Serve Learn Earn

What Serve Learn Earn does

Serve Learn Earn (SLE) is a Vermont-based nonprofit collaborative founded in 2020 that uses a collective impact model to address the state's workforce development gaps in trades, conservation, and sustainable agriculture. The organization operates as a federation of four established partner organizations: Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), Audubon Vermont, Vermont Works for Women, and ReSOURCE, each of which delivers specialized training programs while SLE provides the shared brand, marketing, and cross-organization pathway coordination. Programs include VYCC's Timber Framing Pre-Apprenticeship (validated against Vermont Department of Labor apprenticeship standards), ReSOURCE's Weatherization 101 Intensive training, Audubon Vermont's Youth Conservation Leadership Internship, and VYCC conservation crew and farm-based learning tracks. Participants (youth ages 14 and older, young adults, and adult career changers) earn wages and stipends while training, accumulating industry-recognized credentials along pathways that allow movement between partner organizations.

The underlying delivery model is service-based rather than technology-based: there is no proprietary platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability disclosed. SLE reports cumulative outputs of 1,000 participants, 7,500 weeks of service and training, 300+ credentials earned, and $2.75M in participant wages and stipends distributed. Training facilities include the VYCC campus in Richmond, VT and the ReSOURCE facility in Brattleboro, VT, with program delivery across partner locations statewide.

SLE is funded through grants, government appropriations, and foundation support rather than participant fees, which is consistent with its nonprofit status. Revenue is not disclosed. Customer concentration by funder is not detailed in the source materials, and the organization does not sell to a paying participant base. Employer placement relationships with Vermont Timber Frames, Deconstruction Works, the National Timber Framers Guild, and the Heartwood School serve as downstream employer-of-record partners for graduates. SLE reaches participants through partner organization networks, its website (servelearnearn.org), Instagram (@servelearnearn), and community outreach including appearances at Governor Scott's Capital for a Day events.

Name

Serve Learn Earn

Legal name

Serve Learn Earn

Website

https://servelearnearn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Serve Learn Earn is a Vermont-based nonprofit collaborative, founded in 2020, that coordinates paid workforce development pathways in trades, conservation, and sustainable agriculture through four partner organizations (VYCC, Audubon Vermont, Vermont Works for Women, and ReSOURCE) for youth ages 14+ and adult career changers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development & Career Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI)

Keywords

• Workforce development programs
• Service learning training
• Trades pre-apprenticeship
• Conservation corps programs
• Career pathway training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vermont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant and Government Funding: As a nonprofit collaborative, Serve Learn Earn is funded through grants, government appropriations, and foundation support rather than participant fees. The organization generates value by helping participants earn wages and stipends ($2.75M distributed) while gaining credentials and skills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Serve Learn Earn is a Vermont-based nonprofit collaborative that coordinates paid service-learning and workforce training programs across trades, conservation, and sustainable agriculture. Through a collective impact model uniting VYCC, Audubon Vermont, Vermont Works for Women, and ReSOURCE, the organization provides training programs, industry credentials, and employer placement pathways for Vermonters ages 14 and older. Programs are funded through grants and government appropriations and delivered at no cost to participants while paying wages and stipends.

Product overview

Serve Learn Earn is a Vermont-based nonprofit collaborative using a collective impact model to address workforce development challenges. The organization operates as a cooperative of four partner organizations—Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), ReSOURCE, Audubon Vermont, and Vermont Works for Women—offering interconnected workforce development programs spanning trades (timber framing, weatherization, construction), conservation (forestry, park restoration), and sustainable agriculture. Programs range from career exploration for youth ages 14+ to advanced leadership positions, providing training, credentials, and paid work experience with service components. The portfolio includes VYCC's Timber Framing Pre-Apprenticeship, ReSOURCE's Weatherization 101 Intensive training, conservation crew programs, and Audubon Vermont's Youth Conservation Leadership Internship, enabling participants to move between organizations and build skills progressively toward careers in high-demand sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serve Learn Earn Workforce Development Programs A collaborative nonprofit workforce development initiative providing pathways into careers in trades, conservation, and sustainable agriculture through service-based learning, training programs, and paid work experience for individuals ages 14 and older across Vermont.
• VYCC Timber Framing Pre-Apprenticeship Program A registered pre-apprenticeship program teaching timber framing skills including blueprint reading, joinery, and frame assembly, preparing participants for careers as Timber Framer Apprentices in housing and construction.
• ReSOURCE Weatherization 101 Intensive Training An intensive training program covering weatherization and construction skills, including power tool operation, insulation installation, and building techniques, with employer placement opportunities for graduates.
• VYCC Conservation Crew Program Conservation service program where participants work in crews to repair and build outdoor infrastructure in Vermont state parks, campgrounds, and public spaces, earning credentials while serving communities.
• Audubon Vermont Youth Conservation Leadership Internship (YCLI) A post-secondary internship focused on conservation career pathways, providing education and outreach experience working with high school students on wildlife and environmental projects.
• Advanced Build Crew Training VYCC carpentry training program providing hands-on experience in timber cutting, framing, and construction projects on the VYCC campus and in the field.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 participants served
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020VYCC is a founding partner in the Serve Learn Earn collaborative, contributing conservation corps programs, timber framing pre-apprenticeship training, and farm-based learning. The organization provides crews for parks restoration, conservation projects, and advanced build training. VYCC celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.
• Audubon VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Audubon Vermont is a founding SLE partner offering Youth Conservation Leadership Internships (YCLI) for post-secondary students and recent graduates. The organization provides education and outreach focused positions that build professional resumes in conservation, education, and policy.
• Vermont Works for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Vermont Works for Women is a founding SLE partner focused on supporting women entering trades and construction careers. The organization provides workforce development programming aligned with SLE's trades pathway initiatives.
• ReSOURCEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ReSOURCE is a founding SLE partner offering 101 Intensive trades training programs including Weatherization 101. Located in Brattleboro, ReSOURCE provides hands-on training with employer placement opportunities for graduates.
• Vermont Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vermont Department of Labor encouraged VYCC to register its Timber Framing Pre-Apprenticeship program, validating the training against state apprenticeship standards and supporting pathway development for trades careers.
• Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation (FPR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPR partners with VYCC crews for repair and construction projects in state-owned parks and campgrounds. Projects include re-roofing structures, building boardwalks, flood recovery, and infrastructure improvements benefiting Vermont's outdoor recreation economy.
• Vermont Timber FramesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimber framing employer that has hired VYCC timber framing pre-apprenticeship graduates. Provides employment pathways for program completers entering the trades.
• Deconstruction WorksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVermont-based LEED certified deconstruction company that hired ReSOURCE Weatherization 101 graduate Caz Lomnitzer. Provides green jobs focused on building material reuse and keeping materials out of landfills.
• The National Timber Framers GuildminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational timber framing organization that has accepted VYCC alumni for further apprenticeship training, validating VYCC's pre-apprenticeship curriculum against industry standards.
• The Heartwood SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimber framing school that has accepted VYCC alumni for advanced training, recognizing the quality of pre-apprenticeship training provided through the SLE partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conservation Legacy: National nonprofit operating conservation corps programs similar to VYCC, providing paid service and training in conservation, trails, and natural resource work. Highly comparable on the conservation corps / service-learning side of SLE's model.
• Year Up: National nonprofit workforce development organization providing paid training and career pathways for young adults into high-demand careers. Directly comparable as a paid earn-while-you-learn model targeting underserved youth, though operating at much larger national scale.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology and trades training with employer partnerships. Comparable as a workforce development nonprofit combining skills training, credentials, and employer placement, though more focused on tech than trades/conservation.
• Vermont Works for Women: A founding SLE partner itself, VWW runs trades and construction training specifically for women entering nontraditional careers. Directly comparable mission overlap with SLE's trades pathway focus, though with a narrower gender focus.
• ReSOURCE: Also a founding SLE partner, ReSOURCE operates workforce training in weatherization, deconstruction, and building trades in Vermont. Directly comparable as a nonprofit trades-training provider with employer placement pathways.

Broad incumbents

• The Corps Network: National membership organization representing service and conservation corps. Comparable as the broader umbrella for corps-based workforce development; SLE's VYCC and partner conservation programs fit within this national ecosystem.
• Job Corps: Federal workforce development program for low-income youth offering training in trades and conservation-adjacent fields. Comparable as a large-scale public workforce program serving youth 16+ with paid training and credentials.

Regional players

• ApprenticeshipNH: New Hampshire state apprenticeship intermediary promoting registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. Comparable as a regional workforce intermediary focused on apprenticeship registration, though without SLE's conservation component.
• Apprenticeship Carolina: South Carolina statewide apprenticeship intermediary registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Comparable as a state-level apprenticeship registration and promotion intermediary, though operating in a different region and not focused on conservation.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National policy advocacy organization focused on equitable workforce development, skills training, and apprenticeship policy. Comparable as an ecosystem-level organization influencing the federal/state funding environment in which SLE operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/servelearnearn

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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