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155 Ayers Street • Barre, Vermont 05641 • Tel: 802-476-6237 • Fax: 802-476-4045

General Information

Financial Aid

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers non-degree grants for technical center courses. Contact Andrea Gould at the VSAC Outreach Program, 1-800-882-4166, and ask for Outreach to make an appointment to complete the VSAC non-degree application.

 

 

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

For any employer registering three or more employees for a course, there is a 10% discount. Please call for more information.

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.

spring 2012 schedule

Tooling-U and Ed-2-Go classes: Industry standard classes in various areas. Phone Dottye for more information or email: drickbtc@u61.net.

Check out fall classes in Computers, Culinary Arts, Finance, Health, Human Services and Home Improvement.

Coming later this school year: Courses in Photoshop, Digital Photography, Handyperson/Home Improvement, Plumbing, and Electrical. Classes begin in March. Watch the website for more information. Right-click here to download the registration form. (PDF Format)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. Classes that do not meet the required minimum number of students will be canceled.

Finance Courses

Accounting 1
Learn the basics of accounting including posting, ledgers, payroll, and statements.
Instructor: Dottye RicksLocation: Room 125
Dates and TimesHours: 18
Mondays and Wednesdays6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 2, 2012–April 30, 2012
Tuition: $195, materials included; or Accounting 1 & 2 for $365.

 

Accounting 2
Learn additional basics of accounting including subsidiary ledgers and advanced statements.
Instructor: Dottye RicksLocation: Room 125
Dates and TimesHours: 18
Mondays and Wednesdays6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 2, 2012–June 4, 2012
Tuition: $195, materials included; or Accounting 1 & 2 for $365.

 

Quickbooks 1
Learn basic techniques for setting up a business in QuickBooks with an instructor from Salvador & Babic, PC, CPA.
Instructor: Lorri OtisLocation: Room 131
Dates and Times Hours: 16
Tuesdays and Thursdays6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 24, 2012–May 17, 2012
Tuition: $185, materials included or QB 1 & 2 for $350

 

Quickbooks 2
Learn more advanced techniques for setting up a business in QuickBooks., with an instructor from Salvador & Babic, PC, CPA.
Instructor: Lorri OtisLocation: Room 131
Dates and Times Hours: 16
Tuesdays and Thursdays6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 22, 2012–June 14, 2012
Tuition: $185, materials included or QB 1 & 2 for $350

 

Smart Financial Strategies
Learn strategies for securing a more stable financial future. Instructor is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.
Instructor: Ryan LaCroixLocation: Room 131
Dates and TimesHours: 16
Thursdays6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
March 1, 2012–April 19, 2012
Tuition: $165

 

Red Cross Courses

Adult CPR_AED
Learn skills to respond to adult breathing and cardiac emergencies. Includes adult AED training.
Instructor: Sheila ClearyLocation: Room 131
Dates and TimesHours: 4
3rd Wednesday of each month - pick one date.5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, April 18, May 16, June 20
Tuition: $70

 

Baby-Sitting
Designed for youth who want to learn or improve upon their baby-sitting skills.
Instructor: Sheila ClearyLocation: Room 131
Dates and TimesHours: 6
Saturday - pick one date.9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
February 25, 2012 or April 28, 2012
Tuition: $85

 

First Aid
Learn skills to respond to adult breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Instructor: Sheila ClearyLocation: Room 131
Dates and Times Hours: 4
1st Wednesday of each month - pick one date.5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 7, April 4, May 2, June 6
Tuition: $60

 

Child Infant CPR
For child care providers, teachers, parents, and others who care for children. Learn skills to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children to 12 years of age. Pediatric AED is available.
Instructor: Sheila Cleary Location: Room 131
Dates and Times Hours: 4
2nd Wednesday of each month - pick one date 5:30 - 9:30
Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 28, April 25, May 23, June 25, July 11
Tuition: $50

CPR Recertification
For recertification for those with a current active card.
Instructor: Sheila Cleary Location: Room 131
Dates and Times Hours: 2
4th Wednesday of each month - pick one date. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25
Tuition: $50

 

Human Services Courses

CDA 2
Prepare to test for the national Child Development Associate credential.
Instructor: Kathi FullerLocation: Room 126
Dates and Times Hours: 60 class; 60 preparation
Tuesdays and occasional all-day Saturday 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
February 7, 2012–June 26, 2012
Tuition: $950

 

CDA Recertification
Qualifies for recertification for the CDA. 4.5 CUs.
Instructor: Lori HebertLocation: TBA
Dates and TimesHours:45
on-line for 10 weeks
March 1, 2012–May 15, 2012
Tuition: TBA

 

Computer Courses

Basic Computers
Learn operating systems, storage, files, software, shareware, internet and email basics.
Instructor: Dottye RicksLocation: Room 131
Dates and TimesHours: 12 hours
Mondays4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
April 2, 2012–May 21, 2012
Tuition: $135

 

Excel 1
Introductory Excel topics including features, text, formatting, formulas, and charts.
Instructor: Scott Griggs Location: Room 133
Dates and TimesHours: 17.5
Thursdays5:30 - 8:00
March 8, 2012–April 19, 2012
Tuition: $175, text is additional

 

Health Courses

LNA 3
Prepare for the written and practical LNA exam. Interview required and scheduled for January 23 - 25, 2012. This is a NO-MISS class.
Instructor: Cindy Pratt and Nikki Bristow Location: Room 136 and Woodridge Nursing Home
Dates and TimesHours: 100
Tuesdays and Thursdays6:00 - 9:00/10:00 p.m.
February 2, 2012–May 10, 2012
Tuition: $950; $20, licensing; $115, testing

 

LNA 4
Prepare for the written and practical LNA exam. Interview required for acceptance into the program and scheduled for Feb 20-24. This is a NO-MISS class.
Instructor: Lynda Volz, Sherry Barnard, and Lori KnowltonLocation: Room 136 and Woodridge Nursing Home
Dates and TimesHours: 100 hours
Mondays and Wednesdays5:00 p.m. - 8:00/9:00 p.m.
March 5, 2012–June 20, 2012
Tuition: $950; Licensing: $20; Testing: $115

 

LNA, Summer Intensive
Prepare for the written and practical LNA exam. Interview required and scheduled for May 21 - 23, 2012. This is a NO-MISS class. This is a very intensive class and requires concentrated study and commitment.
Instructor: Lynda Volz, Sherry Barnard, and Lori KnowltonLocation: Room 136 and Woodridge Nursing Home
Dates and TimesHours: 100
Mondays - Thursdays3:00-9:00 pm, class; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 pm, clinical
Tuition: $950; Licensing: $20; Testing: $115

 

PCA
Using the CareWell Training materials, learn to be a personal care attendant.
Instructor: Karen Martin Location: Room 132
Dates and Times Hours: 40 hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
March 6, 2012–April 26, 2012
Tuition: $500

 

Home Improvement and Handyman Courses

Handy Electrical
Learn basic do-it-yourself electrical techniques for your home. There will be an additional $5.00 materials fee.
Instructor: Jan RutaLocation: Room 26, HVAC Lab
Dates and TimesHours: 10
Wednesdays6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 14, 2012–April 11, 2012
Tuition: $125

 

Handy Home Repair
Learn do-it-yourself basics for repairing your home.
Instructor: Patti GarbeckLocation: Building Trades Area
Dates and TimesHours: 10
Tuesdays6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 6, 2012–April 3, 2012
Tuition: $140, materials included

 

Culinary Courses

ServSafe
Earn your nationally recognized food safety certification.
Instructor: Wendy Clark Location: Room 125
Dates and Times Hours: 9
Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
February 11
Tuition: $175, book required, and may be picked up as soon as payment is received.

 

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