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ReSOURCE offers a variety of training programs to help individuals gain job skills and enhance their career opportunities. Our training programs include:

  1. Career Start: Career Start is a program for high school students. Students maintain a regular work shift during the school day in one of ReSOURCE’s departments at our Burlington or Barre locations. They gain hands-on experience, technical skills training, and participate in monthly personal and professional development classes. Tuition is free for qualifying Vermonters.
  2. Every Body Works: This program focuses on providing job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Participants gain skills in areas such as retail, customer service, and office administration.
  3. Construction 101: Construction 101 is a training program that prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the construction industry. Participants learn basic construction skills, safety protocols, and gain hands-on experience.
  4. Weatherization 101: Weatherization 101 is a program that trains individuals in energy efficiency and weatherization techniques. Participants learn how to make homes more energy-efficient, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
  5. HVAC 101: HVAC 101 is a training program for individuals interested in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Participants learn about HVAC systems, installation, maintenance, and repair.
  6. LEAP (Learn, Earn, and Prosper): LEAP is a program that provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. Participants gain skills in areas such as retail, customer service, and office administration.
  7. YouthBuild: YouthBuild is a program that provides job training and educational opportunities for young adults ages 16-24. Participants gain construction skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, and develop leadership and life skills.

For more information about each program, you can visit our page on training programs or contact our Training Director.

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FAQs

What is Career Start?

Career Start is a program designed for high school students to gain hands-on experience and technical skills in various departments at ReSOURCE’s Burlington or Barre locations.

High school students enrolled in school are eligible to participate in the Career Start program.

The program provides hands-on experience in ReSOURCE departments, technical skills training, and monthly personal and professional development classes.

There is a fee of $1500, but tuition is waived for qualifying Vermonters.

Departments include Customer Service & Retail, Office Administration, Computers and Electronics, Overlook Cafe, and Large Appliances, among others.

Yes, students earn a monthly stipend

Training covers Health and Wellness, Goal Setting and Achievement, Leadership Development, Career Planning, and Financial Literacy.

Interested individuals should contact ReSOURCE’s Training and Development Manager, Susan Uthmann, for enrollment details.

Interested?

Please contact:

Susan Uthmann
Training and Development Manager
[email protected]
802.857.4340

Partner Agency List

Our partners help us to provide $125,000 worth of goods to over 2,000 individuals/families in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington Counties, and the greater Vermont area.

  • Addison Community Action/CVOEO
  • Age Well
  • Agency of Human Services- Field Services Burlington District
  • Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Chittendent Community Action/CVOEO
  • Clarina Howard Nichols Center
  • Committee On Temporary Shelter
  • Essex Community Justice Center
  • Howard Center Community Support Program
  • Howard Center Developmental Services
  • Howard Center School Service Program
  • Lamoille Family Center
  • Milton Family Community Center
  • Pathways Vermont- Housing First Program
  • Pathways Vermont -services for veterans and families rapid rehousing program
  • ReSOURCE
  • Safe Harbor Clinic
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Steps to End Domestic Violence
  • The Janet S. Munt Family Room
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • Vermont Cares
  • Vermont Catholic Charities
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery

 

Become a Partner Agency

For interest in joining our program please email [email protected] to learn more about the next application cycle or any availability in become a new partner agency.

We make award decisions each December for the next calendar year and notify partners so our clients can request vouchers.

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