Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- a. State Strategy Implementation
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include–
- 2. Implementation of State Strategy
Describe how the lead State agency with responsibility for the administration of each core program or a Combined Plan partner program included in this plan will implement the State’s Strategies identified in Section II(c). above. This must include a description of—
- 2. Implementation of State Strategy
- a. State Strategy Implementation
III. a. 2. G. Leveraging Resources to Increase Educational Access
Describe how the State’s strategies will enable the State to leverage other Federal, State, and local investments that have enhanced access to workforce development programs at the above institutions, described in section (E).
Current Narrative:
Vermont is committed to increasing access to education to all Vermonters and using every available resource to do so. State and community partners leverage WIOA, TAA, VR, Pell Grants, public and private grants – including Vermont’s Advancement Grants (non-degree grants), and other resources to assist participants in their educational goals. Additionally, the core partners coordinate with the Vermont Students Assistance Corporation, which provides grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and general information for those seeking educational opportunities in Vermont. Vermont funds a Vermont High School Completion Program that provides a flexible pathway to a high school diploma or equivalent to all Vermonters aged 16 and older, which is accessed through AEL providers as part of their grant agreement with the state.