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: 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… 
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?… © Vermont Adult Learning