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.
Salutatorian Sponsor Highlight: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (4/22/2025) - At Vermont Adult Learning, we know that success starts with strong relationships, and that’s something Bar Harbor Bank & Trust understands deeply. Since 1887, they have focused on building personal connections and working alongside their customers to create solutions that fit real needs. As a community bank with more than 50 branches across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust blends local commitment with broad expertise. Their belief in collaboration and shared prosperity reflects the same values that drive our work at VAL. When people have the tools and support to reach their goals, the entire community… 
Kellie: “VAL makes the impossible, possible!” (4/17/2025) - Kellie: “VAL makes the impossible, possible.” For Kellie, history has always been more than just a subject, it’s a passion. For years, she volunteered as a history teacher, crafting engaging lesson plans and bringing the past to life for students in grades 3-5. “Teaching was not something I had thought of or considered, but I finally got up there and did it, and I really enjoyed it,” Kellie shared. “The kids kept asking for more, and it eventually became our thing.” Despite her dedication, she found herself in a difficult position: she couldn’t afford to keep volunteering. “I was spending… 
Staff Profile: Kayla Giron (4/4/2025) - At Vermont Adult Learning, every team member plays a role in supporting our learners and community. In our latest staff profile, we’re highlighting Kayla from our Burlington office. Read on to learn more about her role and interests! Name: Kayla Giron Role at VAL: Advising Coordinator, Chittenden Learning Center Where were you born? Born and raised on Long Island! What is your educational background? I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with a minor in Social Justice from Champlain College and completed my Master's in Equity and Diversity in Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. Interesting past job?… 
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (3/31/2025) - Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! Education is the key to understanding and compassion, and today, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of transgender individuals in our communities. We’re grateful to be in a state that upholds strong protections for transgender and nonbinary students, ensuring that all learners, including adult students, have access to safe and inclusive educational environments. 🍁🏳️⚧️🍁 Did you know? According to the Williams Institute, approximately 1% of students aged 18 to 40 enrolled in U.S. educational institutions identify as transgender, equating to around 327,000 individuals. Not only that, but at least 11% of transgender workers are… 
Mary: “It feels good to support others and give back to other people.” (3/11/2025) - Mary, a lifelong resident of Middlebury, first came to Vermont Adult Learning in 2000 as part of a book discussion group to build her reading and writing skills. “High school was pretty good but I didn’t read well and got pushed around a lot,” Mary shared. But at VAL, things were different. Mary found belonging and support thanks to her caring instructors and has continued engaging in our services since. “Everybody here helps me a lot with things.” VAL teacher Mary Worthington has worked closely with Mary over the past three years to improve her vocabulary and pronunciation, making reading,… © Vermont Adult Learning