The So.VT Workforce Center of Excellence is a hub-and-spoke model of relationships and resources, with the BDCC serving as a major convening entity between the Private, Public, and Social sectors. As the BDCC continues to be recognized throughout the State and Northeast for its Workforce Development initiatives, this innovative rural workforce model positions us to support all workforce efforts in Windham County with our staff and resources.
The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation has designed and is implementing a number of Workforce Development programs to increase the size and quality of the workforce throughout the Windham Region, a key components of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies.
As an organization, our focus is on jobs and employment pathways that are high-wage, high-demand, high-need, and high-opportunity. We know that people need opportunity and employers need people.
To understand these opportunities, BDCC and SeVEDS launched a new Hiring Needs Assessment initiative in 2019 to identify promising occupational sectors and gather real-time data about related skills, career pathways, and opportunities in the coming 1-5 years. Visit our publications page to view these reports.
Curious about career development support for Windham County students? Explore BDCC’s Pipelines & Pathways Program and see how it’s shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
Blends socializing, recreation, professional development, networking, and community engagement to connect Windham County residents aged 22-45 and deepen their ties to the community.
Learn how to navigate today’s tough hiring landscape with actionable tips for boosting visibility, strengthening your employer brand, and reaching the right talent. Download the full guide to start building a better workforce today.
BDCC’s Welcoming Workplaces Program helps employers create inclusive, supportive, and culturally competent work environments that attract and retain a diverse workforce. Through training, resources, and consultation, the program empowers organizations to build workplace cultures where all employees feel valued, respected, and equipped to succeed—strengthening both community connection and long-term business success.
BDCC invests in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive.
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