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Teenagers (14+) and Adults (18+) who are looking for small supportive classes in introductory horse and related farm chores.
The program focuses on prevocational job readiness skills as participants learn vocational skills of routine horse and goat animal care and gardening. Job readiness skills such as social and language skills to best communicate with supervisors and co-workers, team work, following instructions, safety on the job, physical boundaries when working with others, time management, and job etiquette are part of the prevocational skills addressed. Vocational skills in horse and goat care are tasks such as feeding, water maintenance, mucking, and related barn care and farm work.
Community classes will be generally offered year-round, one day/week,
from 8- 9AM or 4-5 PM. Contact STABLEWORK Program at info@stablework.org
NY State Education Department Access VR is a wage supported work experience in a community based setting. This is an opportunity for developing Independent work skills. offered through a registered state agency.
Voacational Assessment: Offered through a registered State Agency or private pay.
Customized, one-day or more, programs are available for those out of town but wishing an Introduction to Horse Care Work are available. Contact STABLEWORK Program at info@stablework.org.
Training is offered at a small beautiful horse ranch in Newfield, New York, which is 8 miles from the city of Ithaca in central New York, about 1 hour drive from Syracuse and Binghamton, 2 hours from Rochester, and 4 hours drive or direct bus from NYC.
USA Today (2018) listed Ithaca as Number 13 in the list of most innovative cities in the United States. Ithaca is home to Cornell University, Ithaca College and 150 waterfalls in surrounding area. It’s a beautiful place to visit. Forbes.com recommended Ithaca as one of the best places to travel to in the U.S. If you need short-term housing, contact us for suggestions at info@stablework.org.
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