Upcoming Courses or Programs

Green Mountain “Seeds to Success” Program
A 10 week Central Vermont Entrepreneur’s Crash Course 

“Walk in with an idea.  Walk away with a business plan”

Are you a working adult in Central Vermont with a burning business idea but no roadmap to execute it? The Green Mountain “Seeds to Success” Program is a practical, highly structured evening course meticulously designed to fit into your busy schedule. Over the course of 10 weeks, you will transform your conceptual sparks into a fully fleshed-out, launch-ready business plan.

By pairing interactive, collaborative weekly evening sessions with manageable out-of-class field applications, this program respects your time while demanding accountability. Best of all, students will be concurrently enrolled in the self-paced Ed2Go: Creating a Successful Business Plan curriculum through CVCC to anchor their academic learning with technical depth.

Introduction to Welding

A 10 Week / 1 evening per week Welding Foundations Course

Have you always wanted to learn how to fuse metal, fix your own equipment, or dive into the creative world of metal fabrication? This hands-on introductory course is designed specifically for working adults with zero prior welding experience.

This course strips away the intimidation factor, emphasizing workshop safety, core concepts, and immediate, muscle-memory shop practice. You will gain a solid baseline in the three primary welding disciplines: Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and TIG (GTAW), while learning how to cut and prep metal like a professional. By the end of this course, you will possess the confidence and practical skills required to handle basic repairs, start DIY hobby projects, or take the first step toward a new career path.

Licensed Nursing Assistant Program

A 10 Week / 2 evenings per week LNA Licensure Course

The Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) Program at Central Vermont Career Center (CVCC) is a state-approved training course designed to prepare eligible candidates for a rewarding career in direct patient care. This intensive, fast-paced program equips you with the fundamental medical knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate touch required to become a top-notch healthcare professional.

Under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff, LNAs play a vital role on the healthcare team. Graduates of this program will be fully prepared to work in a variety of settings—including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctors’ offices, private duty, and home health care.

What You Will Learn:

• Core LNA Duties: Monitoring patient health status, assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and patient ambulation.
• Clinical & Technical Competency: Mastering diagnostic and medical procedures, medical terminology, medication administration support, and other health-related tasks.
• Life-Saving Certification: The curriculum goes beyond standard training to include the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider course. You will earn your CPR and AED certifications, learn to recognize life-threatening emergencies, and respond effectively to choking incidents.

All-Inclusive Tuition 

Your tuition covers all the necessary resources to complete your training and transition into the workforce. There are no hidden fees. The cost includes:

• Required textbook and workbook
• Expert classroom and skills lab instruction
• Supervised clinical practice at a local healthcare facility
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• LNA Practice Test Book
• LNA State Licensing Exam Fee (Testing will be scheduled as soon after the course concludes as possible)

Food Handler Certification (ServSafe®)

Credentials Awarded: Official ServSafe® Food Handler Certificate (Valid for 3 years)

Prerequisites: None

Course Description

Equip yourself with the fundamental knowledge required to launch or advance your career in the culinary and hospitality industry. This comprehensive, fast-track course is specifically designed for front-line food service employees—including cooks, servers, dishwashers, and hosts—seeking a foundational understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation.

Developed by the National Restaurant Association, this training addresses the core Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) risk factors associated with foodborne illness. Students will explore essential practices required to maintain a safe, sanitary, and legally compliant food service environment. The course concludes with the official 40-question ServSafe® Food Handler assessment administered at the end of class.

Key Learning Objectives

• Basic Food Safety: Identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards that threaten food safety.
• Personal Hygiene: Learn proper handwashing techniques, uniform standards, and health reporting policies.
• Time & Temperature Control: Master the "Danger Zone" rules, proper cooking, cooling, reheating, and safe food storage practices.
• Cross-Contamination & Allergens: Discover methods to prevent the transfer of pathogens and manage food allergen risks safely.
• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Understand the correct procedures for washing dishes, utilizing chemical sanitizers, and maintaining equipment.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is perfect for individuals seeking immediate workforce credentials to boost their resumes, hospitality teams needing standardized training, or community members interested in mastering safe domestic food preservation and handling protocols.

Heavy Equipment 101

Introduction to Construction & Earthmoving Equipment

Have you ever watched a construction site in motion and wanted to be the one behind the controls of a 20-ton machine? Heavy Equipment 101 is a foundational, hands-on introductory course designed for adults looking to break into the construction industry, landowners wanting to safely operate their own machinery, or individuals seeking a practical career pivot.

This course demystifies the heavy machinery world by combining essential classroom safety principles with active, hands-on time in the simulator or operator's seat. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the "Big Four" standard industry machines: Excavators, Backhoes, Bulldozers, and Skid Steers/Compact Track Loaders. From pre-ride safety inspections to basic trenching, grading, and material handling, you will finish this course with the confidence, language, and core muscle memory needed to safely step onto a modern job site.