Vermont Construction Academy

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Keene State OSHA Training institute Education Center here at VCA for an OSHA 510 Construction Standards class taught by Dan Whipple.

There were students who traveled from Michigan, Rhode Island and Massachusetts along with a Vermonter! We really enjoyed getting to know everyone involved.

We are now enrolling for our Summer Bootcamp programs! 🛠️

VCA's fast-paced, skills-forward bootcamp is designed to prepare new tradespeople for immediate success in the construction industry. With a strong focus on safety, hands-on tool use, teamwork, and problem-solving, this program delivers a practical foundation for entry-level carpenters ready to join the workforce. Learn more at www.vermontconstructionacademy.org or email Ross at [email protected] for more info!

📆The 2026 dates are:
Bootcamp 1 (17 Days)
June 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
July 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Bootcamp 2 (17 Days)
July 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29
August 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Full house at VCA today! 🏗️

We've got the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association here for Propane Basics AND a 30-person Lead RRP class with Lead-Edu running simultaneously — so we did what we do best and moved to the shop to make it work.

Flexible space. Real training. No problem.

Need a venue for your next class or event? We'd love to host you! Reach out to [email protected]

This week we had the pleasure of staging a Murder Mystery for our neighbors at The Mill School. This is a yearly event they do for their students and we’re honored to have been asked to stage the crime scene in our storage trailer!

They’ve been a great parter in a few different ways and we’re thankful to be working alongside them in many ways in mutual support of our missions.

We had the pleasure of welcoming the Bring Back the Trades Inc team for a tour of the Vermont Construction Academy and it was an incredible visit! It was so energizing to share our mission of providing hands-on training, industry certifications, and real pathways into the skilled trades with people who are just as passionate about the trades as we are.

A special shoutout to Josh Reap and Matt Musgrave of Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont, for joining the conversation about how we can work together to grow the trades movement across Vermont and New Hampshire. 💪

Together we are making a real impact on workforce development and our communities — and we can't wait for the follow-up visit!

Thank you to the BBTT team for the kind words and for championing the skilled trades!

Over the past year, we've learned something important: it truly takes a village to build a tradesperson.

We've seen students show up ready to work — but without the boots on their feet or the tools in their hands to do it.

So we started the VCA Donation Program — two ways to make a real difference in a student's life:
Support the Mission — every level has a real impact:
$25 helps partially fund a student's needs
$75 buys a pair of insulated work pants or puts you halfway toward a pair of boots
$150 buys a pair of work boots or an insulated work coat
$250 buys a student their first set of hand tools and a tool belt
$500 fully outfits a student with tools, boots, and clothing

Or donate any amount you choose

Sponsor a Student — Cover a student's entire VCA experience from day one to career-ready.

These are Vermont's next builders. They just need the community behind them. Will you be part of their story?

Learn more at

Donate to VCA General donations fund the everyday essentials that make training possible — from steel-toed boots to hand tools to weather-appropriate work clothing.

"The next millionaire class in America is NOT Ai founders, it's the guys who unclog your toilets and fix your roof." Henry Galasso

While everyone is chasing flashy industries, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and other service businesses are quietly becoming some of the most valuable companies in America. These businesses solve problems people will always pay for, which is why demand keeps growing and investors keep buying. The shortage of skilled operators is only making these companies more valuable. The biggest opportunities are usually in the industries most people ignore. #businessbrokerage #hvacbusiness #plumbingbusiness #cashflow #entrepreneurmindset

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, or Raised Garden Bed 🤣

This week we announced the lucky winners from our rasied garden bed raffle! Congratulations to BJ and Maria DeRosia , Val Dymond Pineo, and Nicole Paquette-Helms!

We delivered this one to BJ and Maria in Enosburgh VT yesterday and we love to see the smiles! Enjoy everyone 🌼🌺

🎗️We have a limited number raised beds without legs for sale that are on a first come first served basis. If you are interested, email [email protected].