Pathways to Stay: Creating Meaningful Early-Career Opportunities in Vermont
Carolyn Weir of the McClure Foundation will be a panelist at: Pathways to Stay: Creating Meaningful Early-Career Opportunities in Vermont.
Vermont’s future workforce is already here, and many young people want to build their lives and careers in the state. The question is how employers and educators can create visible pathways that make staying in Vermont a viable and exciting choice.
Hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and the University of Vermont’s Sustainable Innovation MBA Program, this panel discussion will explore how high-quality, paid early-career and work-based learning experiences, such as internships, apprenticeships, and first jobs, can support program completion, career clarity, and long-term connection to Vermont.
This discussion will include practical insights on:
- What quality first work experiences look like in practice
- How employers can participate in and scale work-based learning
- Supporting multiple pathways, including non–four-year degree careers
- Why messaging, mentorship, and culture matter as much as compensation
This conversation is designed for employers and students interested in strengthening Vermont’s workforce through investments in early-career opportunities.
Come for the discussion and stay for the delicious drinks, networking, and shared learning!
All Vermont business leaders and students are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with UVM SI-MBA students and alumni! We will have plenty of time for networking and connecting with one another before and after the panel in the beautiful atrium of Kalkin Hall.
Register here.