Careers

Professional Skills

Professional skills development can help you to get and keep work supporting others in a wide range of professional fields. These positions can support financial, educational, or public relations functions in many different types of industry sectors. These careers typically require both technical skill and knowledge about systems and practices and an understanding of how to form effective relationships with diverse groups of people.

Types of Classes Offered

  • Step up to Administrative Assisting
  • Intro to Quickbooks
  • Cosmetology
  • Prepare to be a Paraprofessional

Our Training Centers with Programs and Certifications in Professional Skills:

Administrative Assistants: $22.29/hr
Bookkeeper: $23.67/hr
Cosmetologist: $22.69/hr
Education Paraprofessional: $38,620/yr

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Upcoming Classes

Advancing Your Leadership Journey 

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: November 2, 2026
End Date: November 30, 2026
Class Days: Monday,
Time:  8:30am - 12:30pm

Navigating leadership amidst challenges is no easy feat. Prepare to excel with our second-tier Leadership Journey series. Discover strategies to prioritize personal wellness while fostering employee well-being and driving organizational …

Career Field: Professional Skills
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
Training Type: in-person

Starting Your Leadership Journey

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: October 26, 2026
Class Days: Monday,
Time:  8:30am - 12:30pm

New to leadership? Just promoted but lacking experience? Feeling lost after being elevated from within? It’s time to equip yourself for success! Elevate your team to new heights with our …

Career Field: Professional Skills
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
Training Type: in-person

Toastmasters—Public Speaking

Type of Class: hybrid
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Thursday,
Time:  6pm - 7:30pm

Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home worker or parent, or even a …

Career Field: Professional Skills
Training Center: Windham Regional Career Center
Training Type: hybrid
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