Life Skills Courses
"Building independence, confidence, and real-world skills — one course at a time."
Offering life skills courses is a transformative step toward greater independence and self-sufficiency for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Learning practical, everyday skills doesn't just teach a task — it builds confidence, opens doors to fulfilling employment, and fosters stronger social connections.
ENROLLMENT OPENING SOON
WEEK 1
Safety First
Kitchen readiness, handwashing, hazards, and reading a recipe
WEEK 2
Knife Skills & Stove Basics
Safe cutting, sautéing, boiling, and roasting fundamentals.
WEEK 3
One-Pan Wonders
Full balanced meals — protein and veggies, done together.
WEEK 4
Celebration!
Soups, salads, graduation, and a GVE Certificate ceremony.
CULINARY INSTRUCTOR
Chef Mary O'Donnell
Recipe tester for Chef Patrick O'Connell's cookbook at the Inn at Little Washington, founder of MOD Cuisine, and former Head Chef for the For Love of Children Camp. 'Proof is in the pudding".
🎓 GVE Certification
Graduates earn the GVE Certificate of Culinary Foundation and are guided toward a ServSafe Food Handler license.
🎉 Real-World Opportunity
Graduates can help host the food offering at an upcoming GVE party — real experience, real spotlight.
Coming Soon
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Learn to navigate public transit safely and independently
Transit Tracker 101
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Build resume, interview, and workplace-readiness skills
Career Launch
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Practice budgeting, saving, and everyday money basics
Money Smart
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Get comfortable with smartphones, email, and online safety