Practices in Support of People, Profit and Principles

5/21-5/25, 2012

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For decades, Vermont has been creating businesses that are worldwide leaders in clean energy and environmental stewardship – categories we would all call the “green” industries.

Many nationally-known Vermont businesses have integrated the principles of environmental sustainability and social responsibility as a strategy to remain competitive and highly profitable.

The question is, “How?”

• Get the answers and learn how to apply the principles to your work or business.
• Join us for this five-day, intensive program at UVM in Burlington, VT.
• Learn the management practices that have made Vermont enterprises sustainable and profitable from the very business leaders who have forged the way.
• Listen to the stories of transformed careers and businesses from the program’s past participants whose lives were changed through education.

A spectacular setting – nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain Burlington ranked one of the nation’s best cities for quality of life

Gain inspiration and insight from sustainability thought leaders

UVM leads the way receiving high rankings in ratings of green colleges by Forbes Magazine, the Sustainable Endowment Institute, and Kaplan College Guide. The state of Vermont has ranked at the top of “greenest state” lists for several years running, including Forbes Magazine in 2007, Pitney Bowes Business Insight survey 2009, 247wallst.com 2010 and Greenopia.com 2010.

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Email or call 800-639-3210

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Vermont Training Program Grants

Program grants available for non-credit courses.

Employees working in the industries of: manufacturing, healthcare, informational technology, telecommunications, and environmental engineering may be eligible for up to a 40% discount on non-credit courses. This grant is offered through a partnership with the Vermont Training Program and the Department of Economic Development. For more details call us at 888-222-3413 or 802-656-4033. Or fill out this simple application form and we will respond within 3-5 business days: VTP Grant Application