NOTE: Kyree has accepted a full-time position at Wynne Ford, and is pursuing training and certifications as an auto mechanic and repair technician! Kyree has successfully completed three (3) CK-facilitated internships at Wynne Ford, a partnership created with the assistance of Hampton City...

We visited Saryah on the last day of her 8 week internship at Peake Childhood center in Hampton. She was so appreciative of her completion certificate and praise from her Skills Trainer and Vondella Gregory at Peake. "Saryah is a very humble person. Her accomplishments have been good and...

Note: Wally has since been hired by Wynne Ford in a mobile tech position where he will assist in the field with motorists in need of help. Wally’s story is a testament to how practical experience, coupled with the right support, can open doors. We can’t wait to see how his passion for cars and...

What do you like about your job, Jeremiah? "It's good!" Jeremiah says with a smile. He enjoys working with kids, blowing bubbles, and cleaning. “The kids and blowing bubbles when they’re crying." (It supports kids who need help with regulating the sensory experience and with first haircut jitters)...

What tasks do you do for the art camp? "If they ask for help I'll come help with what they need assistance or be there with them. I'll help the teacher help sometimes. I think it's prepared me for a lot of responsibility, and for becoming part of the workforce. It prepared me what to do in the...

Alex excelled at his workplace experience at Hampton Mayor's Book Club. We sat down with him and his skills trainer, Meghan, to learn more about his journey. What did you learn at the internship, Alex? "I learned books, counting books, and putting stickers on books." How has having a skills...

Jada thrived at the Virginia Living Museum (VLM), where she was involved in diverse tasks like “bird watching, museum collections, and the museum store,” she explained. Jada’s creativity truly shines in her work with the animal enrichments. “I already made them for Halloween. I made a ghost. I’m...

When asked about his experience, Richard shared: “It’s pretty laid back and easy to learn. Everyone here is nice.” His favorite tasks include “putting away books, sorting shelves, sometimes dusting, and rearranging the book shelves.” His advice to other students? “Take the chance, it may be useful...

When asked about her future, Lexy says, "My dream job is to be an artist. I can make a job out of it if I’m lucky." Seneca is quoted as saying Luck is where opportunity meets preparation, and Lexy now has a solid foundation of preparation to turn her dream into reality. "I've been working on...

Shahd excelled in her internship with tasks like restocking and recovery—“where you pick up stuff and put it in the right place,” she explained. Through this experience, she’s discovered the importance of self-advocacy: “Where if you need help, you ask someone.” Shahd was most proud of her growing...

Ashauni thrived in her internship, taking on tasks like organizing clothes by size, arranging accessories by color, and ensuring everything looks great for customers. “I like it! I like how it’s very easy to do. We go to the front and get the cart and put it up,” she shared. She’s also excited...

William's woodworking experience at Barrel-Art was an opportunity to turn his skills and interests into a career. When asked about his internship, William answered, "Barrel-Art gave me a different perspective on how I see things and gave me a better opportunity to work with my hands." Grace, his...

Jasmine's workplace exploration included experiencing art-focused summer camp sessions at CNU's Torggler Fine Arts Center. She learned about having fun while being a role model for the elementary-aged students, adapting to different adult and children's expectations, and what post-high school...

Jacob shone in his workplace exploration at Bluebird Gap Farm; the staff appreciated his eagerness to learn new things. The impact of his animal-care and landscaping work has been felt by farm residents, staff and visitors. He helped the animals (and himself) keep cool through heat waves and fixed...

Alex completed an internship with Barrel-Art prior to graduating high school. He showed such tremendous skill, commitment and work ethic that the owner of Barrel-Art offered him a summer job! Alex has a bright future awaiting him this fall, and in the meantime he showed the world what he is...