About RVTC https://rvtc.org/about-rvtc Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:47:35 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb RVTC at a Glance https://rvtc.org/rvtc-at-a-glance https://rvtc.org/rvtc-at-a-glance
RVTC recognizes our five Vermont CTE Presidential Scholars nominees pictured with their instructor: Luna Burkland - Culinary Arts from Green Mountain Union HS, Gavin Joy - Business/Financial Services from Bellows Falls Union HS, Alexis Tewksbury - Health Science from Springfield HS, Emma Dana - Adv. Man/Engineering from Springfield HS, Damian Stagner - Information Tech from Springfield HS, Emma and Damian are two of only five Vermont CTE students who were selected statewide. They will be recognized formally at a ceremony in the House Chambers at the Vermont State House on January 23rd from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

 

     The River Valley Technical Center offers an education that prepares students to be career and college ready. Students learn technical skills in their program areas, employability skills that prepare them for the workplace, and academic skills, including math, reading, writing, science, or social studies. Employers are looking for employees who can utilize technology, solve problems, and work effectively in teams. The River Valley Technical Center affords high school students and adults
the chance to learn these skills through practical, hands-on experience so they are better prepared to take advantage of further learning and career opportunities.

Students who enroll at RVTC:

  • Gain Employability Skills

  • Prepare for College and Careers after High School

  • Earn High School and College Credits

  • Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials

  • Learn by Doing

  • Earn while you learn with Co-op

  • Experiences

  • Participate in the Technical Honor Society.

  • SkillsUSA, FFA, and DECA
Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering Business & Financial Services Carpentry
Cooperative Education (Co-op) Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Health Sciences
Horticulture & Natural Resources      
       
]]> About RVTC Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:26:27 +0000 Philosophy & Mission https://rvtc.org/philosophy-and-mission https://rvtc.org/philosophy-and-mission RVTC Sculpture Springfield Vermont

We believe that we must dream as well as act to accomplish great things.

We believe that learning is a lifelong adventure.

We believe in facing each day with minds open to knowledge and hearts open to love.

We believe in the freedom to wonder, to explore, to ask, to imagine, to create, and to collaborate.

We believe that success means doing our best, being our best, and being proud of our efforts.

We believe that every one of us has special talents and that collectively these talents benefit all of us.

We believe in ourselves, in each other, and in the bright future.

In this school, we are preparing for the world of tomorrow! 

 

(Adapted with permission from the Foreign Language School of Nanjing, China) Approved by RVTC Faculty and Staff  August 29, 2007  Endorsed by 2008 RVTC National Technical Honor Society Inductees  June 12, 2008   Adopted by RVTC School District Board of Directors  July 2, 2008

The mission of the River Valley Technical Center is to educate today's students for tomorrow's careers and for all students to

  • Participate in a positive environment that integrates academic and technical education through applied learning.

  • Benefit from teachers' professional growth and continuous improvement of curricula that emphasizes the changing workplace and the pursuit of educational excellence.

  • Have the opportunity to attain nationally recognized industry credentials or certifications through the completion of courses and programs.

  • Demonstrate a sense of pride and ownership in their school and community.

  • Have the opportunity to explore various career areas and to participate in workplace experiences.

 

 

]]> About RVTC Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:30:41 +0000 Sending Schools and Where Our Students Come From https://rvtc.org/sending-schools-and-where-our-students-come-from https://rvtc.org/sending-schools-and-where-our-students-come-from The River Valley Technical Center enrolls students from:  

 

River Valley Technical Center Students outside the atrium taking a break 
River Valley Technical Center Students outside the atrium taking a break

We also enroll homeschooled students, recent high school graduates, and students from private schools. Please contact us if you have any questions. (802) 885-8300

 

 

]]> About RVTC Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:24:50 +0000 Board of Directors and Officers https://rvtc.org/board-of-directors-and-officers2 https://rvtc.org/board-of-directors-and-officers2 Elected Board Members
  • Chris Hodsden - Bellows Falls UHS Board #27

  • Bob Flint  At-Large - Springfield area

  • Jessica Burlew - Springfield School Board member

  • Lyza Gardner At-Large - Chester area

  • Kelly Tarbell - Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified School District

  • Andrew Pennell At-large - Bellows Falls area

  • Lois Perlah - Green Mt. Unified School Board #35

  • James Rumrill At-large - Ludlow area

  • Sarah Vogel - Fall Mt. Regional School Board

 

Ex Officio Members:

  • RVTC Teacher - RVTC Instructor

  • Scott Farr - RVTC Director/Superintendent

  • Layne Millington - Twin Rivers Supervisory Union Superintendent
     
  • Kendra Rickerby - Black River Independent School Head of School

  • Andrew Haas - Windham NE Superintendent

  • Eric Rhomberg - Director Compass School Director

  • Christopher Spence - Fall Mountain, Interim Superintendent

  • Sherri Nichols, Springfield School District, Superintendent

 

RVTC School District Officers:

  • Brenda Blodgett - Clerk

  • Caitlin Christiana - Treasurer

  • Larry Kraft - Moderator

  • Ulla Cook - Asstant Treasurer
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