The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to announce it has received a grant in collaboration with Stafford Technical Center (STC) in Rutland, Vermont. This $66,524 Work-Based Learning and Training Program Grant is provided by the Vermont Department of Labor. This grant allows funding to focus on retaining our local young talent, decreasing the workforce shortage, and continuing the partnership between CEDRR and STC.
The program is delivered by a Work-Based Learning Coordinator, a licensed educator at STC, in collaboration with CEDRR business partners. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator will identify students, develop employer and employee training plans, oversee student placements, and evaluate performance. Interns will receive payment for hourly work performed, options for transportation, and necessary tools and workplace supplies.
This internship opportunity is for Rutland County students between the ages of 16 and 19 who have been at a disadvantage to participate in workplace readiness due to transportation and employer financial burdens associated with hiring part-time new employees. The grant will be the conduit for connecting the next generation of a local skilled workforce to employers who are experiencing a significant workforce shortage. Specific interest areas will be targeted, including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, childcare, public safety, law enforcement, plumbing, electrical, and construction. Students from technical centers trend towards working locally, especially if early career connections are made with employers that are of high interest and skill, leading to high paying jobs.
