This two-year program is for the student considering a career in landscaping, arboriculture, forestry, or greenhouse management. Students spend much of their time outside in our on-site nursery, greenhouse, and school landscapes. Students are also exposed to offsite work experiences on several community landscapes, woodlots, and fruit orchards, where they develop skills to get an immediate job. Students also have the opportunity to become a member of the FFA and develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Training Certification Levels 1, 2, 3, 4.
This two-year Health Sciences Program integrates classroom studies with clinical and practical application. Students are exposed to a wide variety of careers in healthcare. They will visit various medical facilities to get a first-hand look at the choices available to them. Guest speakers, classroom and online learning and skills training in a realistic lab setting provide multiple learning strategies for all students.
Level one provides an opportunity for dual enrollment with River Valley Community College, an option that offers three transferable college credits in Medical Terminology. Level 2 students will fulfill the Vermont Board of Nursing requirements necessary to allow students to sit for the Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) exam. Level 2 also provides the opportunity for clinical externships, work cooperatives and dual enrollment with Community College of Vermont, offering three transferable college credits.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
The Two-Year Certificate Program at the Center for Cartoon Studies incorporates the curriculum of their One-Year Program for the first year, which centers around the fundamentals of cartoon studies including: writing, drawing, graphic design, screen-printing, and computer skills that relate to publishing. In the second year, the program revolves around a year-long thesis project. The second year may be completed on location or by distance in a low residency online and correspondence program.
The One-Year Certificate Program at the Center for Cartoon Studies is intended for those with cartoon experience who wish to hone their skills further and work in an official program with the support of faculty and fellow students. Subjects covered include: writing, drawing, graphic design, screen-printing, and computer skills that relate to publishing. If students wish to continue their education past this program, the curriculum prepares students for the second year of the Two-Year Certificate Program.
The Masters of Fine Arts in Cartoon Studies Program at the Center for Cartoon Studies incorporates the curriculum of their One-Year Program for the first year, which centers around the fundamentals of cartoon studies including: writing, drawing, graphic design, screen-printing, and computer skills that relate to publishing. In the second year, the program revolves around a yearlong thesis project. The second year may be completed on location or by distance in a low residency online and correspondence program. The program requires a completed bachelor’s degree at the time of enrollment.
If you are new to the field of nursing and want to enter the workforce quickly, our Practical Nursing Certificate program is designed for you. This nursing education program will put you on track to earn a livable wage as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and prepare you to enter Vermont State’s associate degree in nursing program at the same time.
In Building Trades, students participate in a two-year program during which they construct a new home from start to finish. Students are exposed to all phases of construction, from planning to layout, estimating, and building. This is a real world/life experience for students to safely practice and learn work ethic and a new skill set.
This program includes the following credentials: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Certificate-Construction Core, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
In the Information Technology program, students will learn about the basics of personal computer hardware, networking, and system administration to prepare for a role supporting users and systems across a wide variety of industries.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate, CompTIA A+ Certification.
In the Software Engineering program, students will study computer programming, source code management, and project development to prepare them for a career as a software developer, test engineer, or web developer.
This program includes the following credential(s): ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.
Please note that course offerings may vary throughout the year. Please contact the center to learn more about upcoming offerings.
This Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) course meets Vermont and New Hampshire requirements for licensure contingent upon passing the state exam. LNAs provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. They perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Licensed Nursing Assistant.