Graduations for 2025 are now complete! Check back next spring for our 2026 Graduation schedule.
Graduations are free and open to the public, but we do ask that you please contact your nearest learning center to RSVP so they have a sense of expected attendance. Would you like to support a graduation event in your region? Make a donation today!
We love sharing stories about our students and their journeys with VAL! Doing so helps amplify the reach of our mission by highlighting the successes of our students and program participants.
Rutland Vermont Adult Learning graduates 15, celebrates Honors Society inductees, via Rutland Herald
Vermontitude Episode 122 featuring Windham County Regional Director Matthew Bentley, via Brattleboro Reformer
Photos from Windham County Learning Center’s Open House, via Brattleboro Reformer
Students Overcome Challenges to Earn Diplomas from VT Adult Learning, via Valley News
Vermonters Learn How to Weatherize Homes, via VT Digger
Executive Director Tara Brooks featured on Across the Fence
For Many Cultures, One Path to Excellence, via The Brattleboro Reformer
Upcoming Trailblazers Energy Works Collaboration with Vermont Works for Women, via VT Business Magazine
Immigrant Grateful for Opportunity to Extend Education, via Addison Independent
Non-traditional Learner Earns Diploma, via Addison Independent
Student Thrives with Independent Learning, via Addison Independent
Tara Brooks welcomed as VAL’s new Executive Director ,via Eagle Times, Times Argus, and Manchester Journal.
VAL Announces New Workforce Development Hires, via Eagle Times and VBM.
Keep scrolling to read our archive of print newsletters and be sure to visit our Learning Matters Blog for more highlights and student success stories!
For additional information on news and events at Vermont Adult Learning, please contact Janine Fleri, Development and Communications Director, at (802) 735-1670 or [email protected]
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2023-Spring-Newsletter-for-web.pdf
VAL-September-2022-NEWSLETTER-FINAL.pdf
Our Vision
Vermont Adult Learning works for the day when all Vermonters are prosperous and have the life skills and knowledge to achieve success in their careers, family and community.
Further, we envision Vermont Adult Learning as a leader in education and training for those 16 years and older, and as a key resource in helping Vermonters to be successful in achieving their goals.
Our Mission
Vermont Adult Learning’s mission is to create an innovative, inclusive and equitable learning environment that provides personalized opportunities for education and career development for Vermont residents by building relationships, strengthening communities, and fostering life-long learning.
Media Relations Contacts
Members of our staff can be available to answer specific questions about our programs and services, or to comment on issues related to the programs and services provided by Vermont Adult Learning.
Please direct all media-related inquiries to:
Janine Fleri
Development & Communications Director
(802) 735-1670
[email protected]
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