Path Two would recruit up to 16 students with developmental and physical disabilities who might have limited learning disabilities and social skills. With support from volunteers and professional staff, these students could successfully complete the curriculum and internship. As in Path One, these students would participate in a six to eighteen month program and receive compensation as defined above.
PATH TWO
Learning Objectives:
• To learn methods in propagating, planting and pruning
• To maintain a greenhouse and community garden
• To know commonly used tools when gardening
• To understand equipment needs
• To learn the fundamental requirements of the horticulture business
• To successfully complete internship in the horticulture business
• To complete a resume and job search effort in horticulture
Safety
• Training – Blood borne pathogens
• Training – O.S.H.A.
• Training – Proper lifting
• Proper tools/equipment required for specific jobs
Dressing for work
• Wear proper shoes to protect your feet
• Exposure to the sun and how to protect yourself
Work ethics
• Do the job that was been assigned
• Take pride in a job well done
• Zero tolerance for stealing
• Zero tolerance for drugs and foul language
Work responsibilities
• The importance of being on time
• How to follow directions
How to work teams
• How does a team work
• Responsibilities of each team member
Respect in the work place
• Interactions with co workers
How to disagree, effective mediation skills
• Explore why people disagree
• Learn steps about problem solving
Practical exercise:
For each section role play
