Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Inc.

All CVAE offices and learning centers will be closed for December Break from 12/24/25 - 1/1/26. We look forward to seeing to in 2026!

Tomorrow, Tuesday December 2 is Giving Tuesday. With decreased funding from the federal government, these are hard times for many of our neighbors and the local organizations that support them. People need more, yet there’s less to give. Please support any of your local non-profits this Giving Tuesday.

Please consider a donation to CVAE. Did you know that low literacy is a major factor in poverty? About 70% of those receiving social services have low literacy. Did you know that when an adult gains a high school credential, their earning potential immediately increases by 26%? That’s life-changing! Your donation to CVAE will help almost 450 adults to gain the skills they need to empower themselves and break cycles of poverty.

For those who are already donors, we thank you. If you are not yet a donor, it's very easy. Just go to https://www.cvae.net/donate. Thank you!

DONATE — Central Vermont Adult Education Donate Your donation directly helps adults in Central Vermont to get ahead! Securely Donate Online CVAE relies on our donors for their support in helping us to fulfill our organizational mission: to provide free adult education and literacy services to teens and adults throughout Washington, Orange....

We'd like you to meet some of our current and past students. Do you know anyone with similar stories who might benefit from our services? Please share this post. We want to hear from you. We'll update this page every few months and let you know when we do. There are so many amazing stories of our amazing students!

TESTIMONIALS — Central Vermont Adult Education Testimonials Celine I was behind my classmates, so as a senior I needed a lot of credits to graduate. My father passed away and it became too much for me. I failed everything. My guidance counselor told me that I could get my diploma through CVAE. I didn’t know what to think about it. I was strugg...

We need your help! Adult education funding (which has been appropriated by Congress and allocated by the Department of Education) is being withheld by the Office of Management and Budget, putting CVAE programs and opportunities at risk. We are a democracy and this needs to change. Please contact your Congressperson and speak out. Demand that funding be restored!

Bernie Sanders: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/
Peter Welch: https://www.welch.senate.gov/email-peter/
Becca Balint: https://balint.house.gov/contact/

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Email Peter | Senator Welch Email Peter Hearing from Vermonters is essential to Peter. Share your opinion, story, or ask him a question by filling out the form below. Email Peter Please note: Security precautions prevent Peter’s office from accepting attachments via email, but you are welcome to mail or fax documents to the ...

Our Randolph learning Center has moved to 36 South Main Street, Randolph. The new location is just 0.3 miles from the old learning center at 10 South Main Street. Look for our sign at the Carriage House, which is next to Gifford Medical Center’s pediatric clinic. Feel free to give Peter a call, set up a tour, and learn more about how we can help you GET AHEAD! (802) 728-4492

Please note that CVAE will be closed next week 12/23-12/27, for a winter break. We'll see you on 12/30! Please enjoy the season and we'll see you on the 30th.

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Are you a current or former student? Are you a friend or family of someone helped by CVAE? Perhaps you're a community member who sees how our work helps your neighbors to GET AHEAD. If so, please consider making a contribution to CVAE this Giving Tuesday. We cannot do our work without the generosity of our community. We have a goal of 20 new donors today. Whether you have $5 or $50,000, your contribution will make a difference. Please consider donating to CVAE. It's really easy!

DONATE — Central Vermont Adult Education Donate Your donation directly helps adults in Central Vermont to get ahead! Securely Donate Online CVAE relies on our donors for their support in helping us to fulfill our organizational mission: to provide free adult education and literacy services to teens and adults throughout Washington, Orange....

It's going to be a great week because VtSHARES 2024 starts today!

From Monday October 21 through Monday November 4, State of Vermont employees can sign up to make a donation to their favorite nonprofit through a simple payroll deduction.

If you're new to VtSHARES, all the info you need to sign up for automatic payroll deductions can be found here: https://vtshares.vermont.gov/content/state-employees. Make sure to follow the link to the "Online Pledge Form."

We at CVAE are very grateful for the support from State employees. It makes a huge difference and truly changes lives. Thank you!

State Employees | VtSHARES Campaign As a State of Vermont employee, VtSHARES affords an opportunity to support a wide variety of pre-approved Vermont causes and nonprofit organizations. We can all share in the spirit of giving to assist those who might be experiencing hardships or a temporary crisis. All gifts through payroll deductio...

Adult Education and Literacy Week starts today. It's a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, past and present, and to welcome new students.

What is adult education and literacy? It's the skills and assets adults need to get ahead in community, family, career, and further education:
- Literacy to 12th grade levels
- High school credentials
- English language learning
- Readiness for college and career training
- Job readiness, including certifications.

We'd love to welcome a bunch of new students this week. If you or someone you know may need our free services, please call (802) 476-4588 or email [email protected]. At CVAE it's all about getting you to where you want to go!