Nancy Bernier is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and workforce development. Currently serving as Program Manager at VABIR since October 2014, Nancy oversees recruitment, directs staff, and leads service provision for program participants. Previous roles include Employment Consultant Supervisor and Youth Employment Specialist, where Nancy supported local employment teams and guided high school students in career exploration. Additionally, Nancy has experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Stafford Technical Center and has worked in customer service at Berkshire Bank and Gap Inc./Old Navy. Nancy holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Vermont, alongside certification as a Master Gardener in Horticultural Science.
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VABIR. The Vermont Association of Business, Industry & Rehabilitation
VABIR is the Vermont Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation, a statewide private non-profit agency, with 14 offices around the state, working to assist Vermonters, who face barriers to employment, in finding gainful employment. Since its inception in 1979, VABIR has been Vermont’s liaison between private sector employment and skilled workers with disabilities and other life barriers. As our success and expertise have grown, so too have our relationships with other organizations and professionals who share our goal to assure meaningful, appropriate employment for all members of our community. Our mission is to provide pragmatic, real-world information to both employers and job-seekers. By providing work experiences, on the job training opportunities (OJT), temp to hire and other resources, we are able to find the most qualified applicants for employers risk free. There are many reasons why individuals are unemployed or underemployed, whether it is because of a disability or other life barrier, our goal is to find a successful job match for each person that wants to work, one job at a time. Employers naturally want the most qualified applicants to fill their positions; our role is to help them find those employees. VABIR is also a proud participant in Creative Workforce Solutions.