You applied for the Vermont Training Program (VTP) and were approved -- now what?
Learn more about how to utilize your funds to support your organization’s training needs.
In this follow up session, Jessica Redmond, Learning & Development Manager for Rhino Foods, will continue our conversation about Vermont Training Program VTP Grants (VTP).
Join us if you applied and have been awarded funds or are still working on your application, this session will focus on setting up your VTP tracking system for:
- Easier invoicing and reporting to the state
- Using the tracking system to create a dashboard for your stakeholders
- Managing and informing the unavoidable changes and amendments that you will make to your training plan!
Jessica will share an example of her fundamental elements Excel spreadsheet template for tracking.
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Rhino Foods: 179 Queen City Park Road, Burlington, VT 05401
Bring a Guest: Know a non-ATD member who could benefit from learning about Training Funds? Register your guest at a discounted price to join this event.
Presenter Bio:
Meet Jessica, the Learning and Development Manager at Rhino Foods, a leading producer of ice cream inclusions based in Burlington, VT. With 30 years of experience, Jessica designs learning strategies and initiatives that foster a culture of growth, helping employees succeed both professionally and personally.
Jessica’s career began in the aerospace industry, but she spent 18 years as a mathematics educator and leader in public and independent schools. She believes in the potential of every individual to learn and contribute, and her mission is to empower leaders to build motivated, high-performing teams.
At Rhino, Jessica is excited to bring her learner-centered approach to an employee-focused environment, driving a culture of continuous learning and development.
In her spare time, she enjoys attending her children’s school events, gardening, and training for endurance races.
Read more on the Vermont Training Program here, https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/vtp .
The Vermont Training Program is a flexible, nimble, and strategic workforce development program that enhances the skills of the Vermont workforce and increases productivity of Vermont employers. VTP aims to:
- Assist with funding employee training projects related to the development and production of new and innovative products, equipment, technologies, market opportunities, or processes that will lead to significant advances in innovation and/or productivity.
- Use funds to supplement, not replace, existing training efforts
- Assist with training new employees and existing employees to encourage to aid in retention
- Assist with training in transferable skills
- Encourage wage increases for employees
- Collaborate with other state Agencies and Departments to align efforts and funding
- Align training resources to the Vermont Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Event Details:
This in-person event takes place at:
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Rhino Foods: 179 Queen City Park Road, Burlington, VT 05401
If you have any questions, please contact jencozine@gmail.com or programs@vermontatd.org.
