Milford, Delaware — The graduation ceremony hosted by the Delaware Food Bank was both emotional and celebratory. students from Tuesday Kitchen School Program.
The goal of the Kitchen School program, in partnership with the Delaware Restaurant Association, is to provide adults with disabilities with specialized training that will hopefully lead to employment opportunities.
Nine students spent eight weeks in the kitchen of the Milford Food Bank and an additional four weeks We aim to transition to full-time employment through on-site job coaching.
Shalisa Alexander, a chef instructor at the Delaware Food Bank, emphasized the comprehensive nature of the program, saying, “We teach them not just work skills, but life skills, how to interview, how to work in a kitchen. We will also teach you the skills you need to know, such as how to provide excellent customer service. seeds In other words, they become employable. ”
For Shane Ramey, a student in the program who just graduated. teeth It's an achievement. “I'm just excited. I'm really happy to have gotten this far.”
At the ceremony, graduates were awarded diplomas. and had chance Share your remarks with family, friends, and teachers in the crowd. After graduation, they served lunch and showed off their newly acquired skills.
