Before February break Culinary Arts took a walking field trip to the Barre Area Senior Center (BASC) where students catered a lunch for seniors. This is a one Tuesday a month collaboration that the Baking and Culinary program has been doing with the Barre Area Senior Center. It is such a great opportunity for the students to learn catering production, customer service and to help serve our community at the same time! The folks at BASC have been overjoyed with the quality of the meals and the professionalism of the students.

Before February break, CVCC Automotive students worked on their financial literacy with the help of financial counselors Emily and Amanda from East Rise Credit Union. The guest speakers from our local community guided students through the essential steps of creating a personal budget and emphasized the importance of informed financial decisions. Students engaged in hands-on learning, making personal choices to understand their impact on financial futures. During the interactive lesson, students challenged themselves in a budgeting game that simulated real-life scenarios, highlighting how personal financial decisions affect overall budgets. They expressed appreciation for this straightforward lesson, noting its accessibility for teenagers and its potential benefits for their futures. Students found the experience useful and enjoyable, acknowledging that living independently is not as easy as they might have thought.

Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place March 12th and March 13th. Signups will be shared out via instructors. Keep an eye out for an email invitation from your student's instructor with information on how to sign up!

Vermont Legislators are asking for your help to make sure your voice and the voices of your communities are heard loud and clear in the legislative process. The Speaker of the House has released a survey so you can provide your feedback. Click the link below to complete the survey or open the flyer to learn more! Your Voice on Vermont’s Public Education Future Survey.

Ready to Rise? Enroll in the Baking Arts Program for 2025-2026!

Are you passionate about pastries? Curious about cakes? Dreaming of mastering the art of baking in a real commercial kitchen? The Baking Arts Program is looking for motivated students who are ready to take their skills to the next level!

We’re searching for students who:
🧁 Are self-starters with a strong work ethic

🥖 Meet the program prerequisites and are ready to commit

🥯 Work well in teams and enjoy collaborative learning

🥨 Can handle standing for long periods while working hands-on

🍰 Are eager to learn, make mistakes, and grow from them

🧑🏻‍🍳 Want to become professional chefs in the fast-paced world of baking and pastry

If you’re ready to blend passion with hard work and creativity, this program is for you!

Apply for the 2025-2026 Baking Arts Program and take the first step toward your future career in the baking industry.

Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to turn your passion into a profession!

Cosmetology allows you to apply your artistic skills in an industry dedicated to helping people look and feel their best. This two-year program provides the knowledge and training necessary to succeed and prepares you for the Vermont State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam. Additionally, you'll explore a variety of career paths within the industry. In your second year, you'll gain hands-on experience running your student salon at CVCC, offering hair cutting and coloring, chemical texturizing, waxing, skincare, nail care, and makeup application services.

Design & Fabrication (Stone Trades) is seeking several applicants for next year's program. It offers students the opportunity to participate in a one-of-a-kind program that introduces high school students to the time-honored traditions of stone sculpture and the advanced manufacturing processes of CAD, 3D printing/scanning, and CNC.

Applications for Design & Fabrication can be found here, and on the CVCC website, www.cvtcc.org.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit and tour of the D&F program, please contact, Giuliano Cecchinelli, Design & Fabrication Instructor at gcecchinelli@cvtcc.org.

Unleash Your Creativity in Digital Media Arts!

Step into the world of graphic design with no limits. Master Adobe Creative Suite and transform your ideas into stunning visuals. Start with digital photography, sharpen your camera skills, and craft dynamic ad campaigns that demand attention. One day, you’re behind the lens—the next, you’re animating, illustrating, or designing for the music industry.

Earn Industry-Recognized Adobe Certifications

Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, two of the most powerful design tools used by professionals worldwide. By earning an Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) credential, you’ll stand out to employers and colleges, proving your expertise in photo editing, digital illustration, branding, and visual storytelling. These certifications open doors to careers in graphic design, photography, marketing, web design, and more.

Build a College-Ready Artist Portfolio

This program goes beyond skill-building—it helps you create a professional portfolio that showcases your best work. Whether you’re preparing for college admissions, internships, or freelance opportunities, you’ll develop a collection of polished projects that demonstrate your creativity, technical ability, and artistic vision. From typography-driven designs to fully realized digital campaigns, your portfolio will be a testament to your growth as an artist and designer.

Work on Real-World Projects

Collaborate with the community, tackle real design challenges, and gain experience working under industry-standard expectations. Whether you dream of working in advertising, publishing, animation, or multimedia production, this program gives you the foundation to succeed.

This is where passion meets profession. Are you ready to create?

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This second-year option introduces the theory and application of concepts related to the Paramedic level of the EMS profession. This is the only second year program in Vermont and the only one in the United States that high school seniors are able to take paramedic level EMS education. The focus is to provide basic and advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Skills include extending the knowledge of the EMT to a more complex breadth and depth, intravenous access and fluid therapy, medication administration, blind insertion airway devices, and the advanced assessment and management of various medical illnesses and traumatic injuries and follows the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. The program is done as a collaboration with Vermont State University and earns students 33 credits towards an associate’s degree. Once the students complete the full course they are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification exam.

Lots of illness going around - wash your hands and if you have a fever and/or are throwing up, please take care of yourself and remain home until you are 24 hours fever free. If you have been struggling with attendance, make sure to be seen by a Doctor or Express Care to get the absence medically excused. Thank you!

When students arrive late or receive an early dismissal they are required to check in with the front office before leaving. Students are expected to sign in and out of the CVCC Main Office after the start of the program on the student sign out sheet. It is important for students to sign out so that CVCC knows who is in attendance in case of emergencies.

We here at Central Vermont Career Center (CVCC) have some great programs including: Automotive Technology, Baking Arts, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Design & Fabrication: Stone Trades, Digital Media Arts, Electrical Technology, Emergency Services, Exploratory Tech., Medical Professions, Plumbing and Heating, Welding and Cooperative Education. If you didn't apply during our first round, second round applications opened on January 17, 2025.

Did you know that students in our sending region may attend other tech or career centers? If our local tech center does not have the career path you or your student is seeking to follow - another center might. A student may apply to another tech center only after determining that the program is not offered at their local center or if they have been denied access to their choice program at CVCC. What's the catch? Well, transportation. Although the programming will be paid for, you need to find your own way to programs outside of CVCC. If you do have a method of transportation, it's a great idea to check out all of your options!

Here are some of those centers most accessible to our students in alphabetical order:

Burlington Technical Center has Automotive Science & Repair, Aviation & Aerospace, Design, Engineering & Fabrication, Education Training & Leadership and Homeland Security/Criminal Justice.

Center for Technology Essex has Childhood Education & Human Services, Computer Systems Technology, Dental Assisting, Engineering & Architectural Design, Gaming Animation/Web Design and Natural Resources - Forestry and Horticulture or Mechanical and Small Engines.

Green Mountain Technology & Career Center has Business Administration, Computer Networking Technology, Engineering, Forestry & Land Management and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems.

Randolph Technical Career Center has Criminal Justice/Cybersecurity, Dental Assisting, Design Manufacturing and Fabrication, Diesel Technology, Diversified Agriculture and Education Services.

River Bend Career and Tech Center has Cyber Security, Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resources, Heavy Equipment, and Teacher Education.

Each tech center has it's own spring application process, all of which can be found on their websites. Check out these options for flexible pathways! Check out all of Vermont's CTE offerings at https://vermontcte.com/

A reminder: Even if your sending school has planned closure, such as Professional Development or School Vacation, and CVCC is open students are expected to attend their CVCC program. You can find school calendar differences on our public calendar.

If adverse weather conditions cause school to be closed or delayed, an announcement will be made by the Superintendent by 6:30 AM on local television station WCAX and Facebook. Everyone should also receive an automated phone message. If you do not receive a message please call and inform us so we can take care of it.

With a delayed day, the Central Vermont Career Center will begin classes at 9:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available from 9:20-9:40am.

If a sending high school is closed due to bad weather, their students will not be driving to the Career Center in bad weather. Students will be given administrative absence.

If a sending high school has a late start due to bad weather and is sending a bus to CVCC then students are expected to attend CVCC and will be given an administrative tardy.

Check out available scholarships! This list is updated throughout the year as we update scholarships available to students.

If you or your business would like to create/offer a scholarship for our CVCC students, please reach out to our Scholarship Committee Hannah Leland (hleland@cvtcc.org) or Abbey Allen (aallen@cvtcc.org).

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The 3D Technology Summer Institute at Vermont State University (VTSU) – Randolph offers students the chance to explore cutting-edge 3D Imaging, 3D Printing, and 3D Modeling through hands-on, two-week intensive courses—while earning college credits for free!

Program Highlights:

* Earn 3 College Credits Per Course (up to 9 total)
* Free Tuition, Housing, and Meals for Vermont residents
* On-campus, hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art 3D Technology Design labs
* Flexible Participation – Students can enroll in one, two, or all three sessions
* Take all three courses to earn a Certificate in 3D Technology!

Session Dates:

Session 1: 3D Imaging | June 22 – July 3
Session 2: 3D Printing | July 6 – 18
Session 3: 3D Modeling | July 20 – August 1

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to jumpstart their college journey, gain hands-on experience, and explore career paths in technology, design, and engineering—all at no cost.

Please help us share this opportunity with your students and families.

Interested students can learn more and apply at:

VermontState.edu/YouthCamps

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont offers a variety of fun, immersive, residential summer learning programs hosted at college campuses all over the state. Each Institute focuses on a unique area of interest, and introduces you to mentors and friends who will help you pursue your passions and transform your future.

Explore each Institute’s page to learn more about the unique aspects of each program!

2025 Applications are open now and will close on March 31st, 2025!

Email: jemerson@cvtcc.org
Website: https://cvtcc.org/
Location: 155 Ayers St #2, Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-476-6237
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centralvermontcareercenter