by Janine Fleri
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Meet Tara, the newest addition to VAL’s Leadership Team, in our latest staff profile! Name: Tara Farrell Role at VAL: Director of Human Resources Where were you born? Burlington, Vermont. But I grew up in Jericho, and consider Richmond my second hometown. What is your educational background? I graduated from Rice in South Burlington and moved to
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: April 16, 2024
As a student in grade school, Amanda excelled at math and working with her hands. Reading and writing, however, always posed a challenge and she ultimately graduated with a low reading level. “I’d been out of school for probably 34-35 years and I had not yet gotten above maybe low fourth-grade level,” Amanda shared. Over
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Name: Nina Halsted Role at VAL: Student Support Specialist at Springfield Learning Center and Educational Advisor at White River Junction Learning Center Where were you born? I was born in Chicago, Illinois. I was actually born on N Halsted St believe it or not. From the time I was two years old and onwards, I grew
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: April 11, 2024
Learning a new language can be a challenge, but with the support of VAL’s compassionate English Language Learning (ELL) instructors, it becomes a journey filled with exciting discoveries! Students in our ELL programs have enjoyed several opportunities over the past year to dive into immersive experiences that bring the English language to life. Last summer,
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: April 3, 2024
Chris came to VAL as a determined individual ready to embark on the journey to a new career through our Energy Works training program. Coming from a background in grounds maintenance and lawn care, Chris found himself at a crossroads in his career. Seeking stability and growth, he turned to HireAbility for guidance, where he
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: March 29, 2024
March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, an occasion to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the transgender community! At Vermont Adult Learning, we stand proudly alongside our transgender learners, educators, and community members. We believe in the power of education to create positive change, to break down barriers, and to empower individuals to
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: February 15, 2024
February is Black History Month and members of VAL’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee have compiled several resources to help learners take a deeper dive into what this month means. We hope you find these links useful any time of year! INTRODUCTION to BLACK HISTORY MONTH/GENERAL BACKGROUND: Historical Origins Explained via USA Today History.com Black
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: December 18, 2023
After five and a half years of transformative leadership, Vermont Adult Learning (VAL)’s Executive Director, Hal Cohen, will be retiring at the end of December. We’re happy to share that Hal will be embarking on his next chapter as a doting grandfather! Hal has dedicated more than four decades of his career to nonprofit leadership
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: December 15, 2023
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) recently announced the awardees for the third competitive round of the Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund. The funding supports projects that make a meaningful, community-scale impact. VCRD received more than $99,000 in requests and was able to fund 25 projects totaling $82,500 to support local climate solutions in Vermont.
by Janine Fleri
Posted on: December 8, 2023
Vermont Adult Learning reaffirms our commitment to being a safe and compassionate space for our students during this time of local and global unrest. Please await updates for a student-focused town hall-style forum. To our students and community members, we want you to know that we see you, we hear you, and we value you.
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