WIM Academy

Real Skills • Real Work • Real Opportunity.

Not every student thrives sitting behind a desk. Some learn by building, fixing, creating—by getting their hands into the work.

Workforce in Motion isn’t a single school—it’s a network of trusted training programs, technical centers, and employer partnerships designed to open doors.

Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience, students gain the skills and confidence to move into meaningful careers in the skilled trades. From day one, this is about more than learning—it’s about doing. And when the work is done, we don’t leave students wondering what’s next. We connect them with employers who are ready to hire. Because opportunity shouldn’t be abstract. It should be visible, accessible, and within reach.

Skip the Desk • Start Building Something Real

Commercial Driver (CDL)

Earn your CDL and get on the road with real driving experience and job-ready training.

Training Duration: 8-12 weeks

Eligibility: No Education Requirement

*Average Pay: $27.10/hour

*Entry-level average pay

Construction Trades Technician

Train for a career in construction with real-world skills and job-ready credentials.

Training Duration: 6 weeks

Eligibility: No Education Requirement

*Average Pay: $22.45/hour

*Entry-level average pay

Heat Pump & HVAC Technician

Train for a high-demand career in clean energy with hands-on HVAC and heat pump installation skills.

Training Duration: 4 weeks

Eligibility: No Education Requirement

*Average Pay: $22.00/hour

*Entry-level average pay

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Start a career in healthcare with hands-on patient care training and in-demand clinical skills.

Training Duration: 10 Weeks

Eligibility: High School Graduate or GED

*Average Pay: $20.97/hour

*Entry-level average pay

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Be Your Own Boss

Learn how to launch and manage your own contracting business, from finances and planning to running a successful operation.

Training Duration: In Development

Eligibility: No Education Requirement

*Average Pay: $30+/hour

*Entry-level average pay


Coming Soon

Build Rutland

Hands-on construction training connecting local talent to real projects and in-demand careers—from building basics to equipment operation.

Training Duration: In Development

Eligibility: No Education Requirement

*Average Pay: $22–$25/hour

*Entry-level average pay


Note:

Average starting pay reflects Vermont data from the Department of Labor Career One Stop. “Be Your Own Boss” data sourced from ZipRecruiter.

WIM SUMMIT & Equipment Rodeo

Students. Skills. Employers. All in One Place.

Where Talent Meets Opportunity—In Real Time

Meet the employers, educators, and industry leaders building real pathways into skilled careers—right here, right now.

May 21, 2026 • 9am - 2pm

Powering the Workforce In Motion Summit