WIM SUMMITS

Where students and employers connect through real, hands-on experience.

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Workforce in Motion Summits brings it all together — students, educators, and employers in one place.

  • Connect with emerging talent
  • Explore career pathways
  • Participate in hands-on experiences (Equipment Rodeo)
  • Build relationships that extend beyond the event

About WIM Summits

The Workforce in Motion Summit is a regional workforce initiative promoting career opportunities with regional employers in healthcare and the skilled trades. Our mission is to strengthen the talent pipeline by connecting employers directly with:

  • Emerging workforce talent (high school students)
  • Career changers and adult learners
  • Job seekers seeking credentialed and advancement-based roles
  • Workforce development and training partners

As workforce shortages continue to impact critical industries, the Summit provides a coordinated solution: early engagement, direct recruitment, and visibility across diverse workforce segments.

WIM Rutland Summit
& Equipment Rodeo 🟢

May 21, 2026 • Vermont State University Castleton Campus

The inaugural Workforce in Motion Summit brings students, educators, and employers together for a high-energy day of hands-on exploration, industry connection, and real career opportunity across healthcare, skilled trades, and technical fields.

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WIM North Summit 🔵

September 29, 2026 • Champlain Valley Expo

Workforce in Motion is expanding north, bringing its hands-on workforce model to Vermont’s largest population center. The WIM North Summit will connect students and employers through career exploration, industry engagement, and regional opportunity.

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Educator Perspectives

Why These Experiences Matter

Workforce in Motion Summits give students the kind of real-world exposure, hands-on learning, and direct employer connection that can open doors to what comes next.

These students are starving for hands-on, real-world experiences that just cannot be provided within our school building.
Mary Colvin Mill River Union High School
Events like this summit allow students to see future opportunities they may not have considered. They allow students to make a connection with potential employers.
Joe DeBonis Principal, Poultney High School
The students get so excited for these events, and many of them truly engage in what is being offered. There is nothing like first-person, hands-on experience to help children see all that is possible.
David Perry Christ the King School

Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring the Workforce in Motion Summit positions your organization as:

  • A leader in workforce development
  • A champion of economic growth
  • A visible partner in career mobility
  • A proactive employer addressing workforce needs

Sponsors benefit from:

  • Brand visibility statewide
  • Direct engagement with prospective employees
  • Recognition as an industry leader
  • Targeted exposure to motivated and self-selecting candidates
  • Public acknowledgment of your investment in regional workforce solutions

Audience Reach

The Summit attracts:

  • Students exploring postsecondary pathways
  • Individuals seeking career transitions
  • Workforce development agencies
  • Community leaders and educators
  • Training and certification providers

This diverse audience ensures both immediate hiring potential and long-term pipeline development.

Join the Movement Powering Workforce in Motion

Employers. Educators. Community Leaders. These organizations are building pathways to what’s next.

— Your organization belongs here. —

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