WIM Summits

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • SEPTEMBER 29 • 12:00–3:30 PM

Explore careers, meet employers, and experience hands-on exhibits. No ticket required.

About WIM Summits

Workforce in Motion Summits connect students, job seekers and community members directly with the employers, educators and organizations shaping Vermont’s workforce. Through hands-on career exploration, interactive exhibits and real conversations with people doing the work, participants can discover opportunities across industries, understand the education and training pathways that lead to them, and begin building connections for what comes next.

The Summit connects participating organizations directly with:

Middle and high school students exploring what comes next
Career changers and adult learners
Active job seekers
Educators and training providers
Workforce and community partners

As workforce needs continue to evolve across Vermont, Workforce in Motion creates a place for these groups to come together, build relationships and make career opportunities visible and accessible.

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 Summit at The Champlain Valley Expo 🔵

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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Who Should Exhibit?

If your organization employs Vermonters, helps prepare people for careers, or has a story to tell about the opportunities within your industry, there is a place for you at Workforce in Motion.

The Summit brings employers, educators, training providers and workforce partners face-to-face with Vermont’s next generation in the morning and the broader community during our free afternoon Career Fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring their work to life through hands-on demonstrations, equipment, technology, interactive activities and real conversations about the many ways someone can build a career in their field.

We want students and job seekers to see the full range of opportunities available in Vermont, including:

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Aviation & Transportation
Construction & Skilled Trades
Education & Training
Energy & Utilities
Financial & Professional Services
Food, Beverage & Culinary
Government & Public Service
Healthcare & Human Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing & Engineering
Public Safety
Technology & Media

Whether you are actively hiring today, building your future talent pipeline, or simply want more Vermonters to understand what careers in your industry actually look like, we want you in the room.

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.

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