Culinary Skills
The Culinary Skills worksite teaches trainees the skills needed to work successfully in a kitchen. Students learn kitchen skills such as following a recipe, practicing good knife skills, and responsibility for set up and clean up of the kitchen. Culinary Skills hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-8:15pm. Hours can be flexible due to transportation and educational needs.
Raindrop Creations
Raindrop Creations is the production team for our handmade jewelry. There are a variety of items made such as earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. A large selection of beads, stones, and charms are used in these items. Jewelry is available for sale at various boutiques and craft shows throughout the year. Raindrop Creations hours of operation are Monday 3:00-6:00pm. Hours can be flexible due to transportation and educational needs.
WAY Cleaning Crew
Our Cleaning Crew worksite consists of WAY trainees who work along side with experienced people in the area of housekeeping and cleaning. Students acquire skills in proper cleaning techniques, light housekeeping and safety. WAY Cleaning Crew hours of operation are Thursday 3:00-7:00pm. Hours can be flexible due to transportation and educational needs.
If you are currently working with an adolescent who could benefit from vocational training and support, please feel free to contact the WAY Program. In addition to the above mentioned worksites for hands on training, WAY Program Employment Specialists can provide individualized job development services. These services can include; vocational assessments, resume and reference building, support with working papers and non driver's identification, completion of online and paper applications, job searches, interview preparation, and job coaching services.
The WAY Program is also available to provide a series of vocational workshops for groups of youth. "WAY to Work!" Please see the attached information if you are interested in pursuing vocational workshops.
If these services could benefit a young person you are working with, and the young person is currently enrolled in Wrap Around Services or Bridges to Health, please feel free to contact the WAY Program. I can be reached at 828-7204. Sharon Cavanaugh, WAY Director can be reached at 828-7038.
