Community Connection

Stafford Technical Center in offering youngsters the opportunity to build on the beginning skills they are learning in their technical programs. Business offices in downtown such as those in the Service Building employ students in office positions.

Rutland is a busy commercial center for the Central Region of Vermont. Students have the opportunity for employment in financial institutions such as The First Vermont Bank on the corner of Merchants Row and Evelyn Street.

Automotive and Power Mechanics students are able to experience the supply side of the industry by participating in work programs at shops such as A & J Auto Parts on West Street & in downtown Rutland. This experience supplements their school program for Automotive Technology, Auto Collision & Refinishing and Power Mechanics.

Small to medium size manufacturing operations look to the Stafford Technical Center to provide them with trained and motivated youngsters to fill entry level jobs. Here a Manufacturing Technology student is employed at Interstate Manufacturing Company at Howe Center.