Patricia A Hannaford Regional Technical School District

Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District, operating as the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, is a local government entity and school district located in Addison County, Vermont. The career center provides career and technical education programs that prepare both high school students and adult learners for careers in various fields through hands-on training and industry-relevant curriculum. As a recipient of federal grant awards, the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center primarily focuses on developing and delivering high-tech manufacturing skills training programs targeting entry-level jobs at Collins Aerospace and other advanced manufacturers in the region. These programs aim to address the shortage of skilled high-tech workers in Addison County, leveraging the area's agricultural heritage and the existing knowledge base of prospective workers in farming, heavy equipment, manufacturing, and general hands-on skilled labor.

The career center has received two significant Project Grants from the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, totaling $650,000, under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289). These grants have funded curriculum development, equipment acquisition, and training delivery for both high school students and adult learners. The primary goals of these projects include developing new training program units, acquiring necessary equipment to outfit training rooms, and delivering professional development in collaboration with industry partners. The expected outcomes include high employment rates in high-tech fields and the attainment of industry-recognized credentials, such as the Certified Production Technician 4.0. Additionally, the career center has received multiple formula grant subawards from the Vermont State Agency of Education under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to support its ongoing career and technical education programs. The center has also been awarded coronavirus relief subgrants from the State of Vermont, including funds from the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) program, to address educational needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.