Learning & Workforce Development
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.
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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.
Mango Languages*
Study from your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep replaced Learning Express Library on May 31, 2024.
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*
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 25,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
Udemy replaced Universal Class on August 31, 2024.
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.
Gale OneFile Vocations and Careers*
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
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 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.
