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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

CENTER FOR WORKFORCE & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CWPE)

The Center for Workforce & Professional Education focuses on upskilling and reskilling Vermont workers.

INNOVATIVE TRAINING TO THRIVE IN TODAY'S DYNAMIC WORK ENVIRONMENTS

The Center for Workforce & Professional Education (CWPE) harnesses the capacities of Vermont State University (VTSU) to meet the needs of employers and the workforce, empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive work environment.

Contact us to design a program that meets your individual business needs.

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PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

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Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Learn More about Manufacturing Apprenticeships
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Registered Apprenticeships in Electrical and Plumbing

Learn more about Registered Apprenticeships
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Customized Business and Leadership Training

Learn more about our Professional Development trainings
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MEET OUR TEAM

Center for Workforce & Professional Education | VTSU Williston
Nikole Thayer
Executive Director
Center for Workforce & Professional Education | Remote
Carrie Wright
Director of Operations
Center for Workforce & Professional Education | VTSU Randolph
Sarah Ballou
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Apprenticeship Program Manager
Center for Workforce & Professional Education | VTSU Randolph
Zachary Johnston
Apprenticeship Project Coordinator
Center for Workforce & Professional Education | Remote
Kyra Roberts
Apprenticeship Project Coordinator
Center for Workforce & Professional Education
Mandy Russin
Workforce Student Success Manager
Center for Workforce & Professional Education
John LaFreniere
Outreach Coordinator for Maintenance Technician Programs
Center for Workforce & Professional Education | VTSU Williston
Renee Simkins
VT EPSCOR STEM Program Manager
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Center for Workforce & Professional Education | VTSU Williston
Maggie Jones
VT EPSCoR Educational Outreach Coordinator
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Center for Workforce & Professional Education
Shanti McKenna
Project Manager

Division of Professional Development & Continuing Education is Vermont State University’s hub of connectivity. Here, we’re focused on access, flexibility, quality, and hands-on learning that meet the workforce needs of Vermonter's.

Contact Us

Castleton | Johnson | Lyndon | Randolph | Williston

124 Admin Drive, PO Box 500
Randolph Center, VT 05061

Workforce@VermontState.edu

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