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Employment Diversity in Highway Construction (EDHC)
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DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE OJT or CDL PROGRAM?
If so, please consider sending us photos of you working on a construction project or driving a rig. We want to update our website and other publications with fresh new photos!
If you are willing, please send photos to:
THANK YOU!!!!
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CONSIDER TAKING THESE COURSES
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Woodworking
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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Automotive Mechanics
Stafford Technical Center (Rutland):
Basic Automotive Maintenance & Repair, Thursdays, February 22 - April 26, 6:00-9:00pm. Click here for course description Small Engine Repair, Wednesdays, February 21 - April 25, 6:00-9:00pm. Click here for course description
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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Qualified Signal Person & Basic Rigging -
New England Crane School
January 22nd, 8am - 4pm in Montpelier
March 12th, 8am - 4pm in Burlington
This is a full-day class which meets the requirements of OSHA's 2010 standard for third-party qualification. Participants must pass a written and practical signal test, and a written rigging test in order to receive their certification card.
Click here for course description
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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Mobile Crane/Boom Truck Training,
New England Crane School
January 23-26, 8am - 4pm in Montpelier
March 13-16, 8am - 4pm in Burlington
This is a four day classroom training for people with some experience operating a crane. Candidates who are successful on the written and practical exam will earn NCCER certification. Students have an option of attending the Qualified Signal Person and Basic Rigging course (see above) for no additional cost.
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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Welding Courses
Complete the EDHC subsidy application for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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- February 13th, 8:00am - 12:00pm in Montpelier
April 19th, 8:00am - 12:00pm in Montpelier
May 21st, 8:00am - 12:00pm in Montpelier
This half-day course meets the OSHA First Aid Standard requirement to have trained first-aid providers at all workplaces of any size if there is no infirmary, clinic or hospital new the proximity of the workplace.
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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OSHA Safety Training
OSHA 10 Construction training, February 1-2, 8am-4:00pm. Click here for course description 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, February 5-8 (four days), 8:00am-5:00pm. Click here for course description. OSHA 30 Construction training March 6, 13, 20 & 27 (must attend all four days), 8:00am-4:00pm. Click here for course description Introduction to Safety and Health Management, March 26th, 8:00am-5:00pm. Click here for course description. OSHA 10 Construction training, April 23-24, 8am-4:00pm. Click here for course description St. Johnsbury course:
Online courses include:
Complete the EDHC subsidy application
for tuition assistance. Eligible and approved applicants will be responsible for $25 of the tuition cost and VTrans will pay for the rest.
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CDL Training
We offer funding (up to $1,500) for women and minorities interested in pursuing their Commercial Drivers License. Training is offered through the six state-approved Commercial Driver Training Schools. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid, Vermont drivers license.
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Do you know about a training that is not on this list?
Do you want to do your own search for training that will meet your needs?
We are happy to consider paying for other highway construction related trainings. Contact Beth Meyer-Ehrich at
[email protected] or (802) 828-2715 with the course details.
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For more information about the EDHC programs, please contact Beth Meyer-Ehrich at
[email protected] or (802) 828-2715
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