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🌱 Work. Earn. Learn. Grow. Howard Center is helping strengthen Vermont’s mental health workforce from within. Through in-house internships, employees can continue in their current roles while earning advanced degrees and credentials—all while gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for essential client-facing positions. Meet Rickey Tate, a Howard Center senior manager who is completing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling without leaving the organization he loves. From supporting youth in residential programs to now helping adults stabilize after psychiatric hospitalization, Rickey’s journey highlights what’s possible when learning and career development go hand in hand. 💬 “They made it possible for me to stay and grow,” Rickey says. “Helping people build the skills to succeed—that’s why I come back after a hard day.” By investing in its workforce, Howard Center is creating stronger services, a stronger team, and a stronger community. Learn more at www.howardcenter.org Help is here. 💚