Students Seek In-School Jobs
ECLC of New Jersey’s students with special needs are asking for the public’s help to sharpen their work skills! They are looking for small jobs to complete in the classroom, while taking precautions to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic.
Usually Upper School students, ages 18–21, ventured out into the nearby community for “job sampling,” at area businesses and other organizations. The school is located behind the municipal building and in pre-COVID days, would take walking trips into downtown and ride the bus for field trips and work opportunities. Today, everything is on hold.
However, this school year, they cannot go on any community outings because of the risk of COVID-19. Many of these students are especially vulnerable, during this time.
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Some positive news to brighten your day!
The pandemic has changed everything this year and brought challenges to so many. Yet, it has also made us more flexible and creative, in many ways.
On July 29, our Chatham school did something new, hosting its first ever outdoor graduation to honor the Class of 2020. It was a special evening for the 16 of our 22 graduates who were able to attend with their family and friends. The ceremony was abbreviated and diplomas were picked up off a table, without any congratulatory handshakes, of course.
Despite the masks and requirement for social distancing, the upbeat spirit of this resilient class was evident, especially at the conclusion when they got up on their feet for a final dance together!
View video highlights of the ceremony.