Vermont Technical College’s graduating class of 2021 achieved a 99% placement rate, reflecting that they are either employed or enrolled in continuing education programs after completing their certificate or degree. Since 2014, Vermont Technical College has had an average placement rate of more than 97%. As in years past, 98% of Vermont Technical College’s graduates […]
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Vermont Tech Announces Vision for Future “Center for Agriculture & Food Entrepreneurship”
Vermont Technical College (VTC) builds on its 120-year history of educating Vermont’s farmers and food system workers with the announcement of a new Center for Agriculture & Food Entrepreneurship, set to open as early as the fall of 2023 at Vermont State University. The vision for the center aligns with Vermont’s agricultural future and ever-evolving […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update February 18, 2022
We’re #1 AND #7! EXCITING NEWS! A new Georgetown University report found that Vermont Tech ranked #1 in Vermont and #7 nationally among four-year public universities with the best return-on-investment! This means after you graduate, you will earn back your Vermont Tech tuition investment sooner than graduates from any other higher education institution in Vermont […]
Continue ReadingVermont Tech Ranks #1 in Vermont & #7 Nationally Among Four-year Public Universities with Best Short-term Return on Investment
Vermont Technical College ranks first in the state and #7 nationally among four-year public universities with best short-term net value, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). Georgetown CEW’s new return-on-investment tool ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by net value at several benchmarks — after 10 years […]
Continue ReadingWorld-Renowned Expert in Design for Additive Manufacturing Joins Vermont Tech
Andreas Vlahinos, PhD, CTO of Advanced Engineering Solutions, joins Vermont Tech (VTC) as Visiting Professor. Vlahinos is a world-renowned expert in design for additive manufacturing, computer-aided innovation, and generative design who has worked with companies including SpaceX, General Dynamics, and TetraPak. Vlahinos will teach undergraduate students in partnership with Jeremy Cornwall, MS, associate professor and […]
Continue ReadingDelayed Opening February 4
Due to inclement Weather, Vermont Tech will have a delayed opening to 10 am on February 4, 2022. Please keep an eye on your email and our website for additional updates.
Continue ReadingBlack History Month
Vermont Tech is celebrating Black History Month with the theme of 28 days of Black Excellence. We will be honoring the contributions of Black professionals within each of our Academic Schools. The celebration weeks are: Week 1: School of Agriculture, Plant, and Animal Sciences Week 2: School of Professional Studies and Management Week 3: School […]
Continue ReadingAlumnus Wins Food Network Holiday Baking Contest
Adam Monette of St. Albans, Vermont, was named the winner of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship on December 20, 2021. Monette, a culinary instructor at Northwest Career and Technical Center (NCTC), competed alongside 12 bakers from across the country to win $25,000 and a feature in Food Network Magazine. He is a graduate of Vermont Tech’s […]
Continue ReadingNew Respiratory Therapy Distance Education Site in White River Junction
Vermont Technical College has expanded its Respiratory Therapy program with a new distance education site in White River Junction increasing access to applied education in another corner of the state and region. The expansion comes at a time when Vermont has seen a shortage of respiratory therapists. “Our goal in expanding this program is to […]
Continue ReadingNursing Students Surpass National Average on Licensure Exam
Graduates of Vermont Technical College’s Practical Nursing (PN) certificate and Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) have exceeded the national average for pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the third year in a row. The nationwide examination has been in place in the United States since 1982. “At a time when […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update January 18, 2022
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break. Welcome back for the winter/spring semesters. We ordered some new snow for your return! NECHE Progress Report Thank you to ALL who shared and provided feedback on the draft progress report to NECHE, our accrediting entity, we sent out last month. We […]
Continue ReadingMLK Day Events 2022
This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration is officially on January 17, 2022. In celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, we at Vermont Tech will honor his legacy throughout the first week of the spring 2022 semester. We will have opportunities to reflect on how we foster a “Beloved Community” on our campuses and […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Causing Vermont’s Dearth of Nurses?
As published in Seven Days by Colin Flanders Vermont has long needed more nurses than its colleges can train, and the gap has only widened during the pandemic as burned-out health care workers retire or quit faster than they can be replaced. Hospitals are filling hundreds of vacant nurse positions with expensive traveling workers, while the […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update December 15, 2021
Here we are at the end of the semester. As we look toward the winter break, I wish you luck with your final exams. I also express my heartfelt thanks for each and every one of you. Together we are “Vermont Tech Stronger.” The gift of our community is one I have much gratitude for […]
Continue ReadingEngineering Students Place First in Annual Golf Tournament
A team of Vermont Tech engineering students placed first at the annual Vermont Society of Engineers’ (VSE) golf tournament, held September 24, 2021 at the Stowe Country Club in Stowe, Vermont. The Green Knight team, comprising Quinn Munns (of Jericho, VT), Thomas Ferguson (of Deering, NH), Ronnie Corey (of South Burlington, VT), and Michael Ranaldo […]
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