GROW, SoVTYPs & Refugee employment to help you find and attract talent.
The Vermont Training Program through the Vermont Department of Labor, and other state incentives, can match employer funds to upskill your workforce.
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How do we cultivate the workforce of tomorrow plus great career opportunities Vermonters need to thrive here? Collaboration! The Windham Workforce Network is about building partnerships to build the skilled workforce that powers a thriving regional economy.
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BDCC is Southeastern Vermont’s private, nonprofit, rural Economic Development Organization that serves as a catalyst for economic success so the people, businesses, and communities here can thrive.
