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!
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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.
Juneteenth Event Roundup (6/9/2025) - Juneteenth is just around the corner! On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. Read more from the Museum of African American History and Culture to learn more and check out the listings below for opportunities to celebrate locally! Brattleboro 📍 Municipal Center, 230 Main St Weekdays, June 16–30, 2025 (9 AM–4:30 PM) 3rd Annual Juneteenth Art Exhibit & Sale featuring local artists in… 
Save the Date for VAL’s Maker’s Market in Middlebury! (6/6/2025) - Save the date - VAL's Middlebury Learning Center will be hosting a Makers' Market on August 3rd, the same afternoon as Foodaroo! Swing by our location at 99 Maple Street (conveniently located in the Marbleworks Business District next to Costello's Deli ) to purchase unique items handmade by our students, staff, and volunteers. There will be a raffle and free book giveaway, too! 
Celebrating Pride Month (6/2/2025) - It's Pride Month! While this is an occasion to celebrate queer joy and the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, this month also serves as an opportunity to reflect on persisting prejudices and challenges. Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat ignorance. In that spirit, we’re sharing some valuable resources from the Pride Center of Vermont. Check out their page at www.pridecentervt.org/education for information that helps demystify terminology, clarify common misconceptions, and guide meaningful allyship. Be sure to explore their events page for celebrations around the state and keep an eye on VAL's social media… 
Staff Profile: Phebe (5/5/2025) - Meet Phebe, the newest addition to our Central Office staff and Leadership Team, in our latest staff Q&A profile! Name: Phebe Dickson Role at VAL: Human Resources Manager Where were you born? Ocean City, NJ What is your educational background? B.S., Management: Rutgers School of Business and Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ); M.S., Human Resources Development & Administration: Barry University (Miami Shores, FL); MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science): Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) Interesting past job? When I was in graduate school in Florida, I worked as an art instructor for a plaster studio. I traveled to local grade schools and summer… 
The Sound of Success: A Self-Taught Producer’s Path Back to School (5/1/2025) - Ben describes himself as "one of the most talented unemployed people in radio or television you’ll ever meet." With his knack for storytelling, voice work, audio/video production, branding, and marketing, it's not hard to understand why. Ben has built a name for himself in the world of internet radio and public access TV, reaching more listeners with his 80’s nostalgia show than any of the five local stations in his area. “Not bad for a guy without and now with a GED,” he says. Ben’s path to that milestone wasn’t easy. Growing up in an unstable home, he moved around… © Vermont Adult Learning