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Location: Statewide

Training Type: Online Real Time

Total Hours: 6

Level: Introductory

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Tess Weafer
(802) 341-8935
infovt@firstchildrensfinance.org

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Hiring Done Well (and Lawfully!) Deb Norris January 12, 2026

Sponsor: First Children’s Finance
Instructor: Beth Gilpin, Kris Brines

We are pleased to announce this 3-part series of workshops co-presented by Kristina (Kris) Brines, an employment attorney with Paul Frank + Collins P.C., and Beth Gilpin, an HR and recruiting consultant with Beth Gilpin Consulting.

Each workshop will introduce a topic and related practice tips and tools, complemented by handouts with links to various resources, and suggested action items to reinforce learning in between sessions. Participants will be able to ask questions, and, as time allows, have an opportunity to practice and collaborate with peers. Workshop topics will include:

  • • What it means to “hire well (and legally!)” and why it is important for reasons of compliance, risk management, employee engagement and retention, employer brand and workplace culture, among others.
  • • How to create a solid foundation for hiring well.
  • • Key documents and processes, including job descriptions, application forms, interview and reference questions, and stages of a hiring process.
  • • Best practices for vetting candidates, including interviewing, checking references, communicating with candidates, and welcoming and onboarding new employees.

    • Core Knowledge Area
    • Professionalism & Ethical Practice
    • Program Planning & Development
    Focus
    • Program Directors/Managers
    Session Dates
    Session Times
    January 21, 2026
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    February 25, 2026
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    April 1, 2026
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Additional Information