Robert Clifford Uerz, R.C. Uerz and Associates, LLC, Jericho, VT
"Anybody who's in business needs to continue to learn and aquire new skills. I was seeking a certificate program to continue my education. For me personally, to continue my education, I took programs at the Harvard Business School, and now this program at The University of Vermont."
Bart Mair, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, Springfield, VT
"We have a leadership team at work, and as a group we work very closely together. We'd been seeking a leadership program to really bring us together as a team. With the VBC program, we've learned to work together in a completely different way"
Krista Shute, Consultant, Shelburne, VT
"I was interested in continuing my professional development and being able to interact with my peers on a continual basis. This program has been great for my needs. The individual classes have been fantastic because they've given an overview of the subject matter and then they've focussed on a strategic level which is what you really need in leadership and management positions"
Heather Stewart - Operations Manager, Lake Champlain Ferries, Burlington, Vermont
Customer Service Training
"The VBC team's willingness to learn about our company and meet with the employees is what made the a right fit for us! People really enjoyed the training."
Otis Peaks - VP of Human Resources, SSP Partners, Corpus Christi, Texas
Negotiations Training
"The use of case studies and role playing was a real strength of the VBC program. The instructor established a great interaction with the group."
Allison Sturtevant - Department of Pharmacology, University of Vermont
Leadership & Management Professional Certificate Participant
"I am truly enjoying the seminars, and learning and growing so much. It's a tremendous, in-depth yet condensed opportunity to expand my skills sets, without being tied down to a 12 week, 3 days a week course. The timing works perfectly for my current career and family situation."
Does not apply to courses for college credit.
Employees working in the industries of: manufacturing, healthcare, informational technology, telecommunications, and environmental engineering may be eligible for up to a 50% discount on courses. This grant is offered through a partnership with the Vermont Training Program and the Department of Economic Development. For more details call the Vermont Business Center at 888-222-3413 or 802-656-4033.