Vermont Adult Learning’s free Energy Works training offers career opportunities in weatherization and heat pump installation. Get paid up to $1,100 in stipends and start changing your life with competitive starting pay and opportunities to advance.
Free 2 Week Training
Up to $1100 in Stipends
Competitive Starting Wage
Transportation & Childcare Support
To see if you’re eligible, contact Jeff Nerney at [email protected]
To download a PDF version of the application, click here.
Get an in-demand career and a strong starting wage by enrolling in a 2-week heat pump installation training.
Keep Vermonters’ homes warm and learn new skills that will help you change your work and your life.
Browse our trainings across Vermont. If you don’t see one near you, check back in a few weeks because we’re always adding more.
May 12 - 23
Westminster, VT
Learn more about the Weatherization Training on May 12 - 23 in Westminster, VT
July 23 - August 15
Burlington, VT
Workforce Development ELL Services focus on each student individually. Before a student attends one of our training programs, they meet with our ELL Coordinator who assesses their English level proficiency and speaks with them about their individual goals.
Our ELL Coordinator works closely with students to prepare them for the industry-specific vocabulary of each training program. They will also work on training-related cultural barriers and norms and work through individual struggles with English language proficiency. The ELL Coordinator remains active and available during training and collaborates with all instructors on how to best support ELLs during the course and with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to work with the ELL Coordinator to implement their newly acquired skills into their resumes and cover letters, and when seeking potential careers within the field.
“What it takes to succeed in this job is caring.”
Nathan Banyea, Weatherization Technician
“You get to see the change that you’re making.”
Elliot Stevenson, Weatherization Technician
“I’ve got a feeling that this winter, it’s going to cost me quite a bit less.”
Ronald E. Oliver, Homeowner
“Learning about Weatherization wasn’t my first idea for a career. Gaining this education persuaded my thoughts and gave me confidence that I am a great candidate for this career!”
Christine Johnson, Rutland Weatherization September 2023
Let us introduce you to your next hire. Meet potential employees before extending job offers. With curriculum tailored to your hiring needs, our training and services will ensure reliable and ready workers.
Vermont Adult Learning takes your participation in our programs seriously. We try to ensure that everyone involved has a positive experience. In order to do that, we have developed some policies and procedures for everyone’s use and have listed them here for reference:
Equal Opportunity Statement, Complaint, and Appeal Procedure
VAL Expectations of a Learner
This equal opportunity program is paid for in part (55%) by a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. $825,000 (45%) of the project is paid for by non-governmental sources. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
