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Books


Search our catalog online at http://follettweb.vsac.org:9000/webopac/main?siteid=1. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.

150 Great Tech-Prep Careers (2001)

Call # 370.11 FPC

America’s Top 101 Jobs for People Without a Four-Year Degree (2005)

Call # 331.702 Farr

But What If I Don’t Want to Go to College?: A Guide to Success Through Alternative Education (2006)

Call # 374 Unger

The Butterfly Hunter: Adventures of People Who Found Their True Calling Way Off the Beaten Path (2006)

Call # 650.9 Ballard

The Everything Alternative Careers Book (2004)

Call # 331.7 Mannion

Great Careers in Two Years (2003)

Call # 331.7 Phifer

I Want to Do Something Else But I’m Not Sure What It Is (2005)

Call # 331.702 Krannich

Luck is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Life and Career (2004)

Call # 331.7 Krumboltz

Peterson’s Two-Year Colleges (2006)

Call # 378.73 Peterson

Peterson’s Vocational and Technical Schools, East (2006)

Call # 373.73 Peterson

Peterson’s Vocational and Technical Schools, West (2006)

Call # 373.73 Peterson

Quick Guide to Career Training in Two Years or Less (2004)

Call # 331.7 Shatkin

Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Major Jobs in Many Fields at All Training Levels (2007)

Call # 004.023 Farr


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Career and Technical Centers


Several training categories on this pathfinder cite Vermont’s Career and Technical Centers. The list below contains the contact information for all 17 of Vermont’s Career and Technical Centers.

  • Several area Vermont Career and Technical Centers offer evening and/or weekend classes geared towards adults. Daytime classes geared towards high school students are also open to adults (by State law). Adults without a high school diploma or with a GED may enroll in daytime programs free of charge. Adults with a high school diploma or an adult diploma may attend daytime programs on a space-available basis and must pay a tuition charge.

  • The following Career and Technical Centers, in partnership with Ed2Go, offer online classes (see above for location and contact information):

    • Cold Hollow Career Center

    • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

    • St. Johnsbury Academy

    • Windham Regional Career Center

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Automotive Repair, Maintenance, and Body Work


  • The following Career and Technical Centers offer training for automotive work (see above for location and contact information):

    • Barre Technical Center (automotive technology)

    • Burlington Technical Center (autobody repair, automotive science & technology)

    • Center for Technology, Essex (automotive technology, auto body repair, ASE Certification)

    • Cold Hollow Career Center (automotive technology)

    • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center (automotive technology)

    • Hannaford Career Center (automotive technology)

    • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center (auto technology, collision repair & refinishing)

    • Lyndon Institute (automotive technology)

    • North Country Career Center (automotive technology, ASE Certification)

    • Northwest Technical Center (automotive technology, small engine repair)

    • Randolph Technical Career Center (automotive technology, truck & diesel mechanics, ASE Certification)

    • River Bend Career & Technical Center (ASE Certification, automotive technology)

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center (automotive maintenance, auto technology)

    • Stafford Technical Center (automotive technology, auto refinishing & collision, power mechanics, ASE Certification)

    • Windham Regional Career Center (automotive technology)

  • Vermont Technical College’s associate’s degree in automotive technology prepares students for ASE Certification, MACS Certification, and Vehicle Inspectors certification — (800) 442-8821, www.vtc.vsc.edu/section_academic_programs/automotive

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Business Training


  • Champlain College offers several certificate programs in business, including a small business and entrepreneurship certificate — (888) 545-3459, www.champlain.edu/cps/undergrad_certificates.php

  • Community College of Vermont offers several small business classes — (800) 228-6686, www.ccv.vsc.edu or http://andromeda.ccv.vsc.edu/Learn/Course/NewCDEOsearchform.cfm

  • The Business and Economics Department at Johnson State College offers a small business management certificate and a nonprofit management certificate — (800) 635-2356, www.jsc.edu/Academics/BusinessAndEconomics

  • The University of Vermont School of Business Administration offers management development seminars, a leadership & management professional certificate program, and several other certificate programs — (802) 656-4033 or (888) 222-3413, www.uvm.edu/vbc

  • Vermont Technical College’s Technology Extension Division, in partnership with Gatlin Education, offers online business training — (802) 728-1305, www.gatlineducation.com/vtc

  • The Vermont Department of Economic Development Web site offers a wide range of resources for the small business owner, including a variety of classes — (802) 828-3080, www.thinkvermont.com and www.thinkvermont.com/calendar/index.cfm

  • The Vermont Small Business Development Center, a non-profit partnership of government, education, and business, offers training, free counseling/advice, e-commerce resources, and more — (802) 728-9101 or (800) 464-7232, www.vtsbdc.org

  • The Vermont Micro Business Development Program was established to help low- and medium-income Vermonters start and operate micro businesses — www.vtmicrobusiness.org

  • Women’s Agricultural Network offers a multi-part program designed for those who want to explore business ownership, evaluate the realities of starting an agriculturally-based business, and master the skills for doing so — (802) 223-2389, www.uvm.edu/~wagn

  • The Women’s Small Business Program offers training and counseling for women in the skills necessary to start and run a successful business — (802) 846-7338, www.mercyconnections.org/php/wsbp.php

  • The Vermont Women’s Business Center provides resources, training, and networking opportunities for women statewide to achieve business success — (802) 229-2181 or (800) 266-4062, www.vwbc.org

  • The following Career and Technical Centers offer business training (see above for location and contact information):

    • Center for Technology, Essex

    • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

    • Hannaford Career Center

    • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center

    • Lyndon Institute

    • North Country Career Center

    • Northwest Technical Center

    • Randolph Technical Career Center

    • River Bend Career & Technical Center

    • River Valley Technical Center

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

    • Stafford Technical Center

    • St. Johnsbury Academy

    • Windham Regional Career Center

  • The following career and technical centers, in partnership with Ed2Go, offer business training online: Cold Hollow Career Center, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, St. Johnsbury Academy, Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, and Windham Regional Career Center. Access these programs by visiting www.ed2go.com

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College Certificate Programs


  • Burlington College has certificate programs for film studies and paralegal studies — (800) 862-9616, www.burlington.edu

  • Champlain College offers online and evening certificates in the following general fields (see Web site for details on specific certificates): accounting, business, communications, computers, the legal field, and technology — (888) 545-3459, www.champlain.edu/cps

  • Community College of Vermont offers certificate programs in the following areas: allied health prep, childcare, computer business applications, computer systems management, essential workplace skills, health care office assistant, clinical laboratory assistant, massage therapy & bodywork, medical assistant, paraeducator, substance abuse services, and Web site design — (800) 228-6686, www.ccv.edu/academics/certificate_programs

  • Green Mountain College offers certificates in resort management and sustainable community development — (800) 776-6675, www.greenmtn.edu/learning

  • The Business and Economics Department at Johnson State College offers a small business management certificate and a nonprofit management certificate — (800) 635-2356, www.jsc.edu/Academics/BusinessAndEconomics

  • Lyndon State College offers a certificate program in paraeducation — (802) 626-6200, http://lyndonstate.edu/AcademicDepartments/ElementaryEducation/tabid/824/Default.aspx

  • Marlboro College’s Graduate Center offers various IT and Web programming certificates for those who already have a BA or MA degree and want professional development opportunities — (802) 258-9201 or (888) 258-5665, http://gradcenter.marlboro.edu/academics/certificates.html

  • New England Culinary Institute offers certificates in baking, basic cooking, and pastry — (877) 223-6324, www.neci.edu/home.html

  • Saint Michael’s College offers graduate certificates designed for students who already have a BA and whose employment requires that they obtain additional education. Certificates are available in the following programs: TESL/TEFL, theology & pastoral ministry, nonprofit management, advanced management study, and education — (802) 654-2100, www.smcvt.edu/graduate/default.asp

  • The School for International Training in Brattleboro offers the following options, (802) 258-3510 or (800) 336-1616:

  • Vermont Technical College offers a certificate in practical nursing — (800) 442-8821, www.vtc.vsc.edu/section_academic_programs/nursing

  • University of Vermont’s Division of Continuing Education has certificate programs in a variety of areas including accounting, computer software, leadership, gerontology, ecological economics, sustainable business, and more — (802) 656-2085 or (800) 639-3210, http://learn.uvm.edu/?Page=programs.html

  • Woodbury College offers certificates in advocacy, legal & paralegal education, mediation & applied conflict studies (graduate certificate), and prevention & community development — (802) 229-0516 or (800) 639-6039, www.woodbury-college.edu/programs

  • The Vermont Healthcare Information Technology Education Center sponsors the Medical Transcription Education Consortium Project (MTEC) that offers an 8-month education plus internship online and at sites across the state. The program is eligible for college credits through Burlington College and Vermont Technical College — (802) 872-0660, www.vthitec.org

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Commercial Driver License (CDL)


  • Champlain Valley Driver Training School in Leicester and Milton specializes in class A & B commercial driver training — (800) 664-4060, www.getcdl.com

  • Giroux General Transportation in Barre offers class A & B commercial driver training and bus training — (802) 476-4679

  • Northeast Driver Training, LLC in Rockingham provides CDL training — (802) 463-9194

  • Safer Highways Driving School in Milton offers CDL training — (802) 893-6200

  • The following Career and Technical Centers offer CDL training (see above for location and contact information):

    • Barre Technical Center

    • North Country Career Center

    • River Bend Career & Technical Center

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

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Computer Training Programs


  • CyberSkills/Vermont in Burlington provides a full schedule of training in MS Office applications and Web site development, as well as individual trainings — (802) 860-4057 ext. 20, www.cyberskillsvt.org

  • Panurgy Learning Center in South Burlington and Rutland provides MCSE training, CIW, IC3, MOUS, as well as general computer applications training — (802) 658-7788 or (800) 974-1115, www.panurgyvt.com

  • KnowledgeWave, a SymQuest Group company located in South Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro, provides Microsoft and Novell certified professional courses, including MCSE and desktop application courses — (800) 831-8449 or (802) 864-0456, www.knowledgewave.com

  • The Vermont Healthcare Information Technology Education Center offers the Vermont IT Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ITAR), a two-phase program of initial training followed by a paid internship — (802) 872-0660, www.vthitec.org

  • Champlain Valley Union High School’s Access program offers a variety of computer classes for the community, including classes on Web site design, Windows applications, Photoshop, CAD, and more — (802) 482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/access

  • All Vermont Career and Technical Centers offer computer classes of varying complexity and focus. See above for location and contact information.

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Cosmetology Training Schools


  • Academy of Cosmetology in North Bennington has training programs for cosmetology, nail technician, and esthetician — (802) 447-1932

  • O’Brien’s Training Center in South Burlington offers diplomas in cosmetology, esthetics, and manicuring — (802) 658-9591, www.otc4me.org/index.html

  • The Salon Professional Academy (formerly Vermont College of Cosmetology) in Williston offers a 46-week cosmetology program, a four- or ten-month esthetics program, and a six-month nail technology program — (800) 698-4661 or (802) 879-4811, www.thesalonprofessionalacademy.com/williston

  • The following Career and Technical Centers offer cosmetology training (see above for location and contact information):

    • Barre Technical Center

    • Center for Technology, Essex

    • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center

    • Northwest Technical Center

    • River Bend Career & Technical Center

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

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Massage Training


  • CCV offers an AAS and a certificate in massage therapy and bodywork — (800) 228-6686, www.ccv.edu/massage

  • BodySoul Spa & School offers a 10-month clinical massage and bodywork program. St. Albans, (802) 524-9005 — http://www.nwacademy.neomassage.com

  • Elements of Healing offers a 500-hour oriental bodywork therapy program. Essex Junction, (802) 288-8160 — www.elementsofhealing.net

  • Green Mountain Institute for Integrative Therapy and the School for International Bodywork offer a range of trainings, courses, apprenticeships, and individual sessions. North Bennington, (802) 442-3886 — www.internationalbodywork.com

  • Touchstone Healing Arts prepares students for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination. South Burlington, (802) 658-7715 — www.touchstonehealingarts.com

  • Universal Institute of Healing Arts in Montpelier teaches both Eastern and Western approaches to massage therapy for beginners and advanced students — (802) 229-4844 or (800) 773-4844, www.universal-institute.com

  • Vermont Institute of Massage Therapy in South Burlington teaches students to view massage within the larger context of health care and the healing arts, and prepares students to take the national certification exam — (802) 862-1111, http://vtmassageinstitute.com

  • The Wellness Massage Center in St. Albans offers an intensive program to prepare students for the national certification exam, as well as continuing education classes for certified massage therapists — (802) 527-1601

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Medical Transcription


  • The Vermont Healthcare Information Technology Education Center sponsors the Medical Transcription Education Consortium Project (MTEC) that offers an eight-month education plus internship online and at sites across the state. The program is eligible for college credits through Burlington College and Vermont Technical College. Interested candidates should contact the Vermont MTEC Project at: Vermont HITEC, Inc., 300 Interstate Corporate Center, Williston, VT 05495 802-872-0660 — www.vthitec.org

  • Community College of Vermont offers courses in medical transcription as part of its certificate program for health care office assistant — www.ccv.edu/academics/certificate_programs/health_care_office_assistant

  • Vermont Technical College, Technical Extension Division in partnership with Gatlin Education Services (GES) offers online, open enrollment programs in medical transcription, medical billing, and medical coding — www.gatlineducation.com/vtc

  • Stafford Technical Center, in partnership with VTC’s Technology Extension Division, is piloting a program in 2008 that combines an online medical transcription training program with face-to-face meetings at the Stafford Technical Center. If this program continues in 2009, the meetings will be located in different parts of the state. For more information about the future of this program, call (802) 728-1305.

  • Several area Vermont Career and Technical Centers offer evening and/or weekend classes geared towards adults. Daytime classes geared towards high school students are also open to adults (by State law). Adults without a high school diploma or with a GED may enroll in daytime programs free of charge. Adults with a high school diploma or an adult diploma may attend daytime programs on a space-available basis and must pay a tuition charge. The following Career and Technical Centers offer medical transcription (or related) courses:

  • The following career and technical centers, in partnership with Ed2Go, offer medical transcription training online: Cold Hollow Career Center, Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, St. Johnsbury Academy, Southwest Vermont Career Development Center, and Windham Regional Career Center. Access these programs by visiting www.ed2go.com

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Nurses Training (LNA)


  • The following Career and Technical Centers offer LNA training (see above for location and contact information):

    • Barre Technical Center

    • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

    • Hannaford Career Center

    • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center

    • Lyndon Institute

    • North Country Career Center

    • Northwest Technical Center

    • Randolph Technical Career Center

    • River Bend Career & Technical Center

    • River Valley Technical Center

    • Stafford Technical Center

  • The Vermont Board of Nursing maintains a list of over 3 dozen state-approved, licensed nursing assistant training programs in nursing homes, hospitals, and technical centers throughout the state — http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses

  • Professional Nurses Service offers LNA training in Burlington, Brattleboro, and Bennington — (800) 44-NURSE or (802) 655-7111, www.pronurses.com

  • Many local hospitals and medical centers offer training, including the following:

  • Vermont Technical College offers a certificate in practical nursing — (800) 442-8821, www.vtc.vsc.edu/section_academic_programs/nursing

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Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification


  • Chittenden Central Supervisory Union provides an intensive, one-semester teacher apprenticeship program to help qualified individuals attain a teaching licensure in Vermont through the state-approved peer review process — (802) 734-5344, www.ejhs.k12.vt.us/CCSU/TAP/index.php

  • Castleton State College offers a three-semester post-baccalaureate program with licensure in elementary or secondary (art, drama, English, math, modern languages, music, physical education, science, social studies) — (802) 468-1325, www.castleton.edu/actII/index.htm

  • College of St. Joseph has a post-baccalaureate program for teacher certification in secondary education (English, social studies, math) — (877) 270-9998, www.csj.edu/acad-adult.html#Postbaccalaureate%20Teacher%20Certification%20for%20Secondary%20Education%20in%20English%20and%20Social%20Studies%20(History)

  • Goddard College offers a low-residency post-baccalaureate program for early childhood, elementary, middle grades, art (K-12), and secondary (English, science, social studies, math) — (800) 468-4888, www.goddard.edu/ba_licensureprogram

  • Johnson State College offers a post-baccalaureate teaching licensure program (art, dance, drama, elementary, English, math, music, physical education, science, social studies) through their Extended Degree Program. For details call 800-635-2356.

  • Norwich University offers a “Fifth Year” Program — (800) 468-6679 or (802) 485-2000, www.norwich.edu/academics/socialscience/teacheredu.html

  • University of Vermont offers a non-masters post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program in art, early childhood, elementary, middle-level, music, physical education, secondary (English, modern languages, math, science, social studies), family and consumer sciences — (802) 656-2699, www.uvm.edu/~gradcoll/?Page=aos/education.html&SM=aos_menu.html

  • Vermont College of Union Institute offers a post-baccalaureate teaching license program (art, early childhood, elementary, English, math, science, social studies) that is connected to their undergraduate program. For details, call toll-free 888-828-8575.

  • Vermont Technical College offers the Vermont Mentor Program in which students earn a certificate in technical education instruction — (800) 442-8821, http://catalog.vtc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=344

  • Upper Valley Teacher Institute in Lebanon, NH provides an intensive, 10-month teacher certification program — (603) 448-6507, www.uvti.org

  • Details on the peer review process in Vermont, an alternative path to licensure for those with a BA, are available on the Vermont Department of Education’s Web site — (802) 828-0449, http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/licensing/alternate.html

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Vocational-Technical Training & Construction Trades


  • Career and technical programs offered by Vermont’s Career and Technical Centers range from automotive technology and computer programming to culinary arts, electronics, and video production. Several of the Centers offer evening and/or weekend classes geared towards adults. Daytime classes geared towards high school students are also open to adults (by State law). Adults without a high school diploma or with a GED may enroll in daytime programs free of charge. Adults with a high school diploma or an adult diploma may attend daytime programs on a space-available basis and must pay a tuition charge. See above for location and contact information.

  • The following Career and Technical Centers, in partnership with Ed2Go, offer online classes (see above for location and contact information):

    • Cold Hollow Career Center

    • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

    • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

    • St. Johnsbury Academy

    • Windham Regional Career Center

  • Job Corps Region One, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training, has several centers in New England offering 64 different types of training for people age 16-24. The Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes offers training in the following areas: automotive body repair/collision repair, automotive mechanics, business occupations, computer technology, culinary arts/food service, facility maintenance, health occupations, urban forestry, and welding — (802) 877-0158, http://bostonregion.jobcorps.gov/Careers/center.php?center_id=11

  • Northern New England Tradeswomen, through Vermont Works for Women, provides training throughout the state for women to enter the skilled trades, law enforcement, and business ownership through its Step-Up, Set It Up, and Just-Do-It-Yourself programs — (802) 878-0004 or (800) 639-1472, www.nnetw.org

  • The Skilltech program at the Center for Technology, Essex offers courses in the following fields: automotive/small engine, computer/business, construction/welding, engineering, facilities operations, cosmetology, dental/medical, and professional foods — (802) 879-5563, www.skilltech.org

  • Vermont Agency of Transportation sponsors a highway construction training program for women and minorities — (802) 828-5858 or (800) 356-1965, www.aot.state.vt.us/civilrights/ojt.htm

  • Associated General Contractors of Vermont periodically offers workforce training programs in carpentry, HVAC, sheet metal, blueprint reading, masonry, painting, and more — (802) 223-2374, www.agcvt.org/workforce/index.cfm

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    Welding Training


    • Advanced Welding Institute in South Burlington offers professional welding classes — (802) 660-0600, www.advancedweldinginstitute.com/main.php?loc=home

    • Maple State Training and Testing offers classes in welding and computerized numerical control in Sutton, Barre, and St. Johnsbury — (802) 467-3205

    • The following Career and Technical Centers offer welding training (see above for location and contact information):

      • Burlington Technical Center

      • Center for Technology, Essex (through SkillTech)

      • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

      • Hannaford Career Center

      • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center

      • Lyndon Institute

      • North Country Career Center

      • Northwest Technical Center

      • Randolph Technical Career Center

      • River Bend Career & Technical Center

      • River Valley Technical Center

      • Stafford Technical Center

      • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

      • Windham Regional Career Center

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    Other Construction & Building Trades


    Heavy Equipment Operator Training

    • The Associated General Contractors of Vermont periodically offers a two-week heavy equipment operator training program in partnership with the Agency of Transportation, along with several other construction skills training programs — (802) 223-2374, www.agcvt.org

    • Vermont Department of Labor offers an apprenticeship training program in over 40 skilled trades — www.labor.vermont.gov/Businesses/WorkforceDevelopment/Apprenticeship/tabid/214/Default.aspx

    • The following Career and Technical Centers offer heavy equipment operator training (see above for location and contact information):

      • Cold Hollow Career Center

      • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

      • Hannaford Career Center

      • River Bend Career & Technical Center

      • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

      • Stafford Technical Center

    • Northern New England Tradeswomen, through Vermont Works for Women, provides training throughout the state for women to enter the skilled trades, law enforcement, and business ownership through its Step-Up, Set It Up, and Just-Do-It-Yourself programs — (802) 878-0004 or (800) 639-1472, www.nnetw.org

    Plumbing/Electricity and HVAC Training

    • Vermont Technical College in Randolph offers the following training options:

    • Yestermorrow school in Warren offers a wide variety of building courses, including courses in electricity and plumbing — (888) 496-5541 or (802) 496-5545, www.yestermorrow.org

    • Associated General Contractors of Vermont periodically offers workforce training programs in carpentry, HVAC, sheet metal, blueprint reading, masonry, painting, and more — (802) 223-2374, www.agcvt.org/workforce/index.cfm

    • Vermont Fuel Dealer’s Association offers classes for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians — (802) 485-7999, www.vermontfuel.com/server/index.html

    • The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety Web site includes licensing and training information for electricians and plumbers — www.dps.state.vt.us/fire

    • Vermont Department of Labor offers an apprenticeship training program in over 40 skilled trades — www.labor.vermont.gov/Businesses/WorkforceDevelopment/Apprenticeship/tabid/214/Default.aspx

    • The following Career and Technical Centers offer plumbing, electricity, and/or HVAC training (see above for location and contact information):

      • Barre Technical Center

      • Burlington Technical Center

      • Center for Technology, Essex

      • Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

      • Hannaford Career Center

      • Hartford Area Career & Technical Center

      • Northwest Technical Center

      • North Country Career Center

      • Randolph Technical Career Center

      • River Bend Career & Technical Center

      • River Valley Technical Center

      • Southwest Vermont Career Development Center

      • Stafford Technical Center

      • St. Johnsbury Academy

      • Windham Regional Career Center

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    Women's Trade & Business Programs


    • Northern New England Tradeswomen, through Vermont Works for Women, provides training throughout the state for women to enter the skilled trades, law enforcement, and business ownership through its Step-Up, Set It Up, and Just-Do-It-Yourself programs — (802) 878-0004 or (800) 639-1472, www.nnetw.org

    • Vermont Agency of Transportation sponsors a highway construction training program for women and minorities — (802) 828-5858 or (800) 356-1965, www.aot.state.vt.us/civilrights/ojt.htm

    • The Vermont Women’s Business Center provides resources, training, and networking opportunities for women statewide to achieve business success — (802) 229-2181 or (800) 266-4062, www.vwbc.org

    • The Women’s Small Business Program offers training and counseling for women in the skills necessary to start and run a successful business — (802) 846-7338, www.mercyconnections.org/php/wsbp.php

    • Women’s Agricultural Network offers a multi-part program designed for those who want to explore business ownership, evaluate the realities of starting an agriculturally-based business, and master the skills for doing so — (802) 223-2389, www.uvm.edu/~wagn/

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    Other Training Programs


    • American Brewer’s Guild in Salisbury offers on-site and distance learning classes for two programs: Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering and CraftBrewers Apprenticeship — (800) 636-1331, www.abgbrew.com

    • Champlain Valley Union High School’s Access program offers a variety of classes for the community, including classes on computers, culinary skills, Web site design, CAD, and more — (802) 482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/access

    • The Clean Sweep program sponsored by the Vermont Department of Vocational Rehabilitation is an 8-week custodial training program — (866) 879-6757, http://vocrehab.vermont.gov/html/cleanswep.cfm

    • Recycle North in Burlington provides six-month, apprentice-style training in the following areas: major appliance repair, customer service and retail management, and office administration — (802) 658-4143 ext. 26, www.recyclenorth.org

    • The Union Institute’s lifelong learning program offers a variety of continuing education and professional development courses — (802) 828-8697 or (800) 336-6794, www.tui.edu/programs/lifelong.asp

    • University of Vermont Extension offers a master gardener certificate course — (802) 656-9562, www.uvm.edu/mastergardener

    • Vermont Academy of Floral Design in Waterbury Center offers a variety of courses in its floral design curriculum — (802) 244-8322, www.vafd.com

    • Vermont Association of Realtors offers a pre-licensing course that prepares candidates to take the licensing exam — (877) 229-0523 or (802) 229-0513, www.vtrealtor.com

    • The Vermont Real Estate Commission (VREC) home page provides an approved course provider list — http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/real_estate

    • Vermont Department of Labor provides a job bank, locations of statewide career resource centers, and Vermont labor market information — http://labor.vermont.gov

    • Vermont Department of Labor offers an apprenticeship training program in over 40 skilled trades — www.labor.vermont.gov/Businesses/WorkforceDevelopment/Apprenticeship/tabid/214/Default.aspx

    • Vermont Labor Market Information Web site offers a guide to occupations requiring licensing or certification in the state of Vermont — www.vtlmi.com/licocc.cfm

    • Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Warren offers courses (some for college credit) in home design, carpentry, woodworking, masonry, and more — (802) 496-5545 or (888) 496-5541, www.yestermorrow.org

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    Funding Sources for Short-Term / Non-Degree Training


    Federal education loans may not necessarily be used to pay tuition or fees at all education and training programs. If the program you wish to attend isn’t eligible for Federal loans, you may wish to consider the options below.

    • Some training programs are “Title IV” eligible, meaning you can use federal and state financial aid to help pay the program’s costs. Federal and state financial aids carry many benefits for the student. Contact the training/education program and ask if they are “Title IV” eligible. If they are, VSAC can help you with the following financial aid:
    • If the program you wish to attend isn’t eligible for federal financial aid, you may wish to consider the options below:
      • VSAC’s Vermont Non-Degree Grants: Any Vermonter enrolled in a non-degree course that will improve employability or encourage further study is eligible to apply for a Vermont Non-Degree Grant. Applications are available at Vermont Department of Employment and Training offices, vocational centers, other schools, and VSAC — (800) 642-3177

      • Private Non-Degree Student Loans — These non-degree student loans are called “Private Loans,” and they do not carry the same benefits as federal student loans. You may need to carefully compare each loan to make sure that it offers the best deal for your circumstances. (Note: Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and that we're not endorsing the resources listed. You need to check these out for yourself, and make sure they offer the information or service that you want. Also remember that if you link from our site to another site on the Web, different privacy and security rules may apply. We can only vouch for the materials, and the policies, of our own Web site.)
        • Vermont Development Credit Union (a non-profit organization) offers affordable student loans — (802) 865-3404 or (800) 865-8328, www.vdcu.org/idl.htm

        • New England Federal Credit Union (a non-profit organization) offers students loans with several benefits — Toll Free (866) 80-LOANS

        • Finaid.org maintains a list of private student loan programs — www.finaid.org/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml

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    Software Resources


    VT Guidance Central

    VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools

    You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:

    • explore career possibilities
    • plan the training you need for specific careers
    • search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
    • prepare for the SAT and ACT
    • learn about financial aid options
    • and much more!

    Other Software

    Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.


    Updated: August 2007

    Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
    Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org

    The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.

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