Specialized Career Technical Programs

Community Based Training

Transition to Work – AM

0290 Full Year – 3 Credits 3 periods per day

Open to Grade 11


This program is a one-year job training program for Lakewood students. Students work under the auspices of a teacher and aide in a variety of school settings including the Ranger Café laundry room and the TTW classroom. This program is a preparatory class for students considering community-based job training programs after their sophomore year. A team decision determines appropriateness of programs.

Gordon Food Service – AM

0220 Full Year – 3 Credits 3 periods per day

Recommended: Career Assessment Evaluation


The Gordon Food Service program is a work-training program that meets

daily at the GFS store in Lakewood. Students work throughout the facility where they stock and face shelves, replenish food, clean, gather carts and

help maintain a tidy store appearance. Students assist shoppers in locating items and benefit from customer interactions.

Wyndham – PM

0270 Full Year – 3 Credits 3 periods per day

Recommended: Career Assessment Evaluation


Lakewood students work in the afternoon at this facility. The goals of this program are for students to gain experience in specific work skills and to develop independence and interest areas for future employment. With supervision, students receive training in the following departments:

  • Dishwashing

  • Room Service

  • Food Prep

  • Housekeeping

  • Groundskeeping

  • Restaurant

Rae-Ann Suburban Nursing Facility – PM

0260 Full Year – 3 Credits 3 periods per day

Open to Grade 11

Recommended: Career Assessment Evaluation


Students work at this facility in the afternoon. The goals of this program are for students to gain experience in specific work skills and to develop independence and interest areas for future employment. With supervision, students receive training in the following departments:

  • Food Service

  • Laundry/Housekeeping

  • Clerical

  • Maintenance Department

  • Groundskeeping

Winking Lizard – AM

0250 Full Year – 2 Credits 2 periods per day

Recommended: Career Assessment Evaluation


Lakewood students work in the morning before the restaurant is open. The goals of this program are for students to gain

experience in specific work skills and to develop independence

and interest areas for future employment. Students, with the supervision receive training in the following areas:

  • Basic food prep

  • Pre-bussing prep

  • Table set-up

  • Basic custodial duties