Resources for Alumni

Are you a GIV alum? Use these resources to stay connected and to learn about opportunities for the GIV family, near and far!

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Archive of Institute Media

Relive the magic from your experience at GIV with these albums and videos from past summer adventures.

You can also follow GIV on social media to explore our past, present, and future!

2024 Summer Institute Media

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2023 Summer Institute Media

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2022 Summer Institute Media

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Before 2022

For media from the GIV Archives before 2022, Contact Us and we’ll do our best to find media from your time at GIV.

Making the Most Out of GIV

Stay Connected

The best way to make GIV last a lifetime is to keep in touch! Follow GIV on social media to stay connected and share in the memories and new opportunities that we will continue to provide.

You can also stay up to date on GIV happenings by subscribing to GIV’s Newsletter.

We love hearing from you. Send us a message on the social media platform of your choice or email us at [email protected] if you have questions or if you would like to be featured in an alumni spotlight video or do a social media takeover!

Keep Learning

Further your passions by continuing your learning past high school with a college, certificate, or trades program.

The Governor's Institutes of Vermont is a well-respected establishment that many post-secondary Institutions and employers will recognize; list your time at GIV as an educational achievement on resumes and applications to strengthen your background as a student or professional.

There are many opportunities for GIV Alumni that support post-secondary education possibilities including automatic scholarships. See the list below for some automatic scholarship opportunities for GIV alumni, and for more opportunities check out the National Conference of Governor’s Schools website.

Explore Careers

There are countless pathways to reach different careers and achieve your goals. Different careers offer unique opportunities and pathways, and exploring and contrasting these pathways can help you make informed decisions about your future.

Explore tools like MyFutureVT and O*Net Occupational Resources to investigate different opportunities and education programs. Also, don't hesitate to reach out to the staff at your Institute for advice, to answer questions, or to support you in your career aspirations.

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Network

Networking is a great way to develop your professional personality and find new opportunities.

One tool we recommend is LinkedIn to explore careers and make connections with fellow professionals. Listing GIV under the Education section of your LinkedIn Profile can strengthen your page and connect with GIV alumni near and far.

Click here to learn more about how to add experiences to your LinkedIn profile Education section.

Tell A Friend

Did one of your friends tell you about your Institute before you came? Maybe a brother or sister? Did you have an amazing experience? Now it’s your turn to spread the word. Let your friends know about your GIV experience and what they can gain by going!

You can also let your classmates know about GIV by participating in an information session at your high school or writing a letter to your school or community newspaper about your experience. Be sure to let us know what you’re doing, and if you'd like to get involved in promoting GIV on a deeper level!

Interested in contributing to GIV as a part time volunteer? Check out our Volunteer page for more info on how you can help make the GIV magic happen!

Join Us Next Year

If you are still in high school, summer is always right around the corner at GIV! Choose a new Institute or return to an Institute you attended to explore new subjects within the offerings.

Want to be involved with the Institutes in and after college? Stay in touch with your Institute Director and consider returning as a staff member! You can also fill out our staff interest form to initiate the process of working with GIV.

Automatic Scholarships for GIV Alumni

Bennington College (Vermont)

Bennington College will award an annual $10,000 merit scholarship to accepted students who have completed one of the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont. The scholarship honors the memory of Andrea Diehl—a graduate of the Bennington College’s MFA program, former Director of Communications at the College, and Trustee of GIV—and recognizes and supports students whose exemplary commitment to learning has been evidenced by their choice to engage in college-level immersion learning in their spare time.

Savannah College of Art & Design (Georgia)

SCAD offers the Artistic Honors Scholarship: A $5,000 per year scholarship is awarded by the college to a limited number of accepted students who have won first place in the Congressional Art Competition, have participated in selected Governor’s Honors Programs, Governor’s Schools, or other similar approved programs (such as the Arts Institute), or who have demonstrated outstanding artistic ability through portfolio presentation as judged by the Scholarship Review Committee.

Mississippi University for Women (Mississippi)

The Mississippi University for Women (host of the Mississippi Governor’s Schools) offers a $500 scholarship to any student from any state who attended a Governor’s School.

To get a full list of scholarship opportunities beyond this list, explore the many scholarships through the National Conference of Governor’s Schools.

Contact Us if you have any additional questions!

Opportunities for Young Vermonters

We work to support our alumni long after their experiences with GIV in their educational, personal, and career goals! Check out some of these exciting opportunities for college-bound and career-bound young Vermonters!

  • Coalition for College Action Events: Visit this page for interactive online events designed to support young people in applying for colleges and making the most of their postsecondary education.
  • CCV Scholarships: Qualifying students can attend CCV for free through the 802 Opportunities Grant.
  • CCV College Pathway Entry Program: Free college course, credentials, and stipend for 18+ Vermonters pursuing Manufacturing, Healthcare, or Human Services.
  • GlobalFoundaries Maintenance Tech Apprenticeship Program: Take classes towards a degree at Vermont Tech while working full-time to save $27,000 on college expenses and graduate with automatic job opportunities!
  • Outright Vermont: Learn more about Outright, a Vermont organization that hosts events and creates incredible programs to support and empower LGBTQA+ students in Vermont.
  • Upskill Vermont: Learn more about the Upskill program where qualifying Vermonters can take two or more UVM continuing education courses for free.
  • VSAC Outreach Programs: Learn more about GearUp, Talent Search, and programs that focus on educational opportunities to qualifying Vermonters.
  • Vermont Afterschool Jobs for Youth: Visit this page for an abundance of employment and educational opportunities for young Vermonters.

Vermont's Most Promising Jobs

This year, the McClure Foundation worked in partnership with the VT Department of Labor to identify over 50 promising jobs projected for young Vermonters entering the workforce. Each pays above the state median wage of $22.55/hour and is expected to have at least 500 openings over the next ten years.

Check out the McClure foundation website to read about these exciting opportunities and how you can pursue them, with links and resources for students and jobseekers alike.

Many of our Institutes provide training towards these exciting career paths, so please reach out to us with questions about how GIV can support you!

VT Most Promising Jobs

What is your GIV story?

Check out our Alumni Story video series to hear GIV stories from your fellow alumni!


Alumni Stories

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Interested in sharing more about your experience with GIV?

Please reach out to us if you’d be interested in sharing your experience at GIV for our “Alumni Story” video series!

You can also message us on social media.

We’d love to hear more about your experience and share it in writing, with photo memories, or with a video!

These stories inspire young Vermonters and help new generations of GIV Alumni learn about the opportunities.

Supporting GIV

Did you know that state funding makes up only 15% of our budget? Donating directly to GIV helps keep these opportunities available for young Vermonters, no matter their financial circumstances.

We also need volunteers for both remote and in-person roles.

Your support means the world to us!

Reach Out To Your Local Legislator to Support GIV!

Let your local legislator know how much GIV means to you!

Alumni who voice their experience to legislators are invaluable towards getting support from our local government officials.

Use this tool to find the people in your community who can help make a difference for GIV in State Government!

Want to help GIV spread the word?

Download our latest promotional materials to share in your community!

Want to use your GIV experience to strengthen your future opportunities?

List GIV as an Educational Achievement on LinkedIn