Education

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

DUAL ENROLLMENT, FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS, CAREER PATHWAYS & AWARENESS

Statewide, Vermont schools are working to provide students more challenging academic opportunities to prepare them for success in college and the workforce. In this series we will be exploring dual enrollment programs (earning college credit while in high school), flexible pathways to graduation (Career Technical Education/CTE, theme-centered schools), work-based learning (internships, cooperatives), career pathways and awareness.

Roundtable Participants:

· Armando Vilaseca, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Education

· John Fischer, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Education

· Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor

· Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Nutrition Education Manager, Laura Fillbach, and 3SquaresVT Advocate, Faye Conte, share information on nutrition education and applying for 3SquaresVT for senior citizens. More information available at Hunger Free Vermont .