Recipes 4 Learning
Transition Program
The Recipes 4 Learning Transition Program offers those with autism and other Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) a two-year, non-credited transition program where they can gain job skills, social and daily living skills training.
Those with IDD/DD, aged 18+ and have completed high school can apply. Transition planning will be for 4 hours per week. After being interviewed and found eligible, applicants will begin the job skills training to meet the goals for success, as outlined below.
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Participants will gain hands-on experience in a caring and engaging environment within the food industry. Participants can expect to be a part of production for a variety of baking related food and products, such as the Recipes 4 Learning Baking Educational Kits that we create for elementary schools to teach learning in a fun way. We also provide production services for local businesses.
Location
Recipes 4 Learning is located at the Bellport Outlets
10 Farber Drive, Ste. 29/30, Bellport, NY 11713
(Across from Home Depot, near pizzeria)
Goals for Participants
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Self advocacy
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Time management
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Job readiness, such as filling out a timesheet & requesting time off
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Socialization & work relationships
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Proper hygiene and work attire
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Communication & team work
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Money management
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On the job math and reading skills
JOB SKILL TRAINING
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Labeling and packaging
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Production line assembly
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Baking and food preparation
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Safe food handling
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Measuring and weighing ingredients
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Shipping & prepping deliveries
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Data Entry
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Customer service
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Kitchen Safety
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Cleaning the work environment
Program Details
The Recipes 4 Learning Transition Program provides an opportunity to learn critically important work and life skills with a focus on Career Development in the food industry. We utilize principles of reinforcement and positive behavior support in order to increase the participants range of skills, social awareness, self-awareness, and confidence. The program currently operates out of our commercial kitchen and production facility at the Bellport Outlets.
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2 year program enrollment
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4 hours per week. Sessions run weekly, either two 2-hr sessions, or one 4-hr session based on ability
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10:00AM - 12:00PM Monday & Wednesdays, OR 12:00PM - 4:00PM Fridays
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Tuition: $800 per month
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Up to 12 participants per session
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Ratio of 3:1 Support Staff. All staff, volunteers and trainers are vetted with appropriate screening.
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For more information about the program, CONTACT US.
