Area workforce development opportunities
include state, regional, and local institutions as well as numerous
state and regional organizations.
University of Vermont
Extension Service is a continuing educational process providing
programs for businesses, families, and community groups throughout
the county and is affiliated with the University of Vermont.
(802) 773-3349. The Division of Continuing Education's mission
is to create a joint venture, partnership and collaboration
with public agencies, private industry, school systems and
civic organizations to deliver timely & relevant educational
products of the highest quality in the most cost-effective
manner. (802) 747-0060
Trinity College of Vermont
Offers a Women's Small Business Program in the Rutland area,
which includes a variety of workshops and classes for women
interested in starting a business, improving their business,
or learning skills to help them in the business world. (802)
773-3349
Castleton State College
Castleton State College, founded in 1787 is located in Castleton,
with a center in Rutland. It offers associates, baccalaureate
and masters degrees for Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.
www.castleton.edu
College of St. Joseph
College of St. Joseph is a private, Catholic, co-ed, fully
accredited liberal arts college providing associate, bachelors
and masters degrees in liberal arts and professional areas.
The college offers both day and evening classes in 30 degree
programs to serve adults and traditional college age populations
throughout New England. www.csj.edu
Community College of Vermont
Community College of Vermont, which is the second largest
college in the state and has classrooms at the Howe Center
in Rutland, offers associates degrees in self designed concentrations.
Providing primarily night classes, CCV is a fully accredited
member of the State College System and has the lowest tuition
rate available. (802) 775-6996
Green Mountain College
Green Mountain College, chartered in 1834 and located
in Poultney, offers two and four year associates programs,
as well as baccalaureate programs in education, retailing,
business, recreation and several other fields. (802) 287-9313
Stafford Technical Center
Stafford Technical Center is a public educational center
serving students in grades 11-12 from the ten regional
high schools. It provides an evening adult education program,
and adult diploma program and specialized training programs
for business and industry. (802) 773-1990
Vermont Interactive Television
Vermont Interactive Television, located at Stafford
Technical Center, is a two-way audio and visual communication
network connecting Rutland to 12 other Vermont sites as
well as national and international ISDN connections providing
video conferencing services for business and organizations.
