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Training and Support
- The Learning Centre
The purpose
of the Training and Support program is to create an opportunity for
participants to explore options that allow personal growth, new
life experiences, and opportunity to have choice and a variety of
self directed activities. Participants create a schedule or life
plan that meets their individual needs based on their Person
Centered Plans and develop employable skills for independence and
inclusion in their own communities. The Lifequest Program has
developed a multitude of training options and learning experiences
that encompass all current programs offered, and utilize community
and staff expertise to facilitate program options.
Program
options include; Employment Readiness, Vocational Training/Career
Awareness, Food Services/Restaurant Skills, Gainful Employment,
Enclave Work, Volunteer Options and Supported Work Maintenance
Crews.
The
participants have available job coaches, evaluations, and complete
training plans that ensure our accountability to the individuals
enrolled. These programs provide unique life experiences for the
participants and assist with independence with their life goals.
Enclave Program
The Enclave Program provides work group training and is the
stepping-stone towards working semi-independently in an employment
setting. Participants are supported and encouraged to make work
related choices to better enhance their independence on a job
site. The Program strives to encourage working as a team, which
enables social networks and helps to increase confidence.
The Program’s goal is to provide ongoing work opportunities in
different work settings with less pressure than an independent
work site.
Food Services Program
The Food
Services Program focuses on essential knowledge and understanding
of food and nutrition. It stresses the importance of making
healthy food choices in order to promote the well being of
individuals and families. The Program also aims to develop
self-reliance, independence, and positive social skills as well as
teach basic life skills and knowledge that all individuals need.
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