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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Staff Profile: Ev Webster (11/14/2024) - The impact we make begins with the passion and commitment of our team. Meet our Chittenden County Learning Center's newest addition in our latest staff profile! Name: Ev Webster Role at VAL: Student Support Specialist Where were you born? Boston, Massachusetts What is your educational background? I graduated from Brandeis University with a major in Hispanic Studies. I spent a year studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was able to participate in classes at different universities including a film school and the public "University of Buenos Aires", which has about 400,000 students enrolled. Interesting past job? Golf caddy at The Country Club. What… 
Celebrating Native American Heritage: A Student Visit to the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi (11/1/2024) - Today marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Native American communities across the country. At Vermont Adult Learning, we are excited to share a glimpse into a recent experience our students had, one that brought them closer to the legacy and contemporary life of Indigenous communities in Vermont. Last month, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and to deepen their understanding of Native culture, students taught by Dawn Manchester Austin and Kristy Hancox visited the Abenaki Tribal Center in Swanton, VT. The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, led… 
VAL’s Annual Report is Here! (10/30/2024) - We're pleased to share VAL's 2024 Annual Report, which you can read here. Notably, we served 1,466 Vermonters across all programs and saw a 39% increase in English Language Learners from the previous fiscal year. This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our communities and ensuring educational opportunities are accessible to all Vermonters. 
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closure (10/14/2024) - VAL will be closed Monday, October 14th in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We encourage our learners and community members to use today as an opportunity to reflect, learn, and engage with the history of Indigenous Peoples in Vermont, including the Abenaki Nation, whose ancestral lands we occupy. Visit abenakialliance.org to learn more about our four State-recognized Western Abenaki tribes! 
An Autumn Adventure in Problem-Solving (10/11/2024) - What better way to combine fall in Vermont with Teaching Skills That Matter instruction on Problem-Solving? A corn maze! The Corn Maze at Lazy Lilac Farm in Swanton welcomed students taught by Dawn Manchester Austin and Kristy Hancox on October 10th. It was an a-maze-ing afternoon of strategizing, brainstorming, analyzing, and teamwork. The biggest problem they encountered? Who was first to feed the calves! *** Help support more hands-on field trips like this with a gift to VAL! DONATE © Vermont Adult Learning