Best Job & Career in Vermont — 12 resources

About Job & Career for Women

Job and career resources for women run through the 2,400+ American Job Centers (AJCs) nationwide, the Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, and SBA Women's Business Centers. AJCs offer free job search, resume help, and WIOA-funded training (often

0,000+ in tuition for in-demand occupations). WANTO grants fund women entering nontraditional trades like construction, electrical, and HVAC. Registered Apprenticeships pay workers during training, and organizations like Chicago Women in Trades, Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), and Dress for Success support entry and re-entry. For formerly incarcerated women, programs like the Center for Employment Opportunities provide transitional jobs. This directory includes AJCs, WBCs, apprenticeships, and women-focused workforce programs.

Job & Career in Vermont

Vermont's Family Division of the Superior Court handles all family matters statewide. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DCF. Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, and Essex are the largest towns. Vermont Legal Aid, Legal Services Vermont, and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide civil legal aid and a statewide Family Law helpline for women.

12 Resources

1. Vermont Department of Labor — Free

Vermont DOL at 5 Green Mountain Dr in Montpelier runs the unemployment insurance program, the State of Vermont jobs board, and 12 regional Vermont Job Link / American Job Center offices that offer free career counseling. 802-828-4000 Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm.

802-828-4000 · 5 Green Mountain Dr, Montpelier, VT 05601 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England — VT — Free

Goodwill NNE's Burlington program at 802-862-7858 offers free job-search workshops, computer-skills training, and the Project ATWORK supported employment for Vermonters with barriers — including women re-entering after caregiving or incarceration. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

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3. CareerOneStop — Free

CareerOneStop from the US Department of Labor includes the American Job Center locator (3 Vermont locations), Worker Reemployment Connection, and free O*NET career exploration tools. Available 24/7 at careeronestop.org.

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4. America's Job Centers — Free

Vermont's AJCs in Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland offer free workshops, computer access, resume reviews, and one-on-one career counseling for women returning to work. Find your nearest location at the CareerOneStop locator.

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5. DOL Women's Bureau — Free

The DOL Women's Bureau publishes research on Vermont's gender pay gap, occupational segregation, and the impact of caregiving on women's earnings — useful data for women advocating for raises or policy change.

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6. Dress for Success — Free

Dress for Success doesn't currently have a Vermont affiliate, but their online career resources — interview prep videos, resume templates, and the Going Places Network virtual job club — are free to women everywhere.

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7. Bottomless Closet — Free

Bottomless Closet (NYC-based) offers free online workshops on interviewing, salary negotiation, and workplace strategies that Vermont women can attend regardless of location.

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8. Year Up — Free

Year Up's one-year program for adults 18-29 includes six months of skills training plus a paid corporate internship. Vermont applicants attend the Boston or Providence cohorts, often with stipend support for travel and housing.

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9. Goodwill Career Services — Free

Goodwill.org locates regional career centers — Vermont is served by Goodwill Industries of Northern New England with locations in Burlington, Rutland, Williston, and elsewhere offering free workforce development.

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10. Women Employed — Free

Women Employed advocates for and publishes free guides on Vermont-relevant topics like the FMLA, ban-the-box laws, and the pregnancy-accommodation rights protected under federal and Vermont law.

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11. SCORE — Free Business Mentors — Free

SCORE Champlain Valley and SCORE Central Vermont chapters provide free one-on-one mentoring to Vermont women launching businesses — from business plans to pricing to marketing. Volunteers are retired executives.

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12. SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership — Free

SBA's OWBO funds the Vermont Women's Business Center through Mercy Connections plus the WOSB federal certification — both of which open doors to capital and federal contracting opportunities for Vermont women entrepreneurs.

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Frequently Asked

How many job & career resources are in Vermont?
Women's Corner tracks 12 job & career resources for women in Vermont.
Are job & career resources in Vermont free?
12 of the 12 listed job & career resources in Vermont are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Vermont have job & career resources?
Listings span cities including Montpelier, Burlington.
What are some examples of job & career resources in Vermont?
Featured entries include Vermont Department of Labor, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England — VT, CareerOneStop, America's Job Centers, DOL Women's Bureau.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
2 of 12 Vermont job & career listings include phone numbers.
Where do I get free job training?
Your local American Job Center (find at CareerOneStop.org or call 1-877-872-5627) offers free training, resume help, and job placement through the WIOA program. Goodwill, Dress for Success, and Bottomless Closet provide job-readiness, interview clothing, and coaching. Community colleges run short-term certificate programs (CNA, medical billing, IT) under
,000 that lead to immediate jobs.
Are there programs that hire single mothers?
Yes. Many employers partner with Goodwill, YWCA, and Workforce Boards on second-chance and single-mom hiring tracks — childcare assistance, flexible schedules, and tuition reimbursement included. Look at 'Family Forward NC' style state initiatives, certified Family-Friendly employers, and federal contractors (required to support working parents). Healthcare and logistics are the fastest-growing single-mom-friendly fields.
How do I write a resume after years out of the workforce?
Skip the chronological format — use a functional or hybrid resume that leads with skills (organization, budgeting, time management, problem-solving from caregiving counts). Reframe volunteer work, PTA, and freelance work as professional experience. Free help: American Job Centers, Dress for Success Career Center, LinkedIn's free resume builder, and the SBA Women's Business Centers.
What if I have a criminal record?
You still qualify for most jobs — Ban-the-Box laws in 37 states delay background questions until later in hiring. Federal contractors can't ask about records on the initial application. The Federal Bonding Program insures employers against loss for hiring you. Many states allow expungement of certain records after a waiting period — ask legal aid about clearing your record.