Thetford Academy partners with River Bend Career and Technical Center and Hartford Area Career and Technology Center (HACTC) to offer technical education.
Eligibility & Credits
TA juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for admission to all programs at River Bend Career and Technical Center or some programs at HACTC. Most courses are offered in a two-year sequence, with advanced work and specialization offered in the second year of study. Three credits are granted for successful completion of a one-year technical program.
Two year programs at River Bend Career and Tech Center offer 2 program-specific embedded credits towards graduation requirements in English, Science, Math, Art, or Social Studies. Upon successful completion of both years of those programs, students are eligible for six credits—four elective credits and two in the embedded academic area.
Two year programs at Hartford Career and Tech Center offer 1 program-specific embedded credit towards graduation requirements in English, Science, Math, Art, or Social Studies. Upon successful completion of both years of those programs, students are eligible for six credits—five elective credits and one in the embedded academic area.
Career & Tech Centers
River Bend Career & Tech
Located centrally on the Upper Plain in Bradford, VT, adjacent to the Oxbow High School campus, River Bend’s facility includes a state-of-the-art automotive garage, sugaring house, heavy equipment training sites and shop, a complete building trades workshop, and an outstanding commercial kitchen with its own restaurant. The center offers a wide variety of programs in industry and design, and offers industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and official certification in many programs.
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
The HACTC provides students with a nurturing, hands-on environment and programs in which they can expand their career readiness and Launch their Journeys. Half-day programs are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. View their current programs here.
