In cooperation with the Vermont Department of Education , VADP provides adults the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from their local school by completing a portfolio of projects demonstrating skills that meet state education standards.  The projects can include earning credit for a strong work history, planning for employment or college, and completing a research paper.  Students have choices of projects used to demonstrate some standards.  The program is free of charge to Vermont adults aged 18 and older.  To learn more, call your local Adult Education and Literacy Center or 1-800-322-4004.

Bridge to College is a program that helps Vermonters with a high school credential prepare for success in college. Services may include reviews in reading, writing or math; understanding of expectations in college courses; and preparation for college study skills. Services will be expanded in the coming year in partnership with the Community College of Vermont.

Each Learning Works Center uses computers for assisting student learning and for teaching classes in the use of computers. Introductory classes are free.

ELL stands for English Language Learning. We offer classes for immigrants and refugees interested in learning English or enhancing their current English skills. Students also study citizenship skills for participation in community life in the United States.

The essential skills are reading, writing, math, and problem solving. Each Learning Works center offers instruction for people at 6 different levels from beginners to high school completion. An initial assessment tells us where to start and more about how to help a learner make progress.

Students are expected to spend at least 4 hours each week studying, with as many of these as possible spent at a center where help is available. Beginners often need to spend more time initially in order to make progress.

Skilled and experienced teachers are available at each center, with supplementary assistance from trained volunteers. There is no charge to students.

Services are available for students 16 and older who are not enrolled in school and who make at least one grade level gain with each 75 hours of instruction.

Services are also available for people who have a high school diploma but whose literacy skills in reading, writing or math are not adequate for their next step. In general, these students score below level 6 in the assessment used by the national reporting system.

Family Literacy programs offer education for children, education for their adult family members including effective parenting techniques, and learning time for adult family members and children together. Through these experiences, family members are better able to support each others' education, both in and out of school.

Vermont Adult Learning also collaborates with state, regional and local programs such as the Vermont Council on the Humanities and the Vermont Center for the Book that promote reading and writing at home and at school.

Our skilled staff provides employers with affordable and customized classes to meet the educational and training needs of their employees. Both literacy and work readiness skills can be addressed in programs. For information about cost and design, click here

The GED, also known as the General Educational Development certificate is a high school completion credential available to people 16 or older who have not graduated from high school. The GED is obtained by passing each of the 5 tests. The tests can be taken separately at different times. The cost in Vermont is $12 for each test. Help preparing for the tests is available at each Learning Works center.

There is a new path to a high school diploma for Vermonters age 16-21 who are not enrolled in school. Act 176 authorizes high schools to join forces with Learning Works and youth who have left school to create individualized graduation plans. These plans can include a wide range of education and training experiences, counseling and health services, and innovative community partnerships. There is no cost to the student. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call your local Learning Works Center or 1-800-322-4004.

Making It Work(MIW) is a statewide program that assists persons receiving benefits from the Department of Children and Families' Economic Services Division in developing skills, attitudes, and behaviors essential for obtaining and maintaining employment. MIW includes assessment, modules on specific skills, and work based learning experiences. Reach-Up participants can talk with their case manger about participation.