Every Spring, our Chatham school hosts an Employer Breakfast to thank area businesses and nonprofits for opening their doors to students with special needs to learn new work skills!

Nearly 30 employers participated in the program during this school year, including child-care centers, retail stores, environmental organizations, a museum, several restaurants, a library and even a hair salon!
The work-skills program is a critical component of the school’s curriculum to prepare students as they approach graduation. Students are placed with an employer to learn hard skills and “soft” skills that are just as important to understand in a workplace. They learn how to show up on time; stay on task; ask a manager questions; and appropriate social interactions with coworkers.
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