Stafford Technical Center

Stafford Technical Center is the second-largest regional career and technical center in Vermont and is proud to offer programs such as Digital Arts, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, and a dozen others that have articulation agreements or dual-enrollment options for students interested in pursuing a college degree upon graduation. Adults are able to enroll in the day programs on a space available basis, but the Adult Technical Education program offers over 300 of its own on-site and online courses each semester in areas such as allied health, manufacturing, and information technology to name just a few. We have also been able to partner with a number of local and regional employers to develop sector-specific customized education and training programs leading to industry-recognized credentials or certifications in sectors that include: advanced manufacturing, allied health, and transportation and logistics. And finally, the Stafford Driver Training School is certified by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles to deliver classroom and over-the-road training in its own vehicles to adults looking to earn a CDL-A or CDL-B license.

To learn more about STC visit us on our website.

Types of Classes at Stafford Technical Center:

  • Online Career Training Courses
  • Medical Assistant (Certified)
  • Computer Applications
  • Web Design
  • Automotive Technology
  • Automobile Driver Training
  • Grant Writing
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Industrial Maintenance and Repair
  • Medication Nurse Assistant (MNA)
  • Medical Coding
  • Welding – Beginning
  • Welding – Intermediate
  • Welding-Advanced
  • Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
  • Commercial Driver’s License
  • Pre-employment or Apprenticeship Academic and Aptitude Screening Services

Career fields at Stafford Technical Center:

Upcoming Classes

CDLA-01: COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (A ENDORSEMENT)

Type of Class: in-person
Class Days: Saturday,
Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Casella Operation Center, West Rutland AND Flexible Hours Mon-Fri., For Additional Required Behind-The-Wheel Time

We’re now accepting sign-ups for our next two cohorts. Please register for either the November 14, 2026, through February 27, 2027, cohort or the March 20, 2027, through July 3, …

Career Field: Transportation & Heavy Equipment
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

CDLB-02: COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (B ENDORSEMENT)

Type of Class: in-person
Class Days: Saturday,
Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Casella Operation Center, West Rutland AND Flexible Hours Mon-Fri., For Additional Required Behind-The-Wheel Time

We’re now accepting sign-ups for our next two cohorts. Please register for either the November 14, 2026, through February 27, 2027, cohort or the March 20, 2027, through July 3, …

Career Field: Transportation & Heavy Equipment
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

CDLU-03: CDL-B to CDL-A Endorsement Upgrade

Type of Class: in-person
Class Days: Saturday,
Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Casella Operation Center, West Rutland AND Flexible Hours Mon-Fri., For Additional Required Behind-The-Wheel Time

We’re now accepting sign-ups for our next two cohorts. Please register for either the November 14, 2026, through February 27, 2027, cohort or the March 20, 2027, through July 3, …

Career Field: Transportation & Heavy Equipment
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

COSM-01: Stafford Signature School Of Esthetics

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: May 5, 2027
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Time:  9:30 AM- 5:30 PM (Mondays & Wednesdays) & 12:30 PM -5:30 PM (Tuesdays)

The health and beauty industry has grown significantly in the past decade, leading to the creation of specialties and procedures that better serve the needs of its clients. Esthetics is …

Career Field: Cosmetology
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

MEDL-02: Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: December 1, 2026
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

**Students Must Be 18 Years of Age** The cost of tuition does not include the following: Application Fees, Testing Fees, Books, or Supplies. The LNA Program is designed to prepare …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

MEDL-13: PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 9, 2026
End Date: December 16, 2026
Class Days: Wednesday,
Time:  5:30pm - 8:30pm

Required Classroom and Observations HoursThere will be a total of thirty-nine (39) classroom hours, which includes on-site clinical observation and practice. Students must meet class attendance requirements in order to …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

MEDL-19: MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM(CCMA)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 22, 2026
End Date: March 18, 2027
Class Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

As is the case with all of our Allied Health programs, this accelerated program is designed to bring skilled and highly motivated candidates through a carefully sequenced core of essential …

Career Field: Health Sciences
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

WELD-01: Introduction to Welding Processes

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: October 22, 2026
Class Days: Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This is a six-week introduction to various welding processes commonly used today. This course provides structured demonstrations of the equipment and fundamentals of each process, along with a description and …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

WELD-02: SMAW Welding (Level I)

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: November 4, 2026
End Date: December 16, 2026
Class Days: Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This course is designed to introduce students to standard welding procedures and thermal cutting (OFC/PAC). Instruction will focus on developing hands-on proficiency using the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process, …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

WELD-03: SMAW Welding LEVEL II

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: January 6, 2027
End Date: February 4, 2027
Class Days: Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30-8:30 PM

This advanced course is designed to enhance SMAW welding skills and prepare students for taking a structural steel welder performance qualification test(s) per the requirements of the D1.1 Structural Welding …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

WELD-04: Practicum in Advanced Welding Processes

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: March 3, 2027
End Date: April 1, 2027
Class Days: Wednesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30-8:30 PM

This course is intended to continue the education and training that was introduced in previous Stafford Welding School courses, but at a more focused and advanced level of instruction. The …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Stafford Technical Center
Training Type: in-person

Contact Information

Stafford Technical Center

8 Stratton Rd, Rutland, VT 05701

Contact: Gwen Hagenbarth
Phone: (802) 770-1032
Fax: (802) 770-1066
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