Learning & Workforce Development

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Are you looking to gain new skills or knowledge in an industry you're curious about, further your education, or try a new hobby? Whatever your interest and goals are, the sites listed below can help you in your learning journey. 

Resources with an asterisk* require a login with your library card number. If you need help, ask us

 

Learning

EEE Vermont
Education & Enrichment for Everyone is a lifelong-learning organization which meets in South Burlington. It is open to anyone interested in educational experiences without tests, papers, or grades.

Khan Academy
The Khan Academy mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Includes math, science, economics, technology, test prep and more.

Learning Express Library* 
Self-paced learning modules, tests, tutorials and e-books to help you with your career and college preparation.
Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is replacing Learning Express Library. Learning Express Library expires on May 31, 2024.

Mango Languages*
Study from your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Center at UVM
OLLI at the University of Vermont seeks to engage the minds, stimulate the senses, and foster learning through a wide range of classes, programs, travel opportunities, and social activities.

Udemy*
On-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and courses are updated or replaced monthly with new material on emerging topics.

Universal Class
Hundreds of courses covering all kinds of subjects including computers, health, finance, parenting.
Udemy is replacing Universal Class. Universal Class will continue until August 31, 2024.
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Vermont Adult Learning
VAL helps you build basic reading and math skills, get a high school diploma, or improve English language skills.

Workforce Development

Childcare Resource
Childcare Resource helps parents find childcare and resources to help pay for it.

Occupation Outlook Handbook
The OOH is published by the US Department of Labor, offering career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Vermont Department of Labor - Career Resource Center
Find your local Career Resource Center and view their monthly calendar for career training opportunities.

Vermont Department of Labor- JobLink
Whether you're looking for that perfect job, perfect employee, or information on an industry or workforce, Vermont JobLink is for you.

Vermont Online Library Career and Job Resources*
Career Transitions is an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end, using your library card to register.

Vermont Works for Women
Works to address the needs of women in Vermont to earn a livable wage and to succeed despite numerous personal, educational and economic barriers to employment.