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August 25, 2022

Vermont lawmakers celebrate as Biden moves to forgive up to $20,000 for student loan borrowers

....Scott Giles, president and CEO of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, applauded Biden’s decision. In addition to the debt relief, he said, borrowers “have been in limbo now for about a year” as the nationwide pause on...

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August 23, 2022

State tries to encourage more Vt. students to consider careers in the trades

WCAX reporter on trades training story

HYDE PARK, Vt. (WCAX) - As labor shortages persist across Vermont, the state hopes to guide more high school students to pursue careers in the trades.

The state is working to contribute millions of dollars to help educate...

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August 23, 2022

Gov. Phil Scott spotlights need for tradesman

A local technical school is being put in the spotlight highlighting its trade programs. The state of Vermont is beginning a new effort to try and entice more students into attending trade and technical schools.

“The fact is, we...

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August 19, 2022

Vt. program offering $3M for workforce training

Scott Giles on WCAX

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There’s new funding available to help shore up Vermont’s trade workforce.

Three million dollars in interest-free loans are available for tuition, initial licensing fees, and exam fees for students who...

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August 16, 2022

More Vermonters eligible for free college tuition through grant program

Channel 5 News panel CCV

More Vermonters are now eligible for free college tuition thanks to the expansion of a recent grant program.

The 802 Opportunity Grant now provides free college tuition to the Community College of Vermont for all state...

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August 15, 2022

Free college tuition program for Vermonters expands

WCAX news anchor

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - If you’re hoping to finish college debt-free-- there’s help for that.

The Community College of Vermont and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation are expanding their program to provide Vermonters...

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