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by Scott Giles, President and CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corp VSAC has been here for Vermont students for more than half a century. We were founded in 1965 upon the belief that education and training lie at the heart of ensuring social and economic equity and opportunity in our society. Since our very first day, that principle has driven us to advocate for programs that we know make education and training more attainable, equitable, and achievable.
When the pandemic hit last year, it upended life as we know it for Vermonters. Students and families were suddenly dealing with financial, technological, and social hardships, as schools went remote, families were isolated from their usual support systems, and students faced a chasm of uncertainty as they tried to make decisions about their next steps.
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VSAC will also partner with more than 10 Vermont colleges and training programs to offer live virtual tours and info sessions. Check out the complete line-up of workshops and virtual tours here and register to save a spot. All presentations will be recorded and available for later viewing as well.
The pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of education and training that all Vermonters must have to fill essential roles in our communities – like health care, mental health, technology, and manufacturing. In fact, all of Vermont’s high-growth, high-wage jobs require education and training after high school. Discovering the path that best fits your individual needs and interests starts with College & Career Pathways.
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Vermont Business Magazine Several community and business organizations have weighed in on Governor Scott s budget address, in which he outlined his plan for spending $6.8 billion. The governor has proposed using $210 million in one-time money on one-time initiatives. Much of that funding is going toward state technology upgrades, housing investments and economic opportunity.
Governor Scott Proposes Funding Increase for Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
In his Fiscal Year 2022 budget address delivered today, Governor Scott proposed a $20 million increase in funding to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB). The funding would support the well-documented need to create more housing across the state and to accelerate Vermont’s economic recovery while also addressing community needs highlighted by the pandemic.
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By Bob Allen, former president of Green Mountain College, Poultney
The Select Committee and the Vermont Legislature have a difficult task ahead. Covid-19 exacerbated and accelerated a problem that has existed in higher education for at least a decade or more. I will argue the business model for most public and private colleges and universities is broken and needs immediate change.
I had the honor of leading Green Mountain College as its president from 2016 until its closure in the summer of 2019. Prior to my leadership position at GMC, I spent five years as the president and CEO of the nonprofit Windham Foundation based in Grafton; however, most of my professional life was spent in the for-profit sector. I spent 25 years in a succession of senior leadership positions at The Vermont Country Store, ending as president and CEO. Most of my ideas come from the perspective of operating a Vermont business that received no public support. Success was entirely dependent