VPR News

Midday Newscast: September 15, 2008

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Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina has won another labor endorsement for his campaign; author and environmental activist Diane Wilson will speak at Green Mountain College today; Vermont Technical College in Randolph is getting some money to support a program that helps freshman improve their math and English skills; more…
VPR News

VT Edition Interview: Michael Redington on the evolution of Vermont’s technical centers

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Vermont’s 15 regional technical centers have transformed themselves in the last few decades.  Today programs to train medical professionals exist alongside traditional automotive courses.  Michael Redington is Director of the Hartford Area Career and Technical Center.  He spoke with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about these changes and the future of technical education in the state.
Vermont Edition

High School Technical Education

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Vermont’s 15 regional technical centers have transformed themselves in the last few decades. We talk with two longtime tech center directors about these changes and challenges these schools face. Also, a new report looks at how police use Tasers across the state. And, we hear impressions of variety show that celebrated Vermont’s Jewish community.