Thurston Swarthout moved from Texas to Vermont at 15 looking for support and stability. A quiet community, an impactful teacher, and a VSAC opportunity helped him find it.

Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from VSAC and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she’s well on her way.

VSAC’s annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school—from identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can “test-drive” a potential career and gain valuable experience.