Monday and Wednesday evening classes run from January 12 - February 11 (5 weeks).

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

Includes your own welding gear. The package includes a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, chipping hammer, pliers, safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Monday and Wednesday evening classes run from January 12 - February 11 (5 weeks).

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

Bring your own protective gear.

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Tuesday & Thursday evening classes run from February 17 - March 19 (5 weeks)

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

Includes your own welding gear. The package includes a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, pliers, 2 pairs of safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Designed for intermediate and advanced students, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more basic training.   Welding II is a next step for those who have taken Welding I or have welding experience. Students work on skills specific to their interest or need. Metal Inert Gas -MIG, Tungsten Inert Gas - TIG, ARC and Oxy-acetylene on various materials and stock configurations are covered.  Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. Helmet and gloves are available for use.

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Tuesday & Thursday evening classes run from February 17 - March 19 (5 weeks)

5:30 – 8:30pm, 30 hours

Bring your own protective gear.

Designed for intermediate and advanced students, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more basic training.   Welding II is a next step for those who have taken Welding I or have welding experience. Students work on skills specific to their interest or need. Metal Inert Gas -MIG, Tungsten Inert Gas - TIG, ARC and Oxy-acetylene on various materials and stock configurations are covered.  Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. Helmet and gloves are available for use.

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Contact the American Sign Language Institute in St. Albans, VT for more information.  Website: asltraininginstitute.org, Email asltraininginstitute@gmail.com and Phone 802-393-2999.

Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/certified_clinical_medical_assistant/

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly on the website given above.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-0617 or email careertraining@maplerun.org. 

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients.

In this course, you will medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties.

You will also learn medical terms and their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

You will be also able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.

Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-training-for-cmaa/

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly on the website given above.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-0617 or email careertraining@maplerun.org. 

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. To stand out in this high-demand field, you need a specialized skill set and certification. This National Healthcareer Association-certified course will train you for an entry-level position as clinical medical assistant and prepare you for the certification exam.

You will learn how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work. In addition, you will be trained to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical record, administer injections, and more. You will also study body systems and their main functions, so you can assist with patient exams. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.

First, did you know that Class A drivers start off at $65,000 right here in Vermont? That's confirmed through Pro Driver Training in Enosburg/Milton.

Age requirement: Minimum age is 17. Must be 18 to take the permit test.

Contact Pro Driver Training at (802) 893-4955.

Here are the steps in earning a CDL Class A License:

1. Take the CDL Permit Prep Course

2. Pass a Dept. of Transportation physical (suggested to complete before permit test)

3. Take the CDL Permit Test

4. Enroll in CDL Class A training (done through Pro Driver) (grants are available through VSAC, VocRehab, PathStone and NCTC.)

5. Take CDL Class A licensing driver's exam. Get hired immediately!!

After students turn 21, they can become interstate drivers.

More questions about the process itself? Contact Pro Driving at (802) 893-4955.