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. Part of the proceeds from the Transition Program help to offset the cost of our Recipes 4 Learning Educational Kits for grade school children. This enables us to sell more kits and provide much needed jobs for adults with DD/IDD.
Those with IDD/DD, 18+ and have completed high school can apply. Transition planning will be for 4 hours per week. Applicants after being interviewed and found eligible will begin the job skills training to meet the goals for success outlined below.
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.
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 Self-Direction 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 320 Broadway Greenlawn in Huntington, NY.
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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.
For more information about the program, CONTACT US.
