The Workforce Development team is continuing to engage in discovery and has decided upon the following working definitions to inform its work:
Workforce Development
- The Vermont State College Workforce Transformation Team defines workforce development as the strategic approach of developing education and training programs to meet the needs of existing and emerging businesses and organizations.
- We engage a complex ecosystem of public and private sector policies, and programs to provide individuals with the opportunity for a sustainable livelihood. Workforce development helps businesses and organizations create a highly educated workforce. The education component of workforce development includes credit and non-credit bearing offerings in an array of forms including apprenticeship, certificates, credits for prior learning, experiential learning, industry credentials, internships, and professional development. As a result, Vermont gains economic sustainability and prospers in an increasingly competitive global environment.
Continuing Education
- The Vermont State College Workforce Transformation Team defines continuing education as short-term credit or non-credit learning undertaken by individuals for either professional development or self-improvement.