Our vocational training includes the following:
Small Engine Repair
This course introduces participants to hands on training in the field of repair, maintenance and safe operation of small gasoline combustion engines, with a lite introduction into battery equipment. Providing participants with proper techniques for the use of the equipment.
Culinary Arts Program
The culinary arts program provides participants with 360 hours of instruction; they learn food preparation, introduction to cooking production and product schedules. They will also be trained as prep cooks, line cooks and assistant bakers.
Food Sanitation
Participants are taught how food becomes contaminated, which foods are potentially hazardous and proper methods for elimination of those hazards. Upon completion of this course, the participants will receive their National Institute of Food Industry Certificate.
Graphic Arts & Print Program
This course teaches participants web site creation, computer gaming, graphic design and printed media. Participants are instructed in Adobe Creative Cloud applications of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, illustrator and InDesign
Urban Farming Initiative
Participants of this program are taught the basics to urban agriculture. They plant, monitor the grow process and harvest produce that is used in the institutions’ kitchen.
All programs aim to reduce recidivism through education and training.