The AHEC team will be joined by VSAC counselors and medical students from the UVM Larner College of Medicine to share tips and tricks for choosing and applying to college. VSAC will highlight their excellent tools and resources, and allow time for any and all questions related to college pathway planning. Join us on Wednesday, January 18, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83472959997?pwd=Q1VxcXdGVExnakZyamMzOUEzbTdEdz09    

January 19th Session: This month, we are excited to spotlight Palliative and Hospice Medicine with Steven Berns, MD. Dr. Bern will be accompanied by a hospice advanced practicing provider and hospice nurse. We look forward to sharing this important part of the medical world. Register here: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=713431#

Do you need help filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? We have counselors available to assist you. We are also offering “In-Person FAFSA Help” appointments on a few additional select days - you will see all available openings on the registration site. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting.

Health H.E.R.O.E.S. Showcase Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On UVM Campus Free Event, Registration is required For youth aged 8-15 Parents/guardians welcome to attend Join us for hands-on learning about practical tools for your health and wellbeing! Presented by the UVM Teen Health and Wellness Ambassadors. Topics include general nutrition, mindfulness, sports nutrition, self-advocacy, and more! Healthy Snack provided. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/FkQp30TSAJ To request disability-related accommodations to participate, please email margaret.coan@uvm.edu, or call 802-656-7634 by March 3 so that we may assist you.

Saturday, March 25, 2023, 5:00-7:00 pm The University of Vermont, Davis Center, Mansfield Dining Room FREE pizza and drinks; Open to all youth in grades 7-12 Register@ www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements Have you ever wondered how Lake Champlain is being tested for the presence of Cyanobacteria? How do farmers select the best crop of ryegrass with a higher biomass yield? Do you know that to increase the profitability of dairy and beef cattle production, semen is sexed? How do we assess if vaccines (e.g., for Covid) may protect us or not? Scientists use flow cytometry technology to address all these issues and many others! Through dynamic and fun models and games, we will learn about flow cytometry technology. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Roxana del Rio-Guerra is a Faculty Scientist of the Dept. of Surgery at the UVM-Larner College of Medicine. She is originally from Mexico where she completed her Master and PhD programs in Immunology. She came to UVM as a postdoctoral associate in the Immunobiology program. Roxana has been leading the Flow Cytometry Facility since 2012

Looking to get more out of your Senior Survey Individual School Report? Join VSAC in person to dig into your results and plan for the future. The VSAC Senior Survey provides "real-time" feedback on the student experience at your school as well as data on the student experience across Vermont. Participants in this workshop will: Be guided by experienced VSAC Aspirations School Specialists to examine your school-specific 2022 results. Use data to identify areas of celebration as well as opportunities to improve the post-high school planning experience for students and families at your school. Exchange ideas and resources with other schools. Enjoy a free lunch from VSAC. We strongly encourage teams of 2-4 school representatives to attend. Individual representatives are also welcome. REGISTER

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 5:00-7:00 pm University of Vermont, Davis Center, Brennan’s Pub FREE pizza and drinks; Open to all youth in grades 7-12 Register@ www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements Biomedical engineering offers a pathway for combining a desire to help others with an interest in engineering and technology. In this café you’ll learn about the field of biomedical engineering, with a focus on emerging engineering solutions for neurological problems. Participants will explore three hands-on activities focusing on new treatments that expand patients’ ability to interact with their environment after neurological injury or limb loss. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Nic Fiorentino is a biomechanist with a mechanical engineering background in solid mechanics and dynamics. His areas of expertise include biomechanics, orthopedics, and imaging. His long-term research goals are to improve the overall health and well-being of those who have suffered an injury and to reduce the burden from all disabling musculoskeletal conditions. He leads the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Orthopaedic Biomechanics (MIOB) research laboratory at UVM.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Who is This Course For? The WFA course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders who want a basic level of backcountry first aid training for shorter adventures with family, friends, and outdoor groups. This includes hikers, climbers, trail crew members, paddlers, bikers, skiers and others who want to feel more independent, empowered and capable outside. This course meets ACA guidelines. (Those who regularly engage in more challenging or remote outings, particularly if they are responsible for others in those settings, are encouraged to take the SOLO Wilderness First Responder course.) What is Taught? The WFA curriculum focuses on: Prevention, Response and Assessment, Initial Life Threats, Musculoskeletal Injuries including splinting and treating for spinal injuries, Environmental Emergencies including the layering system and warming patients, and Soft Tissue Injuries and Infection. What is Included? Price of the course includes engaging and personalized instruction, real-life interaction with fun and interesting human beings, training text and materials, and SOLO WFA certification fee. WFA certification is good for two years, and you recertify by taking the course again. The WFA can also be used to recertify the SOLO Wilderness First Responder*. This course meets and exceeds all guidance from the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative. Importantly, by […]

Living and Learning in the 802: Vermont Opportunities and Pathways Save the date for the 18th Annual Transition and Career Planning Conference hosted by VSAC GEAR UP, HireAbility Vermont, Vermont Agency of Education, and VTSCA – The Vermont School Counselor Association. This year we will focus on Vermont educational opportunities, including: flexible pathways Dual Enrollment Early College forgivable loans workforce training support Check back for session information and registration details.

Do you need help creating or resetting your FSA ID (the username and password for the FAFSA)? We have counselors available to assist you. We are also offering in-person FSA ID appointments between September 2023 and January 2024 - you will see all available openings on the registration site. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting.

Do you need help creating or resetting your FSA ID (the username and password for the FAFSA)? We have counselors available to assist you. We are also offering virtual FSA ID appointments between September 2023 and January 2024 - you will see all available openings on the registration site. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting.

Do you need help creating or resetting your FSA ID (the username and password for the FAFSA)? We have counselors available to assist you. We are also offering in-person FSA ID appointments between September 2023 and January 2024 - you will see all available openings on the registration site. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting.