3-Year Performance Period | Concluded 2026
WORC 5
Performance Report
JobForward’s BORDERWISE project exceeded expectations by accelerating the development and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and other work-based learning programs across the Northern Border Region. The project increased access to high-quality employment pathways while helping employers build a skilled workforce for the future.
Program and Partner Outcomes
150% of goal
9 new RAPs or
WBL programs
150% of goal
12 expanded RAPs
or WBL programs
120% of goal
12 employers
served
Participant Outcomes
355 enrolled participants
285 RAP participants
194 training completions
223 credential attainments
Region Impact
- 301 positions filled for employers
- 18 hiring and network events
- 11 recruitment and outreach campaigns
- 4 community contact maps developed
“I am so grateful for the creation of this program, and I know that so many more Vermonters will benefit enormously from this life-changing opportunity. There are many hard-working Vermonters who are hungry for the chance to learn and grow professionally!”