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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Erin: “I am a proud Vermont Adult Learner.” (11/10/2025) - This September, our Rutland County Learning Center celebrated its graduates, and Erin, who recently earned her GED after overcoming tremendous personal challenges, took to the stage to share her journey. Her words, shared here, reflect the power of perseverance, education, and hope: "Good evening, it is an honor to be here with you all! My name is Erin, and I will be sharing a bit about my journey tonight. Adult education has empowered me to pursue my goals with confidence, creating a foundation for a meaningful legacy. First, I will share why earning my GED was such a big deal… 
Important information if you use 3SquaresVT (10/31/2025) - If you or someone you know relies on food assistance benefits, please be aware of this important information shared with us from Hunger Free Vermont. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, regular federal 3SquaresVT (SNAP) benefits for November are temporarily delayed. To help Vermonters access food during this time, the State of Vermont will provide a temporary, state-funded benefit covering the first 15 days of November benefits. What You Also Need to Know You can continue to use any benefits already on your EBT card from October or previous months. The temporary state-funded benefits will be added to EBT… 
Dog Days of Summer Become an OLC Happening (10/8/2025) - The “Dog Days of Summer” became an Online Learning Center phenomenon for a High Intermediate English Language Learning class recently. ELL Instructor (and Dog Lover) Leigh Smith began a “Dog Days” unit to draw on and build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills comparatively early in the season – back in May, starting with a focus on dogs at war by reading and discussing the chapter “A Soldier’s Best Friend” from an Usborne Level 3 reader Animals at War. Her class then moved into a full-length reading of Jon Katz’s book A Good Dog, about the life and work of… 
Staff Profile: Ellie (9/29/2025) - We’re excited to introduce you to Ellie, a new addition to our Windham County team and just one of the people driving our work forward. Learn more in our latest staff Q&A below! Name: Ellie Hayden Role at VAL: ABE English Language Arts Instructor Where were you born? Massachusetts What is your educational background? I went to Skidmore College for undergrad and University of Wisconsin - Madison for my MA in English Literature. Interesting past job? I was a tour guide at the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, MA! Ask me anything about her. What is a unique hobby or interest you have? I… 
Comcast Grant Celebrated at Windham Open House (9/22/2025) - Last week, VAL's Brattleboro team proudly welcomed community members, local businesses, and prospective students to an open house at our new Windham County Learning Center, located at 113 Technology Drive. The event showcased the transformative impact of adult education and celebrated a $20,000 grant from Comcast supporting the Center’s new Digital Learning Lab, which expands digital literacy and technology access. During the open house, guests toured the facility and experienced the wide range of resources available to adult learners in Windham County, including the Center’s new Digital Learning Lab, made possible through Comcast’s generous support. The lab provides enhanced Internet… © Vermont Adult Learning