The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is a credential that is considered to be equal to a high school diploma. It shows that you have the same knowledge as someone who graduated from high school. Earning a GED involves taking four tests: math, reasoning through language arts (RLA)/writing, science, and social studies. Vermont Adult Learning can provide you with preparation for these tests.
Location: Middlebury
English Language Learning
Improving your written and speaking English language skills can help you with your education, your job, your community life, and more. Vermont residents ages 16 and older can learn or improve their English by taking free classes from beginner through high school levels.
Vermont Adult Learning centers are in St. Albans, Burlington, Middlebury, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, and Brattleboro.
Adult Diploma Program (ADP)
The Adult Diploma Program (ADP) is a new program that replaces Vermont’s High School Completion Program. This program is for Vermont residents ages 16 and older who are not currently enrolled in school who do not have a high school diploma. You will work with Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) to create an Adult Education Learning Plan, and take classes at VAL. Classes are offered in-person and online.
Details of this program, including which high schools will participate, are still being finalized. However, you can get started taking classes at VAL now.
This program is open to adults with a GED and to those with a high school diploma from a foreign country.
Adult Basic Education
Vermont Adult Learning can teach you basic math, reading, writing, computer, and financial literacy skills. Improving these skills can help you access career and education opportunities. These skills will also help you in your daily life. Vermont Adult Learning services are free and built around your schedule.
Recovery Coaching
Free career and life support for Vermonters in recovery is available at your local recovery center. Staff and community members can help:
- Coach you through mock interviews
- Support your job search
- Update your resume and cover letter
- Aid you in reaching career and education goals interrupted by addiction
This Turning Point Center offers a Mobile Recovery Coaching program allows them to meet you at home, your local library, coffee shops, the park, and other areas close to you.
MedQuest
MedQuest is a health career exploration program for high school students. You explore different health professions through workshops, job shadowing, and other activities. The program is usually about a week long and help during the summer.
Health Education Center
The Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is one of two regional AHEC centers in Vermont. AHEC supports health care workers and helps you to explore careers in health care.
This regional AHEC offers health careers exploration and science enrichment opportunities for students in grades 5 through 12. It also offers supportive programs for students studying health professions at different education levels. For health professionals, programs include education loan repayment, support for instructors, and continuing education.
Micro Business Development
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) provides a variety of essential supports to Vermonters who earn low to moderate incomes. Their Micro Business Development Program is available to help you at any stage of your self-employment journey. With help from the business counselors, you can:
- Learn what it takes to run a business
- Create a business plan
- Start or grow your business
- and more
CVOEO serves Vermonters who live in Addison County (excluding the towns of Granville and Hancock), Chittenden County, Franklin County, and Grand Isle County.
Youth Development Program
The Youth Development Program (YDP) is available for everyone ages 14-22 with foster care experience. YDP provides supports and resources to transition to adulthood, and meet your personal interests and goals. The YDP offers:
- Local case management including support with education and career planning
- Financial resources
- Extended foster care beyond the age of 18
- Leadership and advocacy opportunities
- More personalized support
There are YDP Coordinators in Hartford, Middlebury, Rutland, and Springfield at Easterseals Vermont.
Chinese (MAT) | Master’s Degree
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Licensure offers a secondary (7–12) teaching license in Chinese valid for teaching in the U.S. public school systems.
The MAT is an 18-month master’s degree leading to licensure designed for working professionals, who can enroll for the summer in person and work part-time online during the academic year.
MAT students join their Language School for two 6-week summers in Vermont (in Chinese) and participate fully in cocurricular activities, from clubs and performances to guest speakers and films to dances and athletics with the immersion and graduate students.
During the academic year between the summers, students take four 7-week asynchronous courses in English together with MAT students from different languages. In the final fall, students complete a 13-week teaching practicum in their preferred state while completing a final 15-week course. This 15-week course is designed to resource students as they do their student teaching and guide them in completing their licensure portfolio.