About the VIEW Center

Our Mission

The Vermont Innovation, Efficiency, and Weatherization (VIEW) Training Center is dedicated to advancing clean energy and sustainable practices throughout Vermont.

Our core mission is to:

  • Provide high-quality, accessible training in weatherization and related fields

  • Build a diverse, qualified workforce to meet Vermont’s growing clean energy needs

  • Support the state’s goal of weatherizing 120,000 homes by 2030

  • Foster lifelong learning and career advancement for individuals in the energy efficiency sector

Who We Serve

The VIEW Training Center serves a wide range of individuals and organizations across Vermont, including:

  • Entry-level job seekers interested in entering the weatherization field

  • Existing weatherization professionals seeking advanced training and certifications

  • Contractors and construction companies looking to expand their expertise in energy-efficient building practices

  • Community organizations and workforce development boards supporting individuals from underrepresented groups

  • Homeowners interested in learning more about weatherization and energy efficiency

We are committed to ensuring access to training for all Vermonters, with a focus on reaching rural and low-income communities, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are accomplishing this by:

  • Working with community organizations to recruit and support trainees from underrepresented groups

  • Offering a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid programs to accommodate different learning styles and schedules

  • Focusing recruitment efforts in disadvantaged areas

  • Targeting marketing and outreach to low-income communities and underrepresented groups to increase awareness of training opportunities

  • Working with community organizations to recruit and support trainees from underrepresented groups

Our Advisory Board

The VIEW Training Center benefits from the guidance and expertise of a dedicated Advisory Board. This board plays a crucial role in:

  • Providing strategic guidance to ensure the Center’s long-term sustainability and impact

  • Ensuring transparency and accountability in the Center’s operations

  • Incorporating diverse perspectives into decision-making

  • Aligning the Center’s activities with local needs and opportunities

  • Overseeing curriculum development, training delivery, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring the VIEW Center maintains high-quality programming

The Advisory Board includes representatives from:

  • Industry partners (e.g., Efficiency Vermont, local contractors)

  • Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)

  • Vermont Department of Labor

  • Community College of Vermont – Montpelier Campus

  • Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) agencies

  • Community-based organizations focused on workforce development and equity

History of Vermont Support for the VIEW Center

The development of the VIEW Center was made possible through a collaborative effort led by the Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), with vital contributions from Efficiency Vermont, the Department for Children and Families, and other statewide partners.

Efficiency Vermont played a key role in the creation of the VIEW Center — contributing to the development of the business plan, serving on the RFP selection committee, and helping guide the vision as part of the Advisory Board. Efficiency Vermont also provides funding support for EEN contractors to access VIEW training opportunities.

This broad base of support reflects a shared commitment across Vermont organizations to build a skilled workforce and improve energy efficiency in homes statewide.

In Partnership with Everblue

Everblue is proud to partner with the State of Vermont and the Office of Economic Opportunity to operate the VIEW Training Center. As an IREC-accredited training provider and BPI Test Center with over 16 years of experience in weatherization education, Everblue brings a wealth of expertise and resources to this important initiative. Everblue is a mission-driven, veteran-owned organization committed to service and lifelong learning.

This partnership leverages Everblue’s existing comprehensive weatherization curriculum, proven program management capabilities, and innovative software solutions to ensure the success of the VIEW Training Center. Registration for courses will occur on the Everblue website.