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Employment Training

Daytime Technical Education Programs

If you are an adult seeking skills to help you enter the workforce, you can register for any of our 11 daytime programs on a space-available basis. Adults without a high school diploma can take these courses at no cost! Adults with a High School Diploma will be charged a reasonable tuition.

River Valley Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Programs incorporate carefully measured and assessed outcomes with 3rd party, industry recognized credentials like the Certified Manufacturing Associate, Certified SolidWorks Associate and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 credentials. College credit through several regional community colleges may also be a viable option for some learners. It is highly recommended that learners take all three courses listed below but accommodations can be made for more targeted training. Programs: Manufacturing Processes, Basic Blueprint Reading and GD&T with Certification, Parametric Solid Modeling and CAD using SolidWorks 2025® with Certification, Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with Certification

Computer Skills Training

Get all your tech skills for employment. Learn laptop and desktop basics, internet safety, email, video conferencing, and Microsoft Word and Excel. At the end of the course, students will have the skills needed for employment or career pathways.

SolidWorks Certification Course

45 Hour SolidWorks Certification Course

Mentorship Program

Students in graduate-level health professions programs of study are invited to apply for mentor positions for summer programs for high school youth. Alysia Straw, astraw@svtahec.org

CSHIP program

Internships are paid ($1500), 100 hours, most are remote, project based, and are completed June, July, and August. These are non-clinical internships most are with a nonprofit, public health or social service agencies involved in health care in some way. Student interns complete a project that includes field work and supplemental instruction focused on the roots of health inequity.. Students must currently be enrolled in a degree program engaged in a certification program for a health-related profession.

MedQuest Programs & Youth Health Career Exploration

Two-day programs for middle and high school students to explore healthcare careers. Also will visit any classroom (middle school, high school, college) or afterschool program to provide health career exploration activities, resources, and materials. Presentations can be tailored to any topic and audience.

Google Certificate Program

Provided though Coursera, earn Google Career Certificates in a variety of computer skills in 3-6 months for free. VT and NH residents only

LNA Program

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program will prepare you for an entry level position in the field of nursing. The classroom and lab portions of this class will be offered at RVTC in Springfield, and the clinicals will be hosted at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT.

College & Career Readiness

Create a Personalization Learning Plan (PLP) to identify career goals, make a plan, and fill needs.

Work Readiness

For students enrolled in Adult Basic Education, High School Completion, and English Language Learning programs: Job Goal Planning; Job Readiness Assessments; Education Exploration; Skills, Interests and Values Identification; Resumes & Cover Letters; References; Interview Prep; Job Search & Application Assistance; Networking; Etiquette and Job Retention Supports.

Energy Works

No-cost training opportunities in weatherization and heat pump installation. Transportation and childcare assistance is available for duration of training.

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