Sometimes the road to a new career or education program is a long one – and that’s ok. If you are over the age of 16, Adult Education and Literacy providers throughout the state offer free help with:
Get in touch with a center near you:
Are you looking to find connection, clarity, and purpose in your life? Check out the programs offered by Mercy Connections. They offer a range of workshops to help Vermonters lead fulfilling and independent lives. Classes can help you build leadership skills, writing skills, or even prepare you for your American Citizenship Test.
Tap into resources, services, and programs in the community to help continue on your dream education and life path. This program staffs a helpdesk at the Burlington, Winooski, and Essex High Schools and also has a Burlington Resource Center. Through Spectrum, you can access:
Learn more here or at your high school’s help desk.
Find a safe environment and build community at the O.N.E. Youth Center in Burlington. The center offers all youth:
Find out more about the ONE Youth Center and see their hours here.
Improve your written and conversational English language skills in supportive environments through any of these providers:
Get free, one-on-one support or classes to prepare for the GED exam by reaching out to any of these Adult Education and Literacy providers:
GEAR UP is a program to help middle and high school students facing obstacles continue their education after high school. This program gives students:
Learn more about GEAR UP and it’s eligibility guidelines here, or talk to your school counselor.
Career support for anyone in Chittenden county whose families have moved here from a different country. Get support with the following skills to start a job in agriculture or health care:
Connect with the Association of Africans Living in Vermont.
Get the training and job skills you need as an adult to find a job that works for you. Adult learners are Vermonters over the age of 16 who need additional skills or training, a high school credential, or both. No matter where you’re starting from, you can work one-on-one or take classes to improve your skills in:
Connect with your local training center from the list below.
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education: Washington, Orange, and Lamoille Counties
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services: Northeast Kingdom
The Tutorial Center: Bennington County
Work with a Vermont Department of Labor career counselor virtually or in-person free of charge. Anyone looking for a job can use the resource centers to access:
People working at the centers can help answer your questions and support you through the process. Find your local Vermont Department of Labor career center.