Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
Inspiring and empowering learners, from birth and beyond.
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, Inc.:
A Comprehensive Learning Hub for the Community
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services began humbly with one woman named Eva Warner teaching residents how to read at her kitchen table. Over five decades later, NEKLS has grown into a major educational institution, offering alternative education, adult education, job training, child care, and learning support services. Our mission is to inspire and empower learners from all walks of life, from birth and beyond.
NEKLS has a wide range of programs to help the Northeast Kingdom community thrive. Whether through in-house programming or collaborations with local organizations and referrals, we're always seeking ways to assist our neighbors in achieving their goals.
Our Adult Education and Literacy programs provide a variety of skill-building options, including math, reading, and writing; job skills development; computer literacy; and support for students transitioning to work or college. We offer many virtual services to accommodate varying schedules and needs. For non-native English speakers, NEKLS provides English as a Second or Other Language courses to help those settling into the Northeast Kingdom.
NEKLS Community Learning Centers offer digital literacy training in both group and individual settings. In addition to computer instruction classes, community members can access email, search the web, perform job searches, complete online job applications, or apply for unemployment benefits at any of our five Community Learning Centers throughout the tri-county region.
The High School Completion Program collaborates with local schools to provide an alternative educational path to a high school diploma for anyone 16 or older. This program is available at no cost to individuals. NEKLS also offers GED preparation and testing support for those interested in a test-based high school credential.
NEKLS BY THE NUMBERS: FY 2023
Supports for students in K-12 through tutoring in reading, writing, and math.
Non-native speakers can improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
You can earn your diploma at any age in Vermont. Check out the High School Completion Program for details.
Prepare for your new career in our workforce trainings programs.
STEP UP TO CHILD CARE
Contact Annie Christoni for more information at annie.christoni@neklsvt.org
This equal opportunity program is paid for in part (55%) by a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. $825,000 (45%) of the project is paid for by non-governmental sources. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Hiring at NEKLS
Are you passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives? If so, we invite you to become a valued member of the NEKLS team. Our programs are dedicated to providing quality education and support to students in the Northeast Kingdom Learning Services (NEKLS) community.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and empower students on their educational journeys.
Supportive Environment: We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
Professional Growth: We believe in continuous learning and offer opportunities for professional development.
Community Engagement: You'll be a vital part of the NEKLS community, making a difference in the lives of local students.
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