Vermont Adult Learning helps adult learners, ages 16 and older, acquire reading, writing, math, and computer skills to earn high school diplomas/GEDs. We teach English Language Learners skills to advance educationally and at work. We engage in workforce development. Our services are offered at no cost and are available in person and online. Text VAL to 833-900-0907 or contact a Learning Center nearest to you to learn more!
Interested in remote learning? Check out VAL’s Online Learning Center (OLC) course catalog.
Note for in-person learning: We no longer require masks in our learning centers. Anyone at high risk or wishing to continue wearing a mask for other reasons is welcome to do so. We will continue to have masks available in our centers for those who need them.
Those who choose to wear a mask do so because it is a decision they have made for their health and safety. Vermont Adult Learning expects that decision to be respected. If you have concerns about your safety, please let us know so we can discuss options to address them.
Staff Profile: Ev Webster (11/14/2024) - The impact we make begins with the passion and commitment of our team. Meet our Chittenden County Learning Center's newest addition in our latest staff profile! Name: Ev Webster Role at VAL: Student Support Specialist Where were you born? Boston, Massachusetts What is your educational background? I graduated from Brandeis University with a major in Hispanic Studies. I spent a year studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was able to participate in classes at different universities including a film school and the public "University of Buenos Aires", which has about 400,000 students enrolled. Interesting past job? Golf caddy at The Country Club. What… 
Celebrating Native American Heritage: A Student Visit to the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi (11/1/2024) - Today marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Native American communities across the country. At Vermont Adult Learning, we are excited to share a glimpse into a recent experience our students had, one that brought them closer to the legacy and contemporary life of Indigenous communities in Vermont. Last month, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to deepen their understanding of Native culture, students taught by Dawn Manchester Austin and Kristy Hancox visited the Abenaki Tribal Center in Swanton, VT. The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, led… 
VAL’s Annual Report is Here! (10/30/2024) - We're pleased to share VAL's 2024 Annual Report, which you can read here. Notably, we served 1,466 Vermonters across all programs and saw a 39% increase in English Language Learners from the previous fiscal year. This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our communities and ensuring educational opportunities are accessible to all Vermonters. 
Introducing the VAL Store! (10/22/2024) - The VAL Store is now live! Show off your VAL pride with our new merch, including hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and more – every item sold directly supports our programs, with all profits donated back to Vermont Adult Learning. Your purchase today helps change lives tomorrow! Shop now at the-val-store.printify.me 
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closure (10/14/2024) - VAL will be closed Monday, October 14th in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We encourage our learners and community members to use today as an opportunity to reflect, learn, and engage with the history of Indigenous Peoples in Vermont, including the Abenaki Nation, whose ancestral lands we occupy. Visit abenakialliance.org to learn more about our four State-recognized Western Abenaki tribes! © Vermont Adult Learning