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Transition 99 students describe in-house hospitality program that builds vocational skills
Summary
Students and staff from Community High School District 99’s Transition 99 program presented their in-house hospitality class, describing hands-on food-service training, guest lunches, and work toward food-handler certification that staff say prepares 18- to 21-year-old students for postsecondary employment or volunteer placements.
Transition 99 students and staff told the District 99 Board of Education about a new hospitality class that staff say gives students hands-on experience with food service and prepares them for job training and employment.
Lisa Balow, director of special services, said Transition 99 serves young adults 18 to 21 with disabilities who are preparing for life after high school. She said the program’s focus is “post secondary” outcomes and vocational experience in the community. Balow introduced staff and students who presented a slide show about the class.
Jerry Smolik, the hospitality teacher, said the class was created to let students explore “the…
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