State hiring for emergency staffing jobs | Vermont Business Magazine

Submitted by tim on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 13:49

Vermont Business Magazine The State of Vermont is developing a hiring pool of candidates who will be assigned as needed in the event of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 outbreaks. Currently, this is focused on long term care facilities, and positions include those such as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Nursing Assistants, and unlicensed caregivers. Individuals who are new to the field, as well as those who are recently retired or who only work part-time currently, are encouraged to apply. For more information, or to find volunteer opportunities, visit www.covidstaffing.vermont.gov.

Economic Recovery Grant Update

The last round of Expanded Economic Recovery Grants is still being processed between ACCD and the Department of Taxes. At this time, grant amounts are still being calculated based on the final number of approved applications, but money is expected to start going out the door next week to approved businesses.

The Administration currently has a proposal in front of the Joint Fiscal Committee to add $13.2 million to the total pool of money available to businesses, but that proposal remains under consideration by the committee at this time.

Funding to Create Better Places

ACCD and the Vermont Community Foundation, along with funding partners the Vermont Arts Council, Preservation Trust of Vermont, and the National Life Group Foundation, are pleased to announce $90,000 in grant funding to launch Better Places, a statewide partnership that will help communities reimagine and reopen public spaces for safe dining, shopping, and recreation, while showcasing the unique sense of place their community offers. Applications are due January 22, 2021.

Restaurant Gift Card Campaign

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, along with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and the Vermont Independent Restaurants coalition, are teaming up to increase gift card sales during the holiday season. VDTM will be driving consumers to the Vermont Vacation Directory to find local restaurants to support. To take advantage of this promotion, the Vermont Chamber and VDTM are offering free featured listings to restaurants who have not yet signed up. Please fill out this form by Monday, December 14th to register for the free listing and be a part of this effort to support our local restaurants.

Restaurant Survey Results Webinar

The results of a consumer survey conducted by the On the Fly Vermont Consulting group, in partnership with the Vermont Chamber, are now in. On The Fly Vermont will present the results of the survey on consumer attitudes toward dining, delivery, and safety measures on Tuesday, December 15th. Registration is required to attend this webinar.

Business Webinar Recordings

The latest recording of the weekly Department of Health (VDH) and ACCD webinar series for businesses seeking pandemic-related information is now available. The next live webinar will be Wednesday, December 16th at 3:00pm. Businesses can submit questions ahead of time via an online form.

Find full details on the webinar series, including recordings of each weeks’ webinar at the ACCD COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center.

Business Impact

ACCD wants to hear from all Vermont businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the ACCD Business Impact Form to help us continue to assess the full impact as we work toward additional recovery solutions.

Source: ACCD 12.11.2020