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.
VAL’s Energy Works Program Wins Efficiency Vermont Award (5/11/2026) - VAL's Workforce Development team recently received Efficiency Vermont's Innovation in Workforce Development Award in recognition of our Energy Works training program! 
Franklin/Grand Isle Open House (5/4/2026) - Our Franklin/Grand Isle team recently moved to a new learning center location, conveniently co-located with CCV! Join us in celebrating the new space and catch up with students, staff, and the FGI community: Thursday, May 14, from 4:30-6:30 PM St. Albans Learning Center, 92 N. Main Street, Suite 200, on the second floor Please RSVP by May 11 to [email protected]. 
Attention South Burlington Shoppers! (5/4/2026) - Vermont Adult Learning is the Community Bag beneficiary at the Hannaford located at 947 Shelburne Road throughout the month of May! It's a great way to support VAL and help the environment. 
Celebrating Volunteers (4/8/2026) - This National Volunteer Month, Vermont Adult Learning would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, a few of whom are pictured above! This month, we interviewed our Chittenden County Volunteer Coordinator, Forrest Gardner, about the volunteer programs at our Burlington Learning Center. Check out his interview below! Q: In what ways can someone volunteer with VAL at our learning center in Burlington? A: All kinds of ways! Currently, we’re mostly seeking tutors and teachers, especially teachers who work one-on-one with students. Many of our students are in need of English Language instruction and GED tutoring in reading, writing, and… 
Save the Date for a Benefit Bake! (3/25/2026) - We hope you'll join us at the American Flatbread Middlebury Hearth for a Benefit Bake supporting Vermont Adult Learning! On Wednesday, May 6, from 5-9PM, $3 from each small pizza and $4 from each large pizza will be donated back to VAL, including take-out orders. Enjoy delicious eats while showing the learners in our community how much their success means to you. Reservations are encouraged if you plan to dine in! © Vermont Adult Learning