Vermont State University’s Division of Professional Development & Continuing Education (DPDCE) is the university’s hub of connectivity, with a focus on access, flexibility, quality, and hands-on learning.
- Workforce training for learners of all ages — to prepare for new careers in in-demand fields and to upskill and reskill to be competitive in the workplace
- Economic development throughout Vermont — across industries and throughout schools and organizations
- Innovative workplace opportunities for students — apprenticeships, applied learning, entrepreneurial ventures, and more
Vermont State’s DPDCE Division Includes Five Centers and Program Areas:
With a focus on upskilling and reskilling Vermont workers, the Center for Workforce & Professional Education offers:
- Employer-supported cohorts leading to degrees, certificates, and courses
- Credit-bearing apprenticeship programs
- Credit-bearing courses to help students move toward degree programs
- Non-credit high-demand skill development programs, and courses
Registered Apprenticeship Programs
With the goal of increasing the licensed workforce in skill-based professions, programs include:
- Non-credit instruction to meet the apprenticeship standards for USDOL/VTDOL
- Management of registration and hours tracking for apprenticeship completion
- Proctoring licensure tests for apprentices who complete the program
- Support to VTDOL to strengthen employer-apprentice-customer relationships
With the goal of developing the workforce to spur innovation in this sector, fill job vacancies, and prepare the next generation of farmers and ag-entrepreneurs, the Center will offer new ag-specific training programs and internships and encourage entrepreneurial ventures.
Questions?
Please email us at Workforce@VermontState.edu with any questions or requests and someone from our team will contact you.