Growing Teens For Life is a specialized vocational and workforce development program that directly meets the needs of students in residential treatment. This experiential learning program uses a hands-on learning approach through practicing work and customer service skills, while staff provide direct skills training, coaching, and behavior modeling.
White’s Employability Skills Training (W.E.S.T.) is the foundation of the Growing Teens For Life program, built upon Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development. It consists of five segments broken down into eighteen personal skills needed for employment today. The five segments are: Mindset, Work Ethic, Learning Strategies, and Social & Emotional Skills. Job readiness is the goal for each teen who participates in the program.