River Valley Technical Center

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Career Technical Education (CTE) is an educational option that provides learners with the knowledge and skills they need to be prepared for college and careers.

88% of learners involved in Career Technical Education CTE and their parent/guardians are satisfied with their high school experience compared to 75% of those not involved in CTE
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Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering

If you’re the type of curious person who likes to know how things work, this program was tailor-made for you. The program will stimulate your thinking, prepare you for life after high school, and provide you with marketable metalworking skills.
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Audio Video Production

AVP is a two-year program. Students start with the AVP101 Pathway which is designed to give students a foundation of technical skills that will be needed in order to be a successful program completer. After AVP101, students can move fluidly between the audio, video, and photography pathways at the start of each quarter.

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Information Technology

Information Technology at RVTC opens many doors for possible career paths or areas for further study in areas such as computer science and cybersecurity. The recommended path in IT is Technology Essentials, followed by Hands-On Computer Systems.

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice students discover the history, organization, and function of local, state, and federal law enforcement. They learn to utilize communication skills in creating, conveying, and interpreting information and ideas. Students learn fingerprinting and how to process a crime scene using dusting procedures. 
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(802) 885-8300

Derek Williams
Superintendent/Director

Nathan Bisson
Assistant Director of Technical & Adult Education

Tina Bixby
Administrative Assistant / HR Coordinator

Gretchen Austin-Ward
Building Secretary

Coralee Choiniere
Registrar

Faculty & Staff
(802) 885-8300

(802) 885-8300

Mon - Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Mon - Fri 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Career and Technical Education, Springfield, Vermont 05156, USA

Career and Technical Education, Springfield, Vermont 05156, USA

Testimonials

85% of families in CTE are satisfied with their ability to learn real-world skills and explore careers in school, compared to just 54% of families not in CTE
"My Business & Financial Services class has taught me how to properly run and operate a business. It will help me in my future plans of possibly running and operating our family farm."

I wanted to extend a huge, big thank you for your tutelage of Logan. You made him realize that he could accomplish things if he put his mind to it. Through your teaching, he has thrived. That is the most important thing for him. I know he's going to miss the class. You have been that influence in his life that I don't think he'll ever forget. 
Anne Perreault Anne Perreault
Parent of Information Technology Student
"Being in a Tech Center program offers you a certification at the end of the course. It also offers job shadowing where you can earn extra credits."

The River Valley Technical Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital/civil union status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  Any person having inquiries concerning the River Valley Technical Center’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or other state or federal non-discrimination laws or regulations is directed to contact: 

Nathan Bisson, Asst. Dir. of Technical & Adult Education  802-885-8302

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River Valley Technical Center at the Howard Dean Education Center

307 South Street  Springfield, Vermont  05156    phone (802) 885-8300     fax (802) 885-8454

Derek Williams, Superintendent/Director,

Nathan Bisson, Assistant Director of Technical & Adult Education


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