A Vermont Career Launch Pad: Recruit, Retain, & Reward Young Employees

In-state: College and/or HS Education, Community College, or Voc-Tech Training

College and H.S. Career Counseling and interest Exploration--varried level of service and quality (available knowledge or capacity)

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Internships, practicums, projects, and work experience

No adequate job offers

Leave VT to find work

Apply for Employment with either a positive or
No Internship and/or negative experience/
Limited internships

Full-time Employment with growth opportunities

Fully Employed, Progressing & Flourishing

New/further work experience opportunities

Organizations
VT Dept. of Labor
Cambers of Commerce
Young Professionals Network
Essex Tech
VT Tech College

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Resources
LinkedIn
Online Postiings
Networking Events
Career Fairs

Underemployed in VT

Potential Options

Stay in job

Upskill and retrain

Internship/project placement

Poor quality of Advising or candidate not prepared

Unsuccessful Job Search

Underemployed or unemployed in VT

Leave VT for work

Full-time employment with growth opportunities

In-state or out of state?

Out of state: Young workers looking to relocate

Initial Contacts and Inquiries

VT Job Hunt and Lifestyle Research

Resources:
Online sources
List of VT employers
LinkedIn
VT Relocation Info.
Money for relocation costs
Real Estate agents and listing
School Resources
College Alumni Associations
Young Professional Network

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Organizations:
Chambers of Commerce
VT Dept. of Econ. Dev. www.thinkvermont.com
VT Dept. of Marketing and Tourism
Colleges & Universities

Potential Job opportunities and offers

Job Offers

Full-time Employment with growth opportunities

Underemployed in VT

No Jobs/not the right fit/low pay

Failed Search and do not move to VT

Workers in and outside of VT: 22-30 years old

The Demographic (Who)

Recruit, Retain, & Reward Young Employees

The Catalyst Goal (Why)

+/- 4 Years

The Time Frame (When)