The Vermont Proposition initiative will develop a set of transformational goals designed to optimize the best of Vermont at mid-century — for our economy, environment, communities, and people — and propose bold priorities for action as foundations for progress.
“Vermont Vision for Youth Success” is the culmination of a deep engagement process that included the voices and insights of over 600 Vermonters of all ages, including more than 200 youth. The report lays out a framework of policy and programming recommendations to achieve a future where our youth are more deeply connected to their…
Residents of the Northwest Region of Vermont are encouraged to attend the upcoming Youth Opportunity Regional Forum on May 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to discuss how we can improve opportunities for youth in our communities. Free pizza and…
Residents of the Upper Valley Region of Vermont are encouraged to attend the first Youth Opportunity Regional Forum April 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Oxbow High School to join together with fellow community members, businesses, educators, and youth to share successes, challenges, and ideas for the future. Free pizza will be served and childcare will…
The strength of our democracy, the vitality of our economy, and the emotional and physical wellbeing of our population start with our youth and a shared belief in a positive future. In order to build strong communities and realize our vision for a thriving economy, we must work together – youth and adults – to…
The Future of Vermont Action Team is launching a statewide Youth Opportunity Initiative, facilitated by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, to embark on a deep engagement process to draw input from youth, community members, parents, advocates, municipal leaders, educators, school administrators, business owners, policy experts, and more to identify strategies and action to advance…
Vermont Proposition Current Initiatives The Future of Vermont Action Team is working to optimize the best of Vermont at mid-century for our economy, environment, communities, and people. Since February 2022, the Future of Vermont Action Team has met with experts and leaders in Proposition arenas to determine actionable priorities that would help to advance Proposition…
On May 26 and 27 2021, the Vermont Council on Rural Development welcomed 700 participants from all backgrounds and corners of the state to the Summit on the Future of Vermont to review The Vermont Proposition draft from all sides and consider ways to move each element forward. This report includes some background on the…
Next week, hundreds of Vermonters including state leaders, business owners and advocates will gather virtually for a summit on the future of the state.
See story on WCAX: https://www.wcax.com/2021/05/20/group-releases-blueprint-ahead-of-future-of-vermont-summit/ BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Council on Rural Development has just completed a blueprint designed to drive discussion for their upcoming Summit on the Future of Vermont next week. VCRD officials say the Vermont Proposition was compiled from the comments of thousands of Vermonters and will be a key…
As the state finalizes its budget for next year, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) releases its summary of feedback from thousands of Vermonters who weighed in with their ideas of what we need to do in the next few years in order to have a prosperous and sustainable Vermont over the next 30.