Vocational education has been a hallmark of the La Cheim program since its inception.   At La Cheim School - Antioch we are proud of having helped so many young people gain entry into the world of employment.

LCS-A students receive vocational and life skills curriculum integrated into the general curriculum, from units in consumer mathematics to résumé-writing, from cooking classes to mock job interviews.     In addition, if you are at least fourteen years old you are eligible for paid, hand-on training.    At LCS-A we offer our older students the opportunity to work on campus as an elective course, and in the process gain  experience and basic skills in fields such as kitchen prep, gardening, janitorial, or clerical.   In addition, basic employment skills such as familiarity with state and federal forms and workplace regulations, keeping track of one's hours, punctuality, and a positive work attitude and communication are stressed in preparation for possible placement in off-campus positions.

Through the State's  WorkAbility I program we are able to offer students the opportunity to work off-campus by partnering with local businesses to open up positions for our students.   By this means we have been able to offer young people attending our school the chance to gain rewarding experiences working at retail stores, restaurants, pet shops, childcare centers, nursing homes, and other businesses.   It has not been uncommon for these positions to evolve into summer jobs, and in some instances  employers have even offered permanent positions to students whose work performance and reliability particularly impressed them.

If you have questions or would like more information about this aspect of our program, please feel free to contact us.