Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s Workforce Center of Excellence will be offering a week-long career intensive for high school students this summer.
This bootcamp is designed for high school students who aren’t sure what’s after high school, want to explore career options, need help with resume and interview skills, are interested in learning about local job and training opportunities, and want to build skills and confidence for their future. Open to rising junior, seniors, and recent graduates.
“This program was engaging, inspiring, and fun. It turned something I wasn’t sure about into something I’d absolutely recommend.”
~ 2025 Program Participant
Participants will visit local businesses, learn about career and training opportunities, navigate job applications, and be able to interview with confidence.
Explore Careers. Build Skills. Gain Confidence.
The Experience, In Their Words
“This program gave me a good idea of what’s our there and helped me discover what I do and don’t want to do. It’s a great way to explore your options.”
“I would recommend this bootcamp because it teaches things you need to know to get a job.”
Program Curriculum:
Mornings:
Sessions will feature soft-skill workshops, exploration of career pathways, and behind-the-scenes glimpses at various local businesses.
Afternoons:
One-on-one career coaching, job/internship application support, and next-step career planning.
Students have the option to participate in just the morning or the full day. Lunch will be provided.
Stipends are available for students who complete the program.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jack Spanierman at jspanierman@brattleborodevelopment.com
or call 802-257-7731×223.
Class Instructors: Jack Spanierman; Jennifer Stromsten; Christy Betit
Jack is the Workforce Education Specialist at BDCC. He has taught or co-taught a number of workforce classes in various topics such as healthcare, CDL, and digital literacy.
Jennifer is the Director of Programs at BDCC. She oversees all workforce development and education programs. She also provides assistance in the classroom, specifically specializing in regional workforce and employment-related data.
Christy is the Pipelines and Pathways Program Manager, BDCC’s career education program in all of Windham County schools. She provides teaching and technical support for BDCC workforce programs and curricula.
About the Workforce Center of Excellence
The Workforce Center of Excellence (WFCoE) is an employer-driven workforce and career training and education initiative of Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC). The WFCoE leverages BDCC’s relationships with employers and workforce development partners, supporting both sides of the labor exchange to connect people with opportunity, and employers with the talent they need. The WFCoE is funded in part by a Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission and US Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration (ETA).
Funding under WORC 5 – NBRC via the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as part of an award totaling $1,038,681 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources, and 100% financed with governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by BDCC, DOL, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please contact BDCC at ExecutiveDirector@brattleborodevelopment.com.