USDOL Women’s Bureau visiting Vermont to highlight local progress and opportunities

Submitted by tim on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 05:56

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023
3:45 - 7:00 pm (full agenda below)

Where: Vermont Agency of Transportation District 4 Garage
223 Beswick Drive, White River Junction, VT 05001

Who: Vermont Works for Women, Vermont Agency of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau

What: This collaborative event will highlight the collective work towards building equity across our infrastructure initiatives and throughout the state of Vermont. There will be a brief moderated panel with representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, Vermont Agency of Transportation leadership and staff, Vermont Works for Women program participants, and working tradeswomen.

The panel will be followed by a graduation celebration of the newest class of Trailblazers – a trades training certification program of Vermont Works for Women.

Schedule:

3:45 - 4:00 pm: Welcome
4:00 - 5:15 pm: Moderated panel and presentation on Equity in Work and Career Pathways with VWW, VTrans, and USDOL Women’s Bureau
5:15 - 6:00 pm: Networking
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Trailblazers graduation celebration

Vermont Works for Women (VWW) promotes economic justice by advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys. Its programs include: career education and exploration for middle and high school girls and gender-expansive youth; employment and career coaching and hard skills training for women, including incarcerated women; and gender equity services for schools and businesses to improve educational and workplace cultures for women. Learn more at https://vtworksforwomen.org.

Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) plans, develops, implements, and manages a statewide transportation network - including roads, bridges, railroads, airports, park-and-rides, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public transportation facilities and services. Through excellent customer service, VTrans provides for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable manner. Learn more at https://vtrans.vermont.gov/

U.S. Dept. of Labor, Women’s Bureau: Women in the workforce are vital to the nation’s economic security. The Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments. Learn more at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb