Vocational development and real life job exploration are the primary goals of the LABBB Vocational Program.
All students participate in vocational programming that is individualized. Each student has the opportunity
to experience the comprehensive pre-vocational and vocational training available at LABBB.
The LABBB Vocational Program has been recognized statewide, nationally and internationally for excellence
in vocational programming. The LABBB Program has received numerous awards for Best Practices and quality
vocational programming. LABBB's community based worksites provide on-site LABBB staff supervision and
unique work opportunities. LABBB has been able to maintain worksites for many years because of the quality of
work performed by supervised students. The LABBB Program continues to comply with required industrial standards.
Students do receive monthly paychecks.
LABBB students progress through a vocational model by working in various job cluster areas. Placements
are based on each student's aptitudes, interests, worker traits, level of competence, level of independence
and job availability. Students are required to follow all company dress codes and rules. All students
are oriented to our highly-regarded pre-vocational, pre-career, occupational education, and career
development model before and during their current work experience.
Worker behaviors, independence level, interpersonal skills and communication skills are all integral parts
of a student learning to work in an industry setting. Prerequisite worker traits determine a student's
readiness to progress along the vocational continuum. LABBB worksites help prepare students for long term
post-22 placements. LABBB vocational counselors help guide students and families through the transition process.
- Pre-Vocational Evaluation And Training
- In School Work Experience
- Offsite LABBB Workshops
- Community Based Supported Worksites
- On The Job Training (O.J.T.)
- Competitive Employment