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Southern Vermont Economy Project offers municipal leaders training in region
Summary
A regional nonprofit representative told the board about a four-session 'municipal leaders' training starting Sept. 20 with a $200 tuition (scholarships available) and sessions in Williamsville, Manchester, Wilmington and Saxton's Road Course; the program aims to build local volunteer capacity.
A representative (S5) of the Southern Vermont Economy Project described a four-week training program for current and aspiring municipal leaders that begins Sept. 20 in Williamsville and includes sessions in Manchester, Wilmington and Saxton's Road Course. "We charge a small amount. It's a $200 fee for the 4 classes. We do have scholarships available," the presenter said, and added that towns sometimes subsidize tuition for participants.
The presenter outlined the curriculum — how communities and municipal government function, nonprofit roles, and techniques for having productive community conversations — and encouraged towns to nominate participants and consider partial financial support. Board members suggested the presenter leave flyers and a QR code for registration; no formal request for town funding was made at the meeting.
