Do you love learning? Are you currently a Vermont high school student? Then our residential college-level summer programs are the perfect fit for you!
“ You might surprise yourself and learn more than you could dream. Throughout the process of applying, being accepted, while I was there, and after, I was consistently excited and my expectations were certainly met.”
Not sure if you should come to a Governor’s Institute? Here’s a simple test to help you make a decision:
If you answered yes to any of these, take the plunge and apply. You won’t regret it!
We also accept students from schools in NH and NY that have reciprocal education arrangements with Vermont school districts. Examples of such schools include Groveton High School, Kimball Union, Hanover High School, and Salem NY High School.
These resources will help you better understand what is required to successfully enroll in a Governor’s Institute. They will help guide you through the application process, provide information about financial aid, give you access to key school personnel, and help you with any remaining post-acceptance tasks.
Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to see how our application works and answer any questions that might arise.
Open on YouTube to view with captions and jump to sections of the video covering pages of the application process.
If you need any help in the process, email us at [email protected] or call us at (802) 865-4448.
Students have the opportunity to receive UVM and VTC college credit for participation in the Environmental Science and Technology or Entrepreneurship Institutes.
For many students, this is free thanks to the state of Vermont’s Dual Enrollment voucher program.
For more information, visit the Institute pages f0r Environmental Science and Technology or Entrepreneurship.
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!