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The Growing Opportunities (GO) program offers high school students with special needs access to workforce development opportunities in a natural classroom environment. The 120 acres of farmland, gardens, and commercial kitchen space enable students to learn and develop both soft and hard skills for transitioning to independent living and job placement.
Why Choose Growing Opportunities?
Auerfarm’s unique approach provides special needs students access to workforce development on the farm. Students are exposed to four industry pathways; agriculture, facilities management, hospitality, and food service on our remarkable 120-acre farm campus.
For the past seven years, Auerfarm has built successful collaborations with eight Greater Hartford school district special education programs and community organizations. The GO program opens new windows to vocational possibilities after graduation while participating in an educational, unique, outdoor worksite opportunity.
Watch this video from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving about the summer programs they support. Skip to 1:42-3:03 to hear about Growing Opportunities at Auerfarm.
Growing Opportunities Students Will:
The GO program opens new windows to vocational possibilities after graduation while participating in an educational, unique, outdoor worksite opportunity.
One of the unique program approaches is the GO
participants will engage with prospective employers from
the four career fields. Additionally, employers engage as
speakers, and tour guides, and provide interviewing insights.
Furthermore, students and mentors can engage with statewide trade associations and employers for new career pathways. A GO Program Manager will help connect students with potential employers.
Workforce Areas
Growing Opportunities at Auerfarm
When preparation meets opportunity, you grow and GO!