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Central Vermont Community Action Council
CVCAC develops statewide Energy Training Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2010
Contact: Dave Rubin, Vermont Green Project Director
Central Vermont Community Action Council
802-477-5086
Liz Schlegel, CVCAC, 802-279-4695
CVCAC Develops Statewide Energy Training Partnership
Vermont Green Seeks To Build Green Jobs Sector
Barre, VT – Central Vermont Community Action Council (CVCAC) is on track to distribute nearly $5,000,000 in ARRA funds to train Vermonters in solar, wind-power, weatherization, and other green jobs by the end… Continue reading
Central Vermont Community Action offers weatherization “skillshops”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Liz Schlegel, Community Outreach Director, CVCAC
Paul Markowitz, Program Coordinator, (802) 229-6307
CVCAC PRESENTS NINE WEATHERIZATION SKILLSHOPS AROUND THE STATE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROGRAM LAUNCHED
Barre VT —May 31, 2010—The first in a series of Weatherization Skillshops will be offered on Saturday, June 12, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Barre Technical Center . The Weatherization Skillshop is a statewide educational program created by the… Continue reading
Cohen: Microbusiness programs have met the Challenges already
The outcomes are excellent, and the cost per job is low. Vermont citizens receive a dual benefit from their investment in this program: more businesses, more jobs, and fewer Vermonters in poverty. If these are not the outcomes that the government seeks from investment of state dollars, we question the decision, the process, and its goals. Continue reading
Sanders: Weatherization is a winner
BURLINGTON, Vt., March 15 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) told a press conference today that significant investments in weatherization will reduce reliance on foreign oil, boost the U.S. economy, help seniors and lower-income Americans, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Vermont has received $16.8 million for weatherization programs as a result of last year’s economic stimulus bill. The 2009 Recovery Act allotted $5 billion nationwide for weatherproofing apartments… Continue reading
Finding the first rung
Three nonprofits help women gain financial independence
“Faith” was afraid to open her mail. She used her debit card without knowing how much money she had in the bank. The consequence? Faith racked up a large number of overdraft fees and went deeper into debt.
A 35-year-old Burlington woman, who described herself as a “hard-core, angry… Continue reading
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