Teen Work Sharp™ for Vocational Prep
Vocational education and personal mentoring are the cornerstone of our program, coupled with off-site vocational placement with business partners. At our New York and Tennessee campuses, boys 13-17 years old gain confidence, build character, and develop life skills through on-site work projects. Boys also learn to use many different hand and power tools. As they progress, they are allowed, with supervision, to apply for and obtain off-site work.
The wide variety of on-site trades include; Carpentry, Woodworking, Electrical Work, Plumbing, Computer Basics, Culinary Arts, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Auto Mechanics, Barista training, and much more.
Our vocation staff aids teen boys in learning accountability, transportation, and company compliance, and each boy’s hard-earned paychecks go into a savings account. The program also keeps teen boys moving toward independent living as young adults.
Our key overall focus is to help young teens to become upstanding citizens who learn the value of a good, hard day’s work, and to develop a strong character, so that they can one day be able to provide for themselves and their families.
Adult Work Sharp™ for Life
Once a child in foster care turns 18, they are removed from the foster care system. Young men who have gone from home to home, parent to parent, are expected to enter the working world with the skills one needs to hold a job, keep up with rent, and remain independent. But that rarely ends up being the case. Many young men end up broke, homeless, and angry at the world…
Adult Work Sharp’s Solution
The Adult Work Sharp program is dedicated to serving the transition from foster care to adulthood. Our goal is to help young men (18-25) transition into society as a stable contributor, being able to hold a job, live on their own, and give back to their community. We offer a group home setting with one to one mentoring, psychological counseling, and attainable goals that focuses on Workforce Development, Physical & Mental Health, & Spiritual Development.
What We Offer
Mentoring
Campus environment that models and teaches respect, active listening, conflict resolution, and professionalism.
Workforce Development
On-site development and education delivering marketable skills in maintenance, landscaping, culinary arts, hospitality, guest services and other areas.
Physical & Mental Growth
Daily workouts and intentional education that focuses on health in body, mind, and spirit.
Spiritual Formation
Daily devotion opportunities through chapel services, bible studies, and spiritual mentoring.
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Are you 18-25 in New York and need assistance?
Testimonials
From the day we arrived at the retreat center we were welcomed with opened arms. Our group, about 70 people, were treated very well. The staff constantly made sure everything was ok. Thank you again for the experience you provided for me and the group!
Roberto Abrantes
I highly recommend this charming retreat surrounded by the picturesque Norwich Lake. The main lodge area has a stunning large fireplace with beautiful views and an exterior wrap around porch. The rooms are very charming, clean and equipped with essential supplies as a nice hotel would offer.
Jennifer Cooper
The perfect place for our Thanksgiving family reunion! Clean, beautifully decorated, super comfy beds, views of the lake from our family suite and the main common room, amazingly friendly staff.
