Courses
The courses provide classroom and hands-on experience. There is a field placement that includes student advisement and supervision.
Vocational Advising
- Business and Support Services prepares students for entry-level
positions in general office/retail, food service and hospitality.
- Field placement experience offers students the opportunity to use the skills learned in their vocational classes.
- Business and Support Services sites are available both on campus and in local businesses and industries.
- Each
student is assigned a Threshold vocational advisor who meets with him
or her on campus, visits the field placement for observations, and
consults with the on-site supervisor regarding student progress.
Work World Seminar
Students learn social and practical skills necessary for getting and maintaining employment. Focus is placed on:
- developing effective resumes and cover letters; and
- developing appropriate job-interview skills and behaviors.
Apartment Living
Students learn about:
- choosing an appropriate and safe apartment;
- understanding a lease;
- living independently in an apartment;
- living safely in an urban setting;
- living with roommates and sharing common space;
- paying bills, cooking and grocery shopping;
- using community resources; and
- cultural differences in lifestyle and food choices.
Food Lab
Students are provided with hands on experience in the kitchen, including:
- grocery shopping;
- making healthy and safe choices in meal preparation and selection; and
- cooking and clean up.
Consumer Education
Students are taught money-management skills.
Consumer Education Course Lab
Small groups of students meet for a double period once each week to practice skills learned in the Consumer Education course.
Personal Growth
This is a weekly small-group meeting led by a licensed psychologist.
Students set personal goals and work toward meeting them. This course
helps students understand the responsibilities of adulthood.
Current Events
Students review local, national and world news each week. They discuss timely
issues, debate thought-provoking questions, and gather additional
information on a variety of topics.
Faculty Spotlight
Lorraine Done
Instructor, Threshold Program
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Leslie Macone
Instructor, Threshold Program
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