The Burlington Technical Center (BTC) is located in Burlington, Vermont in Chittenden County. BTC serves high school juniors and seniors and adults by offering half-day technical programs that are designed to be completed in two years. Sending schools are within a 30 mile radius of BTC with Burlington High School and BTC sharing a campus. Students are bused to BTC from their sending schools including Bellow Free Academy, Champlain Valley Union High School, Colchester High School, Essex High School, Milton High School, Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Rice Memorial High School, South Burlington High School and Winooski High School.
Twelve programs are offered at BTC including Auto Body Repair, Automotive Science and Technology, Aviation Technology, Computer Systems, Criminal Justice, Culinary/Professional Foods, Design and Illustration, Electronic Recording Arts, Human Services/Early Childhood Education, Medical and Sports Sciences, Principles of Engineering, Architecture and Construction and Welding/Metal Fabrication. Students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become productive members of the workforce and to go on to further education and training.
A full range of services is provided at BTC. Students are able to take advantage of dual enrollment programs with Community College of Vermont and Vermont Technical College enabling them to earn transcripted college credits. Students also have the opportunity to be placed in cooperative job settings and to participate in internships so they can experience the workplace, get high school credit and earn a wage. Students have been placed in all the major manufacturing companies and numerous small businesses within commuting distance of BTC. In addition, college and career exploration is an important part of each program. Support services are in place for those students needing additional assistance.
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