The Plumbing and Heating program teaches students about plumbing and hydronic heating systems. Students who complete the program will be prepared for entry-level plumbing and heating jobs, including a Registered Apprenticeship.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. Successful students in this program leave prepared with 300 hours towards the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program, and to test for the first year of the Vermont Plumbing Registered Apprenticeship Program.
In the Electrical Technology program, you’ll learn everything you need to prepare for a career as an electrician, including a registered apprenticeship: install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems.
This program includes the following credential(s): National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Construction Core Certificate-Introductory Craft Skills. Successful participation in this program is a pathway to Level 1 Vermont Electrician Apprenticeship. Successful students in this program leave prepared with 300 hours credited toward the Vermont Electrical Registered Apprenticeship Program and an opportunity to take the Vermont Electrical Apprentice Program exam.
Whether you love trucks, cars, ATVs, or snow machines, it all starts with understanding the automotive service industry. Get direct experience with the latest industry technology and tools. Dive into steering and suspension, brake systems, electronics, and engine performance. Learn proper repair and maintenance procedures to service automobiles and light trucks.
This program includes the following credentials: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry Level Certification-Maintenance & Light Repair.
In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 credits) through Vermont State University. You will also learn basic clinical assessment skills, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, medical terminology, phlebotomy, professionalism skills, first aid and CPR, electronic health record training, and basic suturing. You will complete the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) training program and have the opportunity to sit the CCMA licensing exam. You’ll also learn about the history of medicine in the United States and develop skills to become a leader in improving access and quality of care for all patients. You’ll also explore a variety of the medical professions through job shadowing—what they are, what they do, and what training they require.
This program includes the following credential(s): Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Emergency Services is offered as a one- or two-year program at Centeral Vermont Career Center. The first year students are able to earn their Emergency Medical Technician license, and second-year students earn a paramedic license.
For Emergency Services 1, this program prepares you to handle many types of emergencies and become fully prepared to enter the emergency services workforce as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or enter postsecondary education and training. The program prepares you to earn your National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certification, recognized across the country. The program is part of the Vermont State University’s Fast Forward program, so you will earn 6 college credit hours.
This program includes the following credentials: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
For Emergency Services 2, this second-year option introduces the theory and application of concepts related to the paramedic level of the EMS profession. This is the only second year program in Vermont and the only one in the United States where high school seniors are able to take paramedic-level EMS education. The focus is to provide basic and advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Skills include extending the knowledge of the EMT to a more complex breadth and depth, intravenous access and fluid therapy, medication administration, blind insertion airway devices, and the advanced assessment and management of various medical illnesses and traumatic injuries and follows the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. The program is done as a collaboration with Vermont State University and earns students 33 credits towards an associate degree.
This program includes the following credentials: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: National Registered Paramedic Certification.
The folding of a croissant, the lattice work of a pie — your hands will transform sugar, butter and flour into awe-inspiring creations in Baking Arts. Work in a real, off-campus bake shop and see, smell, and feel what it’s like to be in a professional setting. In lecture and lab, learn baking principles, methods and preparations, plus customer service skills, culinary math, and workplace skills. In-class tastings? Icing on the cake!
This program includes the following credentials: National Restaurant Association-ServSafe Manager, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate, National Restaurant Association-ServSafe Allergens.
Do you wonder how structures are made? In Building Trades, you’ll learn residential and commercial skills from the ground up while earning the NCCER credentials. Along the way, you’ll learn the principles and skills of general carpentry.
This program includes the following credentials: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certificates-Carpentry Level 1 & Level 2, National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certificate-Construction Core Introductory Craft Skills, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Cosmetology allows you to apply your artistic skills in an industry dedicated to helping people look and feel their best. This two-year program provides the knowledge and training necessary to succeed and prepares you for the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam. Additionally, you’ll explore a variety of career paths within the industry. In your second year, you’ll gain hands-on experience running your student salon at CVCC, offering hair cutting and coloring, chemical texturizing, waxing, skincare, nail care, and makeup application services.
This program includes the following credentials: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Successful participation in this credential is a pathway to eligibility for the Vermont Licensing Exam to obtain a Cosmetology License.
Graphic Design is the cornerstone of a successful career in Digital Media Arts (DMA). This program equips you with the skills to master industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, while fostering creativity and precision in design. A foundational unit in Photography builds technical expertise in camera operation, visual composition, and digital editing, preparing you to create impactful advertisement campaigns. Throughout the year, you’ll explore innovative communication methods, collaborate with community partners, and tackle real-world creative challenges, gaining the tools and confidence to excel in graphic design and beyond.
This program includes the following credentials: Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator.
This two-year Health Sciences Program integrates classroom studies with clinical and practical application. Students are exposed to a wide variety of careers in healthcare. They will visit various medical facilities to get a first-hand look at the choices available to them. Guest speakers, classroom and online learning and skills training in a realistic lab setting provide multiple learning strategies for all students.
Level one provides an opportunity for dual enrollment with River Valley Community College, an option that offers three transferable college credits in Medical Terminology. Level 2 students will fulfill the Vermont Board of Nursing requirements necessary to allow students to sit for the Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) exam. Level 2 also provides the opportunity for clinical externships, work cooperatives and dual enrollment with Community College of Vermont, offering three transferable college credits.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).