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The Governor's Institutes of Vermont offers the learning adventure of a lifetime!

At the Governor’s Institutes, Vermont high school students come together to share knowledge and passion. The Governor's Institutes of Vermont (GIV) empowers high school students with hands-on learning residencies on college campuses to inspire their passions.

11/02/2026

Did you hear these GIV alumni live on Vermont Public last Friday afternoon?

“Really Excited, Really Scared” is a story that begins at our 2026 Global Issues & Youth Action Institute and continues after the Institute with a masterfully curated collection of thoughts, ideas, experiences, and reflections from the alumni and staff as they returned to their communities.

Together, their messages paint a mosaic of Vermont teenagers’ perspectives and offer something powerful, insightful, enlightening, and inspiring for adults to hear. It reflects the collaborative and communication-driven community of the Institute and how the experience ripples into our interactions after coming together.

In case you missed it, the episode is out now as a podcast! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream podcasts— check out the link in our bio! 🔗

Huge thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to the team at Two Daughters Productions for producing this story, as well as the students and staff who shared their perspectives including Zoya, Charli, Ari, Eliska, Ila, Jillian, Levi, Nora, Lucy, Emilie Kornhaiser, and Meg!

Hope you can give it a listen— you’ll come away inspired.

10/28/2026

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont is hiring two Institute Director roles.

If you are a dynamic educator who loves inspiring high school students, we would love to hear from you!

These positions are pivotal in shaping the student experience, faculty engagement, operational excellence, institutional partnerships, equity and access, and long‑term program sustainability.

Check the link in our bio to apply, or go to GIV.org/jobs to learn more now!

10/28/2026

Support the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont through the VTShares program!

Know a Vermont State Employee who might be interested in supporting GIV’s work to provide accessible educational adventures for every student who applies?

VTShares lets Vermont State Employees donate directly to nonprofits like GIV and receive a Charitable Contribution Tax Credit for every dollar pledged. It’s an easy way to support our work!

The campaign closes November 9. If you’re a Vermont State Employee, visit VTShares to pledge today. If you know a state employee, please share this with them to help spread the word!

https://vtshares.vermont.gov/
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10/27/2026

Looking back on the 2026 Weather & Climate Science Institute, Part 2!

The Weather & Climate Science Institute was all about discovering the many ways weather can be interpreted and predicted using advanced technologies and interconnected communication systems. Beyond the science behind weather, we expanded on the concepts to explore the atmosphere, our changing climate, and its effects on our everyday lives both locally and globally.

See more photos and learn more about this Institute with the links in our bio on our website at https://giv.org

Special thanks to the sponsors who supported this Institute and helped ensure these opportunities were accessible to all...
VTSU Lyndon Atmospheric Sciences
Community National Bank
VT Space Grant
Vermont Agency of Education
VT Student Assistance Corp.
Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom
Lintilhac Foundation

10/26/2026

Looking back on the 2026 Technology & Design Institute, Part 2!

The Technology & Design Institute was all about innovation and creativity, utilizing advanced software and hardware to create games, designs, imagery, cybersecurity methods, programming languages, and more. Students at the Institute learned from professionals and had full access to technology resources at Champlain College to experience some of the most advanced media tools and applications in Vermont and beyond!

See more photos and learn more about this Institute with the links in our bio on our website at https://giv.org

Special thanks to the sponsors who supported this Institute and helped ensure these opportunities were accessible to all...
Haystack Needle LLC
VT Space Grant
Vermont Agency of Education
VT Student Assistance Corp.
STEM Initiative
VTSU SOCKS Grant

10/23/2026

Looking back on the 2026 Mathematical Sciences Institute, Part 2!

The Mathematical Sciences Institute was a week-long festival of mathematics, community, exploration, and games! Each day presented new concepts and applications of math with logic puzzles and challenges in science, geometry, digital technology, and imagination.

See more photos and learn more about this Institute with the links in our bio on our website at https://giv.org

Special thanks to the sponsors who supported this Institute and helped ensure these opportunities were accessible to all...
Vermont Agency of Education
VT Student Assistance Corp.
Northfield Savings Bank
Community Bank, N.A.
VT Space Grant
STEM Challenge Initiative
Union Bank
VTSU SOCKS Grant
VT State Mathematics Coalition

10/22/2026

Looking back on the 2026 Health & Medicine Institute, Part 2!

The Health & Medicine Institute was all about exploring many pathways and careers in medicine by getting hands on and experiencing it with real doctors, nurses, surgeons, EMTs, and professionals as their guides. Each day spent on the UVM campus was jam-packed with learning, exploration, friends, games, and practical training to teach, inspire, and show everyone how we can make a difference and save lives.

Special thanks to the incredible team at NVTAHEC and UVM Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program who partnered with us to make the Institute a success!

See more photos and learn more about this Institute with the links in our bio, and on our website at https://giv.org

Special thanks to the sponsors who supported this Institute and helped ensure these opportunities were accessible to all...
Bia Diagnostics
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of VT
Mascoma Bank
Delta Dental Insurance Company
Ottauquechee Health Foundation
Rutland Regional Medical Center
UVM Medical Center
The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine
M&T Bank
Vermont Agency of Education
VT Student Assistance Corp.
Adimab
Vermont Mutual Insurance

10/21/2026

Looking back on the 2026 Global Issues & Youth Action Institute, Part 2!

The Global Issues & Youth Action Institute was all about discovering ways to take action on the issues you care about through communication, collaboration, and connections.

See more photos and learn more about this Institute with the links in our bio, and on our website at https://giv.org

Special thanks to the sponsors who supported this Institute and helped ensure these opportunities were accessible to all...
Vermont Agency of Education
VT Student Assistance Corp.
NorthCountry FCU
Paul Frank + Collins
Rotary Club of Mad River Valley
Rotary Club of Woodstock

10/19/2026

This past weekend we hosted a conference for the National Conference of Governor’s Schools, also known as NCOGS! Of the 25 States that have Governor’s Schools, 13 different programs traveled to Vermont for a weekend of connection, sharing, learning, and collaboration.

What we learned is this: no matter where in the United States you might be, there are people who care about young people and are driven to create opportunities through education, community, and adventure. The teams that coordinate Governor’s Schools across the country share our passion, our humor, and our mission to change lives and create bright futures. It was incredibly inspiring, thought-provoking, and affirming to work with such a wonderful group of educators.

Big thank you to the wonderful programs who traveled far to bring their ideas, experiences, and passion to Vermont, including...
Colorado Student Leadership Institue
Missouri Scholars Academy
Governor's School for the Arts
NJ Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology
PGSS Alumni
Governor’s Scholars Program
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
The Governor's Schools of West Virginia
PSEAS
GPGC (Official Account)
Gov School
NYS Summer School Of The Arts
Iacocca Institute

And extra thanks to the Vermont team who took part in our weekend to welcome our guests, including (but not limited to!)…
✨ Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers for Vermont
📚 Vermont Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders
🍁 UVM Extension Maple Specialist and Researcher (and GIV alum!) Mark Isselhardt
🏫 Champlain College President Alex Hernandez
👩🏻‍🏫 Bennington College Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Action Susan Sgorbati (and past GIV Director!)
🎭 Actor, Perfomer, and GIA Faculty (and GIV alum!) Isaac Littlejohn Eddy
🧮 Math Institute faculty Lisa Wise and Anja Samsom (and GIV alum!)
🩺 Health & Medicine Institute Community and Operations Directors Jessa Harger and Jeff Mandel
📖 Global Issues & Youth Action Director of Student Life (and GIV alum!) Genevieve Coe
🌾 Shelburne Farms for hosting and leading an educational workshop
And our many Board members who supported the events of the weekend!

And lastly, of course, Ben & Jerry's for all the ice cream… 🍦

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10/08/2026

Impact today. Transform tomorrow.

Today is national DAF Day, and it’s a great opportunity to put your donor-advised fund to work for Vermont’s next generation!

A gift to GIV helps make meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities possible for high school students across Vermont. From exploring healthcare and engineering to creating art, studying the climate and developing new ideas, GIV gives young people the chance to discover their interests, build confidence and imagine what comes next.

If you have a donor-advised fund, consider recommending a gift to GIV this DAF Day. Your generosity today can help shape what’s possible for a Vermont student tomorrow!

GIVe today with donor-advised funds (or a variety of different options) at GIV.org/donate

Address

20 West Canal Street , Suite C5
Winooski, VT
05404

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18028654448

Website

https://GIV.org/, https://linkedin.com/school/governorsinstitutesvt

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