Vermont Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman joins a growing list of top educators, business leaders and policymakers scheduled to speak at the 2018 CFES Brilliant Pathways National Conference “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Today” on Nov. 2-3 in Burlington, Vt. Zuckerman, a longtime … [Read more...] about Vermont Lt. Gov. Scheduled to Speak at CFES Conference
Education
These Skills Are Essential: Outside Evaluator Lauds CFES & Urges Next Steps
CFES Brilliant Pathways received high marks from an external evaluator for helping 25,000 students develop and strengthen the Essential SkillsTM, identified by researchers and corporate leaders as key attributes for success in 21st Century jobs. CFES, a nonprofit that helps … [Read more...] about These Skills Are Essential: Outside Evaluator Lauds CFES & Urges Next Steps
Demo: Hot Air Balloon Basket and Blasters
On Wednesday, Aug 8, at 10:30 a.m., as a followup to his program at the library this winter, Ken Hughes will bring his hot air balloon basket and blasters to the firehouse for a demonstration for kids of all ages. This event is weather dependent. … [Read more...] about Demo: Hot Air Balloon Basket and Blasters
Two Fellows Join CFES Brilliant Pathways for a One-Year Fellowship
Two recent college graduates have joined the CFES Brilliant Pathways team as new fellows for 2018-2019. They started one-year internships at the CFES central office in Essex, NY, in July as part of a program designed to advance career readiness — a key aspect of the CFES … [Read more...] about Two Fellows Join CFES Brilliant Pathways for a One-Year Fellowship
Corporate & Education Leaders Advocate Building Essential Skills
For the first time in two decades there are more job opening in the United States than unemployed Americans. But a lack of college-educated workers could result in 20 million high-paying jobs going unfilled over the next decade. Securing these coveted jobs remains particularly … [Read more...] about Corporate & Education Leaders Advocate Building Essential Skills