Vermont Business MagazineGovernor Phil Scott todayannounced he has appointed Michael Harrington as deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor.Before joining the Governor’s Administration, Harrington, 35, was a consultant and trainer for his family's firm, New Directions,where he helped to provide national and international companies with employee development and organizational management services. Harrington also served as the economic and community development director for the Town of Bennington.
Michael Harrington, VBM file photo.
“I am excited to add Mike to the dynamic team of cabinet and extended cabinet members I have appointed. Mike is a strong leader in the Bennington community, and will bringa unique perspective on both workforce and economic development issues to the department," said Governor Scott.“Strengtheningtheeconomy and rebuilding Vermont's workforce arecore priorities for my entire Administration, and his experience in this area will be valuablein our efforts to achieve those goals.”
Harrington graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh, where he attained both his undergraduate and Master's degrees.
He was a Vermont Business Magazine "Rising Star" class of 2013.
Source: Governor. 1.13.2017