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.
Board Member Profile: Rich Tulikangas (5/23/2023) - VAL’s Board of Trustees consists of nine community members who help guide our organization from behind the scenes. Get to know Board members like Rich in our latest profile series! Name: Rich Tulikangas Role outside of VAL: Career Advancement Director, HireAbility Vermont (until retirement on 6/30/2023). Where were you born? Hancock, Michigan. What is your educational background? Bachelor of Natural Resources from the University of Michigan, Masters of Education, University of Vermont. What is a unique hobby or interest you have? I am a Great Lakes ships boat nerd. How do you enjoy spending your free time? Spending time with my kids and grandchildren,… 
Board Member Profile: Paul Dragon (5/16/2023) - VAL's Board of Trustees consists of nine community members who help guide our organization from behind the scenes. Name: Paul Dragon Role outside of VAL: Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. Where were you born? Providence, Rhode Island. What is your educational background? Doctorate in Education and Social Policy. What is a unique hobby or interest you have? Studying languages. How do you enjoy spending your free time? Winter hiking/ summer hiking, all forms of skiing, reading. How long have you been a Board member? 1.5 years. Why did you choose to join VAL’s Board of Trustees? I… 
Calling All St. Alban’s Shoppers! Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program Benefits VAL in April (3/31/2023) - Do you grocery shop in St. Albans? Starting tomorrow, a portion of proceeds from reusable "Community Bags" purchased at the Hannaford in the Highgate Shopping Center (277 Swanton Road) during the month of April will be donated to VAL. Support our mission and help the environment - it's a win-win! 
Upcoming Energy Works Trainings (3/15/2023) - Are you looking to take the first step towards a career in green energy? Check out our upcoming no-cost Energy Works training opportunities! Heat Pump Installation March 30-April 5, Rutland April 10-April 19, Upper Valley Weatherization April 24 – May 3, Colchester Upcoming Trainings May - Weatherization - Westminster June - Weatherization - Rutland June - Heat Pump - Bennington July - Weatherization - St. Johnsbury July - Heat Pump - Westminster No experience necessary. The training is FREE. Participants can earn up to a $1000 stipend upon completion. Transportation and childcare assistance is available for the duration of the… 
Morgan: Exactly what I was looking for (2/24/2023) - For a student like Morgan, traditional high school just didn’t fit. A bright and motivated young woman who values education, Morgan knew to advocate for herself and asked her parents for the opportunity to try something different. She switched to online schooling for a year and a half, but her online program didn’t have any college counselors and Morgan knew she wanted to go to college. In her search for more support, she discovered VAL. “The moment I walked into the Burlington Learning Center it was exactly what I was looking for. It was an amazing feeling,” Morgan recalled. She… © Vermont Adult Learning