Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss the Sunflower Bakery program with Beth Brady, their director of admissions and student services. Established in 2009, the bakery serves young adults with disabilities through culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality programs. With a background in behavioral intervention, Beth walks through the program's structure including the importance of soft skills and technical training, followed by immersive experiences in a commercial kitchen. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
Post secondary transition, Sunflower Bakery, workforce development, inclusive opportunities, behavior intervention, culinary arts, pastry arts, soft skills, immersive experience, student assessment, DORS funding, DDA reimbursement, nonprofit, job training, executive function.

Links:
Ep. 072 Building Futures (link)
Rockefeller Center Rainbow Room (site)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Sunflower Bakery (link)

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