Futures builds skills to foster independence in the areas of employment, life skills and community interactions for students ages 18-21 with disabilities.
Work at on-campus worksite, The Battle Ground Barkery
Work at off-campus worksites throughout Battle Ground and Vancouver
Schedules are individualized based on student needs
Interaction with supervisors at worksites
Worksites provide students with learning opportunities in a variety of settings to gain valuable experience and discover possible career paths
Life skills
Employment skills
Public transportation training
Cooking and grocery shopping
Budgeting
Household chores
Appropriate social behavior
Restaurant etiquette
Community interactions
Healthy recreational activities
Appropriate social behavior
Community resources
Real world social interactions
Money management
Restaurant etiquette
The Futures program may be a great fit for students who:
Are between 18-21 years old
Adapt well to change
Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the community
Carry and use ID
Have a successful attendance record
Are able to spend part of the day unsupervised
Have the ability to work independently at work sites
Have the ability to learn to ride public transportation
Have a stabilized health condition
Have independent self-care management
Have time management skills
Are willing to participate in the program
Have prior on-the-job work experience
Are or are willing to be connected with DDA and DVR services
Have independent communication skills or an assistive device
Community partnerships
Battle Ground Cinema
Battle Ground Public Library
Cascade Fitness
Flower Express
Kidz Cloz
MOD Pizza
Nest Vintage
North County Community Food Bank
Val Ogden Center
ReTails Thrift Store
SW Washington Humane Society
As part of their vocational training, students make handmade, all natural, preservative-free dog treats, or “doggie biscotti.”
Stacy Mitchell
Email Stacey Mitchell
360-885-4013
Benjamin Bergerson
Email Ben Bergerson
971-704-2008
