155 Ayers Street • Barre, Vermont 05641 • 802-476-6237
 

Spring 2010 Course Offerings

Check out courses in Culinary Arts, Computers, Healthcare, Automotive, Industry, Art, English, Home Improvement, and Finance. Class sizes are limited—registration is confirmed only upon receipt of deposit or payment. Contact Dottye Ricks at 476-1487 or drickbvt@u61.net for more information. Download a registration form here. (Right-click, PDF format)

Culinary Arts Classes

ServSafe
Earn your nationally recognized and accredited food safety certification.
Instructor: Wendy Clark Room: Culinary Arts Room
Saturday, 8 hours
Dates: TBA Tuition: $165 Materials included.

 

Computer Classes

 

Computer Networking/CISCO Training
Phone 476-1487 for more information.
Instructor: TBA Location:
Evenings and times: TBA Hours: 100
Tuition: $1275

 

Basic Computers
 
Instructor: Sandra Wetzel Location: 131
Tuesdays, 4–6 p.m. Hours: 16 hours
April 6–June 1. No class April 22
Tuition: $165, No text.

 

Adobe Photoshop CS4
 
Instructor: Location:
Wednesdays Hours: 16
Tuition:

 

Microsoft Word
Word topics include working with documents, text formatting, and using headers/footers.
Instructor: Sandra Wetzel Location: Room 131
Tuesdays, 6–6 p.m. April 6–June 1. No class on April 22
Hours: 16 each  
Tuition: $165. No text.

 

Quick Website Construction
Using a free website creation application, learn to create your own multi-page website without having to use html. Learn how to upload files, photos, calendars, etc. to your website.
Instructor: Linda McSweeney Location: Library Media Arts
Mondays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Hours: 12
April 5–May 17. No class on April 19
Tuition: $125

 

Keyboarding
 
Instructor: TBA Location: Room 122
Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. Hours: 24
April 6–June 1. No class April 22.
Tuition: $165. No text.  

 

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Creating the Story: Creative Writing for Adults
 
Instructor: Terri Vest
Location:
Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. March 17–April 7
Mondays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. April 12–May 10
Hours: 16  

 

Finance Classes

Career Planning for Adults in a Chaotic Economy
Discover options for employment during economically trying times.
Instructor: Andrea Gould, VSAC Room: 124
Tuesday, May 4, 6–8 p.m. Hours: 2
Tuition: Free.

 

 

Educational and Financial Aid Options for Adults
Find sources for financing adult education.
Instructor: Andrea Gould, VSAC Room: 124
Tuesday, May 11, 6–8 p.m. Hours: 2
Tuition: Free.

 

Quickbooks 1 & 2
Develop skills in setting up a QuickBooks company.
Instructor: Lori Otis Location: 122
QuickBooks 1 16 hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 6–8 p.m.
April 26–May 19  
QuickBooks 2 16 hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 6–8 p.m.
May 24–June 21 No class May 31
Tuition: $165 each, or QuickBooks 1 & 2 for $300.

 

Accounting 1 & 2
 
Instructor: TBA
Location: Room 137  
Accounting 1  
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30–7:30 p.m.
April 6–April 20 Hours: 16
Accounting 2  
Thursdays 5:30–7:30 p.m.
May 6–June 24 Hours: 16
Tuition: $165 each, or Accounting 1 & 2 for $300.

 

 

ToolingU Online Classes: Limit 8 students per class

Supervision/Management Training
Online instruction and certification in management, supervision, manufacturing, maintenance, & others. Limit of 8. Contact Dottye: 476-1487 or drickbvt@u61.net for more information.

 

Automotive Classes

ASE Test Prep: Brakes
 
Instructor:  
Location:  
Wednesdays Hours: 18
Tuition: $185  

 

 

Health Classes

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
 
Tuition: $900
LNA June Intensive  
Instructors: Lynda Volz and Sherry Barnard
Location: 136 A and B and Woodridge Nursing Home
Monday–Friday 1:00–7:00/9:00/10:00 p.m.
June 8–July 3 100 hours
Additional hours as necessary including weekends
   

LNA

 
Instructors:
Location:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00–9:00/10:00 p.m.
$900 January-April
   
LNA  
Instructors:  
Location:  
$900  
   
PCA  
Instructor:  
Location:  
Monday and Wednesday March-May
Tuition: $365  

 

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Home Improvement Classes

Green Construction Prep
 
Instructor:
Location:
Thursdays Hours: 16
$185, includes materials

 

Handyperson Series  
Automotives
Instructor: Travis Burbank  
Location: Automotive Bay  
Mondays, 6–8 p.m.  
April 5–May 17 Hours: 12
$125 or combine with another handyperson class, $235 for both
   
Carpentry  
Instructor:  
Location:  
Thursdays Hours: 12
$125  
   
Electrical  
Instructor: Jan Ruta  
Location: HVAC Room  
Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m.  
April 28–June 2 Hours: 12
$125 or combine with another handyperson class, $235 for both
   
Plumbing  
Instructor:  
Location:  
Tuesdays Hours:12
$125  
   

 

English Classes

Conversational English
For those with English as a second language.
Instructor:
Location:
Tuesdays  
Hours: 9 Tuition: $85

 

 

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General Information

Financial Aid

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers non-degree grants for technical center courses. Call VSAC at 1-800-882-4166 or the Adult Education Office at 476-1487 for more information.

Download the VSAC Non-Degree
Grant Application here.

(PDF format, right-click to download)

 

Senior Citizen Discount

For those aged 62 and up, there is a 10% discount. Additional discounts may be possible on a space-available basis for classes meeting minimum enrollments. Call the Adult Education Office at 476-1487 for more information.

Course Discounts for Employers

In partnership with the VT Training Program, Department of Economic Development, we are able to offer a 50% discount to select, industry-specific employer-supported students in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CAD,  Keyboarding, Web Design, Office Accounting, and LNA. To see if you are eligible for this discount, call the Adult Education Office at 476-1487.

In those businesses not eligible for the VT Training Program discount, we offer a 10% discount for employers who register three or more employees in one course.

Refunds and Cancellations

Tuition refunds will be made only if you notify the Adult Education Office by 4:00 p.m. three days before the class is scheduled to begin. Adult Education will cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. If this occurs, registrants will be notified, and refunds will be made.

Other Services for Adults

High School Diploma: The Vermont Adult Diploma Program offers high school diplomas through assessment, home study, and tutoring. Call the Adult Technical Education Office at 476-1487 for more information.

Have a Request for a Course?

If you have a request,, please let us know, and we’ll see what we can do! Contact Dottye with ideas at 476-1487 or drickbvt@u61.net.