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Orleans Northern Essex Community Partnership • 1 Main Street • Newport, VT 05855 • coordinator@onecp.org

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•Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont, Newport Office
The Area Agency on Aging office in Newport is the community's connection to elder services in Orleans and No. Essex counties. Services include information and assistance, health benefits counseling, Senior Companions and Neighbor to Neighbor Corps, advocacy and case management, mental health programs, caregiver support, legal services, nutrition programs, transportation, connection to housing and other in-home services,etc.
   55 Seymour Lane
   Newport, VT 05855
   Phone: 802-334-2190 or the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119
   Fax: (802) 334-3389
   Email: info@nevaaa.org
   Web Site: www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/social_services/nevaaa
   Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM - 4:30PM

•Employment Search, DET
Learn which jobs are available locally, state-wide, nationally. Qualified jobseekers are matched with and referred to suitable employment.
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: (802) 334-6545
   Fax: (802) 334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon.- Thurs. 7:45AM to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM

•Training and Workshops, DET
We offer a variety of assessments, training, workshops, apprenticeships, and other services to assist with career growth.
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: (802) 334-6545
   Fax: (802) 334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM

•Veterans Services, DET
Services for those who served their country in the armed forces.
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: (802) 334-6545
   Fax: (802) 334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM

•Career Counseling, DET
Find assistance managing, changing or choosing a career.
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: (802) 334-6545
   Fax: (802) 334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM

•Trade Adjustment Assistance, DET
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a federal progam which offers help to workers who lost their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. TAA may provide reemployment services, retraining, job search allowances, relocation allowances and trade readjustment allowances to eligible workers (TRA).
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: (802) 334-6545
   Fax: (802) 334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM

  • Youth Program, DET
The youth program is available to assist youth (ages 14-22) having multiple barriers to employment find training and/or work, thus aiding them in becoming productive members of society.
   100 Main Street, Suite 120
   Newport, VT 05855-4898
   Phone: 802-334-6545
   Fax: 802-334-3351
   Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
   Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM; Fri. 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM

•WIB – Northeast Kingdom Workforce Investment Board
The Northeast Kingdom Workforce Investment Board is an open forum for addressing workforce development needs. Northeast Kingdom members work to anticipate current and future needs in occupational skills and support education and training providers to meet these needs. Volunteer members include business leaders, state agency representatives, and community members. They facilitate workshops, training programs, and continuing education to build a highly skilled workforce
Phone: (802) 626-3965

   Fax: (802) 626-3965
   E-mail: SpikeW@earthlink.net
   Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to 4:30PM

•Green Mountain United Way
We provide referral information for a variety of community services, as well as support and training to our member agencies in five counties.
   301 Railroad Street
   St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
   Phone: 802-751-8637
   Fax: 802-223-0273
   Email: gmunitedway@surfglobal.net
   Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

•The Northeast Kingdom's Promise
The Northeast Kingdom's Promise, chartered as part of America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, is committed to fulfilling the five promises: Caring Adults, Safe Places, Healthy Start, Markeetable Skills, and Opportunity to Serve.
100 Main Street, Suite 260
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-7915
Fax: (802) 334-5730
Email: cnbtk@together.net
Web Site: www.nekpromise.com

•Youthlinks Vermont
We provide grants to youth organizations for projects/activities whereby youth are involved in the interaction with adults to enhance their communities through the planning and implementation of such projects/activities. The main purpose of the organization is to empower youth to have a voice in their community by providing community service or enriching the lives of youth.
   P. O. Box 472
   Island Pond, VT 05846
   Phone: 723-6636
   Fax: 723-6636
   Email: dmeehan@surfglobal.net
   Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

•MedQuest
MedQuest is a program of the Northeastern Vermont Area Health Education Center. The program serves up to 40 Vermont 9th and 10th graders each summer from our service region of Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans and Washington counties. MedQuest is a one-week residential health career exploration program that takes place at Johnson State College and Lyndon State College. Participants have the opportunity to job shadow health care professionals, receive CPR certification, first aid training and attend a variety of presentations related to health careers and personal and professional development. First year medical students from UVM staff the programs. Program participants are nominated by their high schools to attend.
   177 Western Ave
   St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
   Phone: (802) 748-2506
   Fax: (802) 748-2910
   Email: khardy@nevahec.org
   Web Site: http://www.nevahec.org
   Hours: Hours: June 27-July 3 (JSC) and July 11-17 (LSC)

•Northeast Kingdom Community Action
NEKCA provides a variety of direct program activities, referrals, advocacy, and education in a non-judgmental manner to more than 6,000 moderate- to low-income familes in communities of the Northeast Kingdom. NEKCA has its main administrative offices in Newport and St. Johnsbury, and program sites throughout Caledonia, Orleans and Essex counties.
   70 Main Street
   Newport, VT 05855
   Phone: 802-334-7316
   Fax: 802-334-5249
   WebSite: www.nekca.org
   Hours: Generally Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

•aka Science (All Kids Are Scientists)
Science is a key foundation for a career in health care. Studies show that children, particularly girls, begin to lose interest in science by the third grade. aka Science is a program for children in grades K-6 that is designed to encourage and enhance interest in science through hands on activities using every day common materials. Each session is eight hours and set up as an after school program. Training is free to your organization but kit costs apply. Please call for more information. Northeastern VT AHEC serves Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, and Washington Counties.
   177 Western Ave
   St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
   Phone: (802) 748-2506
   Fax: (802) 748-2910
   Email: khardy@nevahec.org
   Web Site: http://www.nevahec.org
   Hours: Program Scheduled as Requested

•NEKCA - Micro Business Development Program
MBDP offers free services to income eligible Vermont who are small business owners or prospective business owners. Our service area includes Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties, as well as some adjoining towns. Technical assistance for start-up and existing micro enterprises consists of a combination of one-on-one counseling, support networking, and classroom training.
108 Cherry Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
   Phone: 802-748-6048
   Fax: 802-748-0732
   Email: mbdp@nekca.org
   Web Site: www.nekca.org/microbus/index_microbusiness.htm
   Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM generally

   Fax: (802) 626-3965
   E-mail: SpikeW@earthlink.net
   Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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