Adult Education and Literacy
Get the training and job skills you need as an adult to find a job that works for you. Adult…
Education and Career Services
It can be hard to find the people, resources, and help you need to figure out your next steps. Use the filters to sort this collection of resources by who you are and what type of help you are looking for.
Career Resources Centers
Work with a Vermont Department of Labor career counselor virtually or in-person free of charge. Anyone looking for a job…
Multicultural Youth Program
Tap into resources, services, and programs in the community to help continue on your dream education and life path. This…
GEAR UP
GEAR UP is a program to help middle and high school students facing obstacles continue their education after high school.…
Youth Development Program
Find your path to independence in adulthood through education, employment, and other types of support. This program pairs a Youth…
Youth Development Program
Find a safe environment and build community at the O.N.E. Youth Center in Burlington. The center offers all youth: A…
Youth Development Program
The Youth Development Program supports young people who have ever been in State custody. It provides students with one-on-one to…
English Language Learning Support
Improve your written and conversational English language skills in supportive environments through any of these providers: Central Vermont Adult Basic…
Earn a College Degree
Earn your Associate or Bachelor’s degree at a school designed specifically for students living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Landmark…
Bridge Experience
A one-semester program to help recent high school graduates and current college students gain academic and life skills to support…
College Steps
College Steps provides one-on-one support for students with social, communication, and learning challenges. The program serves three groups of students:…
Think College Vermont
Think College Vermont is a two-year certificate program for students living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It is through the…
Mansfield Hall
Experience college in the Burlington area in a supportive, independent living environment for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Nearby…
SUCCEED
A program made to help students with autism and intellectual disabilities have a meaningful and independent experience in the Burlington…
Online Dual Enrollment
Small, online classes for high school Junior and Seniors who may struggle learning in a classroom. Landmark allows students to…
GED Exam Support
Get free, one-on-one support or classes to prepare for the GED exam by reaching out to any of these Adult…
Support for Incarcerated Women
Vermont Works for Women (VWW) provides employment and career services for women who have a history with or are currently…
Trailblazers
A pre-apprenticeship program in the trades for women and gender non-conforming individuals. Trailblazers requires no experience, is 7 weeks long,…
Women’s Small Business Program
Find the education and coaching you need to be self-employed or start your own small business. Take short term classes…
Justice & Mentoring Program
Find a mentor to support your successful re-entry into the community. Mercy's mentors primarily support women in transitional periods in…
Education & Transition Programs
Are you looking to find connection, clarity, and purpose in your life? Check out the programs offered by Mercy Connections.…
Services for Youth
Part of Vermont Professionals of Color Network's mission is to build capacity for youth (16-22) of color to access educational…
Services for Professionals
Vermont Professionals of Color Network aims to facilitate networking and career development for BIPOC professionals, expose employment opportunities, and increase…
Services for Organizations, Businesses, and Entrepreneurs
Vermont Professionals of Color Network's goal is to empower BIPOC organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources, community and talent…
Community Center
Getting help finding a job is just one of the services at Pathway's Community Center in Burlington's Old North End.…
Adult Career and Technical Education
Interested in furthering your education to land a high pay, high demand job? Adult career and technical education (CTE) offers…
Career & College Readiness Support
Sometimes the road to a new career or education program is a long one - and that's ok. If you…
Employment Support
The employment team at Pathways Vermont can provide free and high quality help finding a job. They offer a one-on-one…
Veterans Readiness & Employment Program
Veterans Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) is a program to support veterans finding and holding fulfilling careers. If you have…
Assistive Technology Program
The Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) helps people with disabilities of all ages find tools to overcome barriers at school,…
Racial Justice
The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance is a Black-led statewide organization. They have many programs and initiatives to empower and support…
Project Hire
A program of the Howard Center, Project Hire provides career and employment assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities in Chittenden…
Career Support
Work with a counselor to help you with any aspect of your job or career journey. The staff at HireAbility…
Career Support for New Vermonters
Career support for anyone in Chittenden county whose families have moved here from a different country. Get support with the…
Career Support for Women and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
Find the support you need if you are a woman or gender non-conforming individual looking to take the next step…
Career Support for People Living with Disability
Access on the job training, work experience, and other resources through the Vermont Agency of Business and Industry Rehabilitation to…
Veteran Services
Find the support you need to succeed as a veteran at one of Vermont’s colleges. Someone can help you with:…
Financial Aid Services
Talk to a financial aid counselor today to help you plan for your education and training. They can help you…
Office of Veteran Affairs
Get support accessing your veteran education benefits to ensure you are paying as little as possible for your education or…
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Groups
Find community and support at one of the many LGBTQIA+ support and affinity groups at Vermont college campuses. The groups…
Career Support for People in Recovery
Free career and life support for Vermonters in recovery. Staff and community members can help: Coach you through mock interviews…
Career and Technical Education
Earn your high school diploma while learning a career or technical trade at your regional technical center. Career and Technical…
Dual Enrollment
High school juniors and seniors can take up to 2 college courses online, at a college campus, or at their…
Early College
High school seniors attend college full-time during their senior year of high school. Classes are attended classes on a college…
Intro to College and Careers
A free course for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to help learn the skills necessary for college or a…
Fast Forward
Tech center students can take up to 2 college classes at their local tech center for free with a voucher.…
Vermont Academy of Science and Technology
Finish your high school diploma by completing your first year of college at Vermont Technical College (VTC) focused in math…
Earn Your GED
Vermonters without a high school diploma can earn a GED to show your ability. Anyone over the age of 16…
Educational Opportunities Center
Adults without a 4-year degree can connect connect with a counselor to talk about your education and career plans. Many…
Credit for Prior Learning
Get credit for what you already know so you can finish your credential faster and cheaper. You may have learned…
Programs for Working Adults
If you are an adult looking to go back to school while continuing to work, the Vermont State Colleges System…
Reach Up
The Reach Up program helps parents gain job skills and seek work in order to improve your finances, support your…
Single Parents Program
It isn't easy being a single parent and student at the same time. The Single Parents Program at Champlain College…
Vermont Returnship Program
Like an internship, a returnship is a short-term on-the-job work experience, though a returnship is geared for adults who are…
Senior Community Service Employment Program
If you are 55 years old or older and looking to get back into the workforce, the Senior Community Service…
Learn IT 2 Work
Learn IT 2 Work provides Vermonters who have little or no computer skills the basics needed for a job search…
Jump On Board for Success (JOBS) Program
This program of the Lamoille Restorative Center and Spectrum VT is for out-of-school youth ages 16-22 with disabilities. The Jobs…
Youth Development Program
The Youth Development Program helps youth with foster care experience transition to adulthood. YDP provides supports and resources to meet…
Talent Search
VSAC's Talent Search is a program to help high-potential, income-eligible middle and high school students plan for education and training…
Job Skills Training for Parents
Access job skills training and other support to help you find a stable job. The Lund Center focuses on providing…
College Advisors
Reach out to an advisor at a local community college or technical education center to answer any of your questions.…