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Got questions about your legal rights? The Vermont Commission on Women's handbook, The Legal Rights of Women in Vermont might provide answers. Chapters include: Adoption, Guardianship and Emancipated Minors; Consumer Protection and Fair Credit; Domestic Relations; Education; Employment Rights; Housing and Property Rights; Immigration; Insurance; Name Changes; Public Accommodations; Public Assistance and Government Benefits; Reproductive Rights; Violence Against Women and Children; and Wills, Probate Court, and Advanced Directives.

Read Vermont Commission on Women's publications on this and other topics.

Sign up for our Equal Pay Compact, a voluntary pledge employers sign to indicate their commitment to closing the gender wage gap in Vermont.  Compact signers commit to taking tangible, concrete action steps tailored to their own workplace. You'll join the growing list of Vermont employers committed to ending the wage gap!

Download the Leaders for Equity and Equal Pay (LEEP) Toolkit, a FREE resource to empower small to mid-size employers (any organization with under 400 employees) with the tools to conduct in-house, DIY gender and racial pay equity reviews. The LEEP Toolkit includes the excel-based Equity Management Tool and a companion Pay Equity Playbook. Also included is an interactive Compensation Philosophy Worksheet, a Pay Equity Plan Template, and a Performance Rubric. These tools were created by Sadowski Consulting Services in partnership with the Change The Story VT initiative of the Vermont Commission on Women, the Vermont Women's Fund, and Vermont Works for Women to fast-track women's economic well-being in Vermont.

Visit This Way Up! ad make sure the voices of all Vermont’s women business owners and leaders are heard - and counted! Are you a female founder? Do you run your own business? Are you a freelancer or contractor? Do you have a side gig that brings in a little income? Visit Vermont Women's Fund ThisWayUp website.

Go to Workplaces For All for resources addressing sexual harassment and workplace discrimination for both workers and employers.

IN THIS CHAPTER:

Rights: Pay Equity, Discrimination, and Harassment

Job Seeking, Training, and Support

Resources to Understand the Wage Gap

Workplace Assessments and Evaluations

Research and Reports

Rights: Pay Equity, Discrimination, and Harassment

Workplaces For All
workplacesforall.vermont.gov

At this Vermont state government resource, workers and employers can learn about laws that apply to them, their legal rights, methods of reporting, strategies for prevention, and ways to support those experiencing workplace discrimination or sexual harassment. Workers will find where to get help if they’re experiencing harassment or discrimination at work — and ways to support their co-workers.  Employers will find guidance and best practices for prevention and response, a directory of workplace trainers, in-depth explanations of different types of discrimination, an extensive video library featuring stories, information, and trainings, and resources like the guidebook, Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.  The Workplaces For All campaign is a result of legislation which allocated funds to Vermont Commission on Women, in consultation with the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the Vermont Human Rights Commission, to inform and assist workers, employers, and members of the public in preventing and addressing sexual harassment and workplace discrimination.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Vermont Chapter

137 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6304
acluvt.org/

The ACLU advocates for the freedom and equality of all Americans and provides help to Vermonters whose civil liberties have been violated. Workplace rights and women’s rights are among the many issues the ACLU works to improve.

Civil Rights Division of the Vermont Attorney General's Office

109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1001
(802) 828-3171 / 888 745-9195
(802) 828-3665 (TTY)
atg.state.vt.us/

The Civil Rights Unit is responsible for enforcing state laws which prohibit discrimination in employment. These include laws which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, place of birth, age, handicap, HIV status, or for asserting a claim to worker's compensation, and laws which prohibit retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination. The Civil Rights Unit also enforces the laws related to employment-related drug testing, and polygraph (lie detector) testing, and the state laws which relate to parental and family leave. This office does not have jurisdiction over claims of discrimination in public accommodations (for example, denial of access to or discrimination by businesses, public groups and meetings, and the like) and housing. Do not accept claims of employment discrimination against the State of Vermont. These matters are handled by the Vermont Human Rights Commission.

Legal Services Law Line of Vermont, Inc

274 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-7153
lawlinevt.org/

Law Line takes referrals directly from Vermont Legal Aid. Its mission is to provide high quality, high volume legal services to all low-income Vermonters with civil legal problems and to promote the empowerment, dignity and equality of all Vermonters.

U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau (Region 1)

Boston Regional Office
John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 525A
Boston, MA 02203
(800) 518-3585 / (617) 565-1988

National Office
200 Constitution Avenue, NW - Room No. S-3002
Washington, DC 20210
(800) 827-5335 / (202) 693-6710
dol.gov/wb/

Pay Equity resources at U.S. Department of Labor: www.dol.gov/equalpay/

The Boston regional office helps women improve their working conditions. Resources are available on topics such as wage and pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and family and medical leave. The Women’s Bureau was created by law in 1920 to formulate standards and policies to promote the welfare of wage-earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The Bureau’s vision is to empower all working women to achieve economic security by preparing them for high paying jobs, ensuring fair compensation, promoting workplace flexibility and helping homeless women veterans reintegrate into the workforce.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor

201 Varick Street, Room 750
New York, New York, 10014
(646) 264-3170
dol.gov/ofccp

Protects workers by enforcing the legal requirements that federal contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action and provide equal opportunity in the workplace.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Regional Office
John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 475
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203-0506
Toll-Free: (866) 408-8075
Boston Status Line: (617) 565-4805
National Toll-Free: (800) 669-4000
TTY (800) 669-6820
eeoc.gov/

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces a number of federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The laws enforced by the EEOC also prohibit retaliation against a person who files a charge of employment discrimination, assists in an investigation, aids in the enforcement of the laws, or opposes discrimination prohibited by the laws. Most employers with 15 or more employees are covered by the laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits. EEOC services are free.

Vermont Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

(800) 639-7036

A free statewide referral service.

Vermont Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Program

labor.vermont.gov/wage-and-hour
(802) 951-4083

The Vermont Department of Labor oversees state law and adopted rules concerning minimum wage, overtime, wage payments, employee benefits, and child labor. The Program also provides information on wage and employment related issues and attempts to settle employer/employee wage disputes to the satisfaction of all parties. Contact the Program for problems collecting wages; employer violations of terms and conditions of a written agreement to provide wage supplements such as vacation, holiday, sick, or severance pay; not receiving the minimum wage; or for child labor questions.

Vermont Employee Ownership Center

286 College Street
P.O. Box 546
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 338-7448
veoc.org/

The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and foster employee ownership in order to broaden capital ownership, deepen employee participation, retain jobs, increase living standards for working families, and stabilize communities.

Vermont Human Rights Commission

14-16 Baldwin Street
Montpelier, VT 05633
(800) 416-2010 / (877) 294-9200 TTY
hrc.vermont.gov/

The Vermont Human Rights Commission enforces civil rights laws that protect people from discrimination in housing, state government employment, and in places of public accommodation such as restaurants, stores, and schools. The Commission investigates discrimination claims, helps parties resolve disputes, and takes legal action in the courts when necessary. In addition, the Commission conducts workshops on civil rights issues and provides information and referral services. Finally, the Commission furnishes research and testimony about the potential impact of civil rights bills under consideration by the state Legislature.

Vermont Worker’s Center

294 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington VT 05401
(802) 861-4892
workerscenter.org/

Completely confidential advice and information on what your rights are at work, how to protect them and how to expand them through organizing.

Vermont Legal Aid, Inc.

(800) 889-2047
vtlegalaid.org/

Vermont Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm organized into specialized projects serving clients from offices located throughout Vermont. They help Vermonters who have low incomes, are elderly or who have disabilities and who have legal problems. Vermont Legal Aid also offers assistance to victims of trafficking. They do not handle criminal cases. There is no charge for services. They are funded through state and federal grants and by private donations. Vermont Legal Aid, in conjunction with Law Line, created an integrated intake system which can process requests for legal services from anywhere in the state. Based on detailed screening guidelines, the intake specialist responds in one of several ways. They may refer the caller to a local resource, assign the case to a Vermont Legal Aid project, or refer the case electronically to Law Line where it will be assigned to an attorney or paralegal. Common examples of needs they can help with:

• Court appearances or legal advice
• Problems with housing or landlords
• Domestic violence
• Public assistance, long-term care, Medicaid, or health care issues
• Concerns or questions regarding disability, special education, or guardianship issues
• Discrimination or individual rights issues

Vermont Legal Aid facilitates several projects including a Disabilities Law Project, Senior Citizen Law Project, Housing Ombudsmen, Health Care Ombudsmen and a General Law project. Vermont Legal Aid also screens for the Legal Services Law Line of Vermont, which includes the Vermont Volunteer Lawyers Project. Offices across the state:

Burlington
264 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-5620

Montpelier
7 Court Street
Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 223-6377

Rutland
57 North Main Street, Suite 2
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0021

Springfield
56 Main Street, Suite 301
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5181

St. Johnsbury
177 Western Ave., Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8721

Vermont Law Help Website

vtlawhelp.org/

Website with free legal information, forms, and links to legal and other help created and maintained by Legal Services Law Line of Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid. Organized into the following categories:

Housing
Health
Small Claims
Disability
Benefits
Abuse
Education
Family
Work
Youth
Money and Debt
Taxes
Seniors

Wage Project: Salary Calculator

wageproject.salary.com/

This salary calculator determines salary ranges for various professions based on geographic location in the United States. Use it to compare your salary or negotiate for a better one.

Working Families

working-families.org/

The AFL-CIO Internet community, with a multitude of services and links to help put the web to work for your working family.

Worker’s Rights Center

294 N Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402-0593
(802) 861-4892
workerscenter.org/

The Worker’s Rights Center helps to inform workers of their rights and assists them in protecting their employment rights.

9 to 5 Job Problem Hotline

(800) 522-0925

An advocacy organization for working women throughout the United States and Canada.

Job Seeking, Training, and Support

Vermont Department of Labor

5 Green Mountain Drive
P.O. Box 488
Montpelier, VT 05601-0488
(802) 828-4000 / (802) 828-4203 (TDD)
labor.vermont.gov/

Veteran's Job Counselors: 802 828-4321

Employment Resources on Vermont.gov: www.vermont.gov/portal/employment

Vermont JobLink: http://www.vermontjoblink.com/
Use Vermont JobLink to search for employment in Vermont.

Vermont Department of Labor’s Economic and Labor Market Information Site
Find Vermont-based statistics and data on employment, unemployment, industries, occupations, wages, income and more at vtlmi.info/

Find related links to sites with economic, career, occupational, educational, job and resume bank, relocation and business sites at http://www.vtlmi.info/link.cfm. Links to external Web sites are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

Vermont Department of Labor Career Centers
Provide job placement, training, and career counseling. These are one-stop resource centers for information on job openings, training opportunities, and skill development. They offer career counseling, job development and referrals:

Barre Resource Center
47 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-2600

Bennington Resource Center
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 2
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-6376

Brattleboro Resource Center
232 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0920
(802) 254-4555

Burlington Resource Center
63 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05402-0310
(802) 863-7676

Middlebury Resource Center
700 Exchange Street
Middlebury, VT 05753-1529
(802) 388-4921

Morrisville Resource Center
46 Pleasant Street
Morrisville, VT 05661-0429
(802) 888-4545

Newport Resource Center
Emory E. Hebard State Resource Center Building
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
(802) 334-6545

Rutland Resource Center
200 Asa Bloomer Building
Rutland, VT 05701-9413
(802) 786-5837

Springfield Resource Center
56 Main Street Suite 101
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-2167

St. Albans Resource Center
20 Houghton St. Room 101
St. Albans, VT 05478-2246
(802) 524-6585

St. Johnsbury Resource Center
1197 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05189-0129
(802) 748-3177

White River Junction Resource Center
220 Holiday Drive, Suite 28
Gilman Resource Center Center
White River Jct., VT 05001-0797
(802) 295-8805

AARP

Women’s Initiative and Worker Equity Department
1909 K Street Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20049
(800) 424-3410
aarp.org/

Promotes the independence and dignity of older adults and provides opportunities for community service.

Craft Emergency Relief Fund: Artists’ Emergency Resources

studioprotector.org/
craftemergency.org/

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund provides an emergency preparation checklist and response. It also has an online guide with detailed information concerning tips, interviews with experts, and various articles on safety for artisans and crafters.

Creative Workforce Solutions

(866) 879-6757
cwsvt.com/

Creative Workforce Solutions offers a supported employment program that screens individuals, matching their abilities to job requirements. Applicants come from a range of educational backgrounds, from GEDs to PhDs, and often have years of skilled experience across a wide range of industries. Services are free of charge and include employee retention services, internships and workforce development.

Barre
5 Perry Street, Suite 100
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 371-8081

Brattleboro
28 Vernon Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 430-4380

Burlington
75 Talcott Road, Suite 70
(802) 343-4777

Middlebury
282 Boardman Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 343-4698

Morrisville
63 Professional Drive
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 793-8309

Newport
100 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 343-4770

Rutland
190 Asa Bloomer Bldg
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 342-8134

St. Albans
20 Houghton Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
(802) 370-5023

St. Johnsbury
67 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05855
(802) 424-6910

White River Junction
220 Holiday Drive
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 343-4772

Federally Employed Women (FEW)

Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a non-profit membership organization working for the elimination of sexual harassment and the advancement of women in federal (and by extension, the private) sector. FEW holds an annual national training program, as well as regional and chapter training programs. Once an individual joins, the member connects to a far-reaching network touching almost every government agency in the country. Areas of focus include training, diversity, legislative, and compliance. Membership is open to anyone who supports the elimination of sexual harassment and barriers to employment advancement, regardless of employment in the public or private sector.

New England Region
P. O. Box 444
Farmington, NH 03835-0444
(603) 433-0560

National Office
700 N. Fairfax Street #510
Alexandria, VA 22314
202-898-0994
few.org/

Pathways to Promising Careers

802-388-3355 ext. 239
mcclurevt.org/pathways/

This site is designed to inform Vermont students or graduates considering their career paths which careers show the most promise. It identifies 54 high-pay, high-demand jobs projected for the state. Each job pays a median wage of at least $20/hour and is projected to have at least 100 openings in the state between 2014 and 2024. Elements of the education and training pathways for each job can be obtained in Vermont. The promising jobs are categorized by their environments and the skills and interests they require.

Resource

266 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-4143
resourcevt.org

The ReSOURCE Job Skills Training programs offer an opportunity for adult and youth Vermonters who have barriers to employment to hone job skills and prepare for a successful work life as productive members of their communities. Working closely with trainees we ensure that individual needs are accommodated and high standards are maintained, while serving a diverse range of individuals who need new skills and an opportunity to succeed.

Senior Community Service Employment Program of Central Vermont Community Action

20 Gable Place
Barre, VT 05641
800-639-1053 / (802) 479-1053
cvcac.org/

Promotes part-time work and training opportunities for Vermonters who are 55 years of age or older. Senior employment coordinators match interested persons with positions in community service organizations.

Society of Women Engineers North Country Chapter

ncountry.swe.org/

Vermont Associates for Training and Development

142 North Main Street
PO Box 107
St. Albans, VT 05478
(800) 439-3307 / (802) 524-3200
vermontassociates.org/

Help with self-assessments, skills training, placement, and job searches for income-eligible mature workers. There are ten offices across Vermont:

Barre/Montpelier
29 Main Street, Suite #5
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 828-0036

Bennington
VDOL Office
Veteran’s Memorial Drive, Suite 2
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2877

Brattleboro
28 Vernon Street, Suite 431
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-9398

Burlington
VDOL Office
63 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05401-4331
(802) 652-0367

Montpelier
29 Main Street, Suite #5
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 828-0036

Middlebury
(802) 771-9077

Newport
189 East Main Street, Suite D
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7777

Rutland
VDOL Office
200 Asa Bloomer Building
88 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 282-4425

Springfield
VDOL Office
56 Main Street, Suite 101
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-1431

St. Albans
142 North Main Street
PO Box 107
St. Albans, VT 05478-0107
(802) 524-3200

St. Johnsbury
459 Portland Street, Suite 103
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8635

Vermont Bar Association, Women’s Section

P.O. Box 100
Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 223-2020

Provides networking and referrals for women attorneys and addresses gender bias and women’s issues in the courtroom and under Vermont law.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Intern Program

http://vbsr.org/intern_program/intern_overview/

VBSR matches student interns with both VBSR member businesses and other local businesses in paid internships. Interns will have the opportunity to gain hands on and real-world experience in a business while businesses will benefit from the work, energy and insight of a student. Not only is it a mutually beneficial situation for the business and the student, but the state of Vermont benefits from the retention of talented people in the labor force with the goal that many of the students who complete the internship program will continue to live and work in Vermont after graduating.

Vermont Center for Independent Living

11 East State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(800) 639-1522
vcil.org/

VCIL is a resource on the issue of pregnancy in the workplace since women are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  They have ADA and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resources to share. Provides peer advocacy counseling which includes one-on-one support. By working with peer counselors, individuals with disabilities learn how to do their own problem solving and enhance their ability to advocate themselves.

VCIL is a New England ADA Center State Affiliate. Call 1-800-949-4232 of go to http://www.newenglandada.org/ with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act

Montpelier
11 East State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0501 / (800) 639-1522 / (800) 639-1522 (TTY)

Bennington
P.O. Box 82
601 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-0574 (voice / TTY) / (802) 447-0001 (Videophone)

Brattleboro
28 Vernon St., Suite 211
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6851 (voice / TTY) / (866) 552-8792 (Videophone)

Rutland
1 Scale Ave., Suite 30
Rutland, VT 05701-4452
(802) 779-9021

Vermont Green

Program of the Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc.
20 Gable Place
Barre, Vermont 05641
vtgreen.org/
(802) 477-5086

Vermont Green is a diverse statewide public-private partnership preparing workers for a variety of green jobs such as: energy-efficient construction and retrofit, renewable electric power, energy efficient and advanced drive train vehicles, recycling and waste reduction, or sustainable agriculture. For Vermont youth to age 22.

Vermont Leadership Institute

snellingcenter.com

A program of the Snelling Center, the Vermont Leadership Institute (VLI) develops leaders in business, public policy, education, community development and many non-profit sectors. The program is comprised of eighteen seminar days with eight overnight sessions.   VLI fosters ethical and transformative leadership, drawing on expert faculty from within Vermont, as well as dynamic presenters from across the country.

Vermont State Nurses Association

100 Dorset Street, #13
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 651-8886
ana-vermont.org/

Vermont State Nurses' Association, Inc. (ANA-Vermont) has been the voice of Vermont registered nurses since 1914. Through ANA-Vermont, registered nurses can be involved in the decisions that allow you to practice the profession of nursing: health care, practice, and workplace legislation; practice standards and ethics; workplace issues including occupational health and safety.

Vermont Women in Law Enforcement

vwle.org/

Bringing together law enforcement professionals, educators, support personnel, and individuals seeking law enforcement careers to benefit from our organization’s mentoring programs and expose them to statewide law enforcement issues.

Vermont Works for Women

32 Malletts Bay Ave.
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-8900 / (800) 639-1472
vtworksforwomen.org/

Through an array of innovative training and education programs, Vermont Works for Women assists women and girls in thinking about their lives in the broadest terms and helps them develop skills and capacities that are critical to long-term economic independence.

Vermont Works for Women's mission is four-fold
- To move women into employment success
- To provide access to non-traditional careers
- To invest in girls, the next generation of women
-  To advocate for large-scale culture change for women & girls

Programs for women include:

Step Ups - These programs introduce women to jobs and careers they may not have considered before – typically male-dominated fields – that pay a higher wage and have fewer female professionals and role models to look to. They range from one-day orientations to nine-week training programs and are developed in collaboration with local employer partners. Past Step Ups have included construction, manufacturing, commercial truck driving, information technology, and law enforcement.  http://vtworksforwomen.org/step-ups/

Transitional Jobs - A six-week program teaching the soft-skills of work, including time management, communication and negotiation. “TJ” programs also provide on-the-job learning for women who have little-to-no work history, have struggled with long-term unemployment, are underemployed, or formerly incarcerated. VWW provides post-program support, including job coaching, networking, and help with job placement.  http://vtworksforwomen.org/transitionaljobs/

Mentoring – Mercy Connections, Vermont Works for Women, and the Dept. of Corrections have partnered to create the Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program to support women making the transition from Vermont’s correctional facilities to Chittenden County. These women face significant barriers in finding appropriate and affordable housing and employment, overcoming substance abuse and establishing healthy relationships – all key elements of successful reintegration. Mentors can have a profound influence on supporting individual women as they work to rebuild their lives. http://vtworksforwomen.org/mentoring/

FRESH Food – A culinary training program that prepares underemployed women to work in commercial kitchens and restaurants. Over 13 weeks, trainees assist professional chefs in preparing 6,000 healthy, nutritious meals per month for local childcare centers throughout Chittenden County. As a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, FRESH Food collaborates with 25 Vermont farmers and vendors, locally sourcing about 30 percent of its food. http://freshfoodvt.org/

WORKSHOP: Strategies to Transform Peer Aggression Among Girls – An interactive, half-day workshop (held in locations throughout the state) that teaches educators, administrators, youth service providers, coaches, parents – all adults – how to identify, address, and prevent peer aggression among girls. http://vtworksforwomen.org/peer-aggression-workshops/

Programs for girls include:

Rosie’s Girls – A three-week summer day camp that helps build strong, confident girls through exploration of the skilled trades. Girls entering 6, 7 and 8th grades get hands-on instruction in STEM-related activities, carpentry, welding and auto repair, and participate in art, games, swimming and self-defense. It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered environment and emphasizes leadership, teamwork and healthy body image – with tons of fun woven in.  A place where girls can get their hands dirty, take positive risks and try something new.  http://rosiesgirls.org/

Dirt Divas – A one-week summer day camp that helps girls cultivate confidence, courage and leadership through outdoor adventure. Girls entering 6, 7 and 8th grades practice mountain bike skills and bicycle mechanics, as well as art, games, swimming and self-defense. It’s a safe, supportive, girl-centered atmosphere that emphasizes leadership, team-building and healthy body image – with lots of fun woven in.  A place where girls are encouraged to build strong bodies and minds in the beautiful Vermont outdoors.  http://vtworksforwomen.org/dirtdivas/

Women Can Do – A “roll up your sleeves” full-day career immersion conference about the skilled trades and STEM fields (science, engineering, technology and math) for high school girls across Vermont.  http://vtworksforwomen.org/womencando/

LEAD IN – A leadership development and career exploration program in Vermont that helps young women, ages 16-20, develop and strengthen their capacities and confidence, while exposing them to a range of career options they may never have considered. LEAD IN is designed and coordinated by Navicate and Vermont Works for Women. http://vtworksforwomen.org/leadin/

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

1949 E. Main Street
Richmond VT 05477
vycc.org/

266 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-4143
resourcevt.org/

Resource, formerly ReCycle North, is a non-profit organization with a 3-part mission to promote reuse, offer job-skills training, and provide poverty relief. ReCycle North targets waste, both material waste produced by a mobile and affluent sector of society and the waste of human potential due to unemployment, inadequate job skills and poor education.