VDOL announces grant recipients for the 2023 Work-Based Learning and Training Program | Vermont Business Magazine
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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) announces the 2023 Work-Based Learning and Training grants, a total sum of approximately $500,000, to diverse organizations across the state. These grants underline VDOLs commitment to enhancing Vermonts workforce by providing students and job seekers with the requisite skills and experience for professional success.Supported by the VDOLs statewide Work-Based Learning and Training Program, these grants help schools, colleges, and businesses facilitate the transition of secondary and postsecondary students to the workforce.Emphasizing paid, on-the-job work experience of 12 weeks or less, the program also aims to connect employers to future workers and increase the number of college students who decide to stay in Vermont after graduation.The grant recipients for this year are:The awards support work experiences across diverse sectors and employer sizes and support paid internships and paid returnships for older workers looking to get back into the workforce or change careers. The programs supported provide participants with real-life work experiences in high demand in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and IT. "Through these investments, and investments that will be announced in early 2024, were giving more young people a reason to stay in Vermont and creating opportunities for older workers to continue to be engaged in the workforce. "For additional information on Grant Opportunities available through the Vermont Department of Labor, visit https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/grants.For more information, contact Rowan Hawthorne at [email protected] or visit the Department of Labor website at www.labor.vermont.gov.