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.
Lawson’s Finest Sunshine Fund Benefit August 16-31st (8/16/2024) - Starting today through August 31st, 100% of donations made at the Lawson's Finest Liquids taproom in Waitsfield will go to Vermont Adult Learning in support of our mission and services. We hope you'll take this opportunity to raise a glass to adult education! Can't make it to the taproom but you'd still like to support our students? No problem! Make a secure online donation at tinyurl.com/VALueLearning. 
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month (8/6/2024) - July 18 - August 17 is South Asian Heritage Month, celebrating the heritage of people with roots in the South Asian countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. This year's theme is Free to Be Me. Unlike most commemoration months, SAHM takes place across two Western calendar months (July and August). The reason for this is that it respects the traditions of the South Asian solar calendar and 18 July – 17 August contains several significant dates: 18 July: the Indian Independence Act of 1947 gained royal assent[8] 26 July: Maldives Independence Day 8 August: Bhutan Independence Day 14 August: Pakistani… 
Summer Break August 5-9 (8/2/2024) - Vermont Adult Learning will be closed next week, August 5-9, for a summer break. 
July is Disability Pride Month (7/26/2024) - July is Disability Pride Month! Today marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed to promote and protect equal rights for individuals living with disabilities. We celebrate our students and staff who bring a diversity of abilities to our work and invite you to read more about this month and how the evolution of the Disability Pride Month Flag represents a community effort to strengthen inclusivity via AmeriDisability.com. 
Accepting Applications to Join Our Board (7/24/2024) - Are you interested in being an active advocate for adult education? Would you or someone you know like to be more engaged in the behind-the-scenes at Vermont Adult Learning? We are currently accepting applications to join our Board of Trustees! Members of VAL’s Board bring diverse perspectives and skillsets to our organizational culture and operations work closely with VAL’s Executive Leadership to influence and inform our policies and procedures contribute to the management of financial resources for Vermont’s largest provider of adult education services champion VAL’s mission and vision to advocate for and empower our learners And more! Please see… © Vermont Adult Learning