Vermont Adult Career & Technical Education Association is an excellent resource for businesses, students, and individuals seeking high quality, affordable adult technical education. These programs are taught in our 17 regional centers across the state of Vermont. Programs offered include everything from health care, such as a Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) certification, to machining, to information technology. For complete course listings in your area, please refer to the Locations page, which will display all of the centers and their class schedules.
Our Data:
Students in 20251824 | Total Industry Credentials Earned847 | CDL drivers licensed60 |
EMTs licensed37 | LNAs licensed238 | Percent of Vermont LNAs licensed 2023 trained by Adult CTE23% |
OSHA 10 Certs27 | Phlebotomy certifications25 | Medical Assisting Certification7 |
What our students say:
- “It was taught extremely well and very easy to understand for anyone. I loved it.” – Northwest Tech Phlebotomy student
- This is definitely a great program. It helped me pursue a career I enjoy quickly and cost effectively.” – Green Mountain Tech LNA student.
- “The teacher…was really awesome. Helped boost my confidence and was very patient.” – Southwest Tech CDL student.
- “The knowledge of the instructor was impeccable.” – St. Johnsbury Academy LNA student
- “The class covered the essentials and gave me confidence to further advance in welding.” – Hartford Area CTC welding student
- “Life was a constant struggle with bills before, now I can live a much more quality life, looking to the future.” – North Country CC Broadband Technician student
- “It lit a fire for me, and I just passed the TEAS test tonight for admittance to an LPN program” – SW Tech LNA student.
Our Mission
The mission of the Vermont Adult Career & Technical Education Association is:
- Changing the lives of Vermonters by providing training to gain skills, improving career opportunities, and strengthening communities.
Our Vision
To become the preferred training provider of quality programs that meet Vermont workforce needs.
Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972, and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of all career and technical centers associated with the Vermont Adult Career Technical Education Association (VACTEA) that no person upon the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or faith, gender or age, sexual orientation or handicapping condition and/or disability shall be excluded from participation in any educational program or activity offered by or through affiliated centers.
