Programs
Fun & Creativity
Vocational Training
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We host various job training programs.
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Job Readiness, Clerical, Retail, Food Service, Grocery
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Varying stations that will support the individual interest of the client
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Grocery-how to pack a grocery bag, greeting, stocking a shelf
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Food Service-setting up a table, refilling dispensers, cleanliness, folding napkins, sorting coins and bagging them, sorting utensils
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Retail-buttoning shirts, folding towels, hanging shirts, sorting by sizes, matching and folding various items, sorting and pairing shoes
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Clerical-folding papers in thirds, stuffing/sealing envelopes, filing by number/letter, stapling papers, folding paper in half, sealing envelopes
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Job Readiness-Clients will be taught professional vocabulary, how to interview, fill out an application, professional dress, the concept of work
Financial Literacy
Clients will learn banking skills through our in-house bank, Next Level Bank
Clients will learn how to make deposits into their accounts bi-weekly ($)
Client will fill out a registration card to open account
Clients will be signed up to take classes on financial literacy (how to write checks, how to use debit cards, keeping a bank registry of all transactions, how to make purchases)
The bank teller will operate/manage all aspects of the banking experience comparable to any FDIC banking institution
Receipts of all transactions will be provided to the client/guardian/bank
Functional Skills Training
Financial Literacy-purchasing items in a store
Dollar Up Method
Coin/bill recognition
Stranger Danger
Emergency Calling/Keeping oneself safe
Communication/expressing wants and needs
Choice-Making
Self-care/Hygiene
Daily Living Skills
Using public restrooms
Crossing the Street
Personal Space
Cooking a simple meal
Cleaning
Proper dress
Food Choices