Students from the Vocational Independence Program (VIP) spent time today at our Pelican Babies Child Development Center, putting their job skills to work by helping clean and prepare the play area for our youngest learners.
The Vocational Independence Program, led by teacher Stephanie L. Mattingly and paraprofessional Rebecca Knight, provides students with hands-on experiences that build independence and workplace readiness. From grocery shopping at Sherm’s to helping in job sites at Keno Elementary School and now Pelican Babies, students are gaining skills they can carry with them beyond graduation.
Today, VIP students Miranda Jimenez-Hernandez, Caleb Lokey, and Khalil Hutner (along with peers RW, JW, and DC who were not photographed) worked hard at Pelican Babies, which this year is serving more than 20 little ones—the most in recent years.
Pelican Babies paraprofessionals Becky Briones-Chavolla and Kyla Pace spent the sunny afternoon keeping up with the Pelican Babies as they played outdoors.
These opportunities not only give students meaningful work experiences but also strengthen connections across our district.
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