The RIS Division aligns our CTE offerings to Vermont’s CTE centers and the workforce needs of Vermont. In addition to Vocational Services courses, industry-recognized credentials earned in FY24 included Workzone Flagger, Health & Safety Institute (HSI) First Aid/CPR/AED, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum, and National Restaurant Association (NRA) ServSafe & Pro Start curricula.

Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) - An IRC is a certification that has been widely acknowledged as holding value within a specific industry or field. Recipients of these credentials have demonstrated that they possess the knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform specific tasks or roles within that industry. This fiscal year instruction and workshop were provided by both the new vocational unit and corrections education instructors.

In FY24 (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024), Vocational Services issued a total of 485 certifications.