Through Vermont’s Agency of Human Services- Child Development Division, those working with children and youth outside of school hours can tie into a statewide career development system that includes: core competencies for the afterschool professional, an afterschool professional credential, and an on-the-job training program.

Vermont’s Core Competencies for Afterschool Professionals- developed by a team of afterschool providers, partners, leaders, advocates, and directors, the Core Competencies for Afterschool Professionals were officially released in February 2007.  A pdf version of the Core Competencies is now available.

Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential- new in 2008-2009, the Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential is designed for those 18 years or older who provide services for children and youth (ages 5-12) through a variety of activities outside the regular school hours. For more information and a copy of the application, click here: Afterschool Credential.

For information on the On The Job Training Program for Afterschool Professionals contact the Vermont Child Care Industries and Careers Council. Phone: 802.985.2700.

For more information about any of the above programs or for resources and services designed especially for those working with school-age children (ages 5-12) in the afterschool hours, visit the following sites:

• Northern Lights Career Development Center
• Vermont School Age Care Network