Four Factors of Wellness

Participants will gain needed OCS Hours(48) and meaningful exposure to work and social skills.  Our program will be counted as "paid work hours" for OCS Students and can also be used on Resumes as Job Skills Training.

This 3 Week Program will meet 3 days a week during the summer and we will have several sessions in morning and afternoon. It is located at St. James Lutheran Church (Amazing Grace Advocacy Office).

We will meet IN PERSON as a small group of 12 Teens. We have 4 College Interns and 4 Amazing Grace Staff Members running the program. 

What we will be doing: 

• Real life applications in Mock Environments
• Work in a "Bank, Store, Restaurant & Office"
• Manage your own "Apartment" and Life Skills
• Explore systems and how to self advocate
• Learn how to manage money/credit/checks
• Practice job applications and interviews
• Work through real life challenges
• Social interactions with peers & adults
• HAVE FUN!

Eligibility Requirements:

•  Completed 9th grade and higher (No older than 23 years old)
• Have a diagnosed brain disorder (IDD,ASD, or Mental Health)
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Can follow simple written and verbal directions
• Must have verbal skills
• Has the intent of independence and employment