by Louise | Oct 9, 2025 | Particpant Stories, Spotlight
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...
by Louise | Oct 9, 2025 | Particpant Stories, Spotlight
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...
by Louise | Oct 9, 2025 | Particpant Stories, Spotlight
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...
by Louise | Oct 9, 2025 | Particpant Stories, Spotlight
Jemal completed exploratory food service experiences at Chili’s in Hampton and Smoke BBQ in Newport News. Jemal has described himself as “not the oldest kid, but the youngest adult” in his family, and his maturity and work ethic led to high praises...
by Louise | Oct 9, 2025 | Particpant Stories, Spotlight
Jayden completed a CK READY work experience in animal care, and he challenged himself to work solely with equines – one of the animals that he shies away from. During his experience at Willow Woods Equine Sanctuary & Farm, Jayden completed a huge...
