Training and Workforce Development Programs

The contract requires the provision of ongoing training for clinical and peer staff focused on trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, cultural competence, and Vermont-specific crisis response protocols. The training must be delivered consistently to ensure staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively within the state’s unique behavioral health and crisis support environments. The work falls under NAICS code 611430 and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Economic Development’s Vermont initiative, emphasizing workforce development through specialized education. Responses to this solicitation are due by August 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with the opportunity posted on June 26, 2026. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation or a particular point of contact, and the place of performance is not detailed beyond the state of Vermont. Interested parties must access the full solicitation via the Vermont Business Registry link, where additional details regarding expectations, deliverables, and evaluation criteria may be available. The focus remains on building workforce capacity through targeted, culturally responsive, and clinically grounded training programs that align with Vermont’s public health and safety objectives.