Educational Programs

The Clara White Mission's one-stop community-development center restores and builds lives through our job training, employment placement, housing initiatives and more. Our 20-week Culinary and 18-week Janitorial curricula are designed to offer students an opportunity to practice their skills in an environment that will prepare them for a career in these industries.

The program curricula are based on a prototype developed for Clara White Training Center. The training program is certified by the Florida Department Commission of Independent Education.

Our transitional/permanent housing program provides housing for 36 male residents on-site and coordinates off-campus housing for our female students. Our programs are for men and women 18 years of age and older.

 

TO APPLY:

Potential students are requested to attend an Introduction Session for an overview of training programs.  These sessions provide information regarding our vocational training, job placement, life management skills and transitional housing.  Our next program introduction sessions are:

FRIDAYS - 9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM - CLARA WHITE MISSION DROP-IN CENTER
613 WEST ASHLEY STREET 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JOHN STAFFORD AT 904-354-4162 EXT 111

DECEMBER 29, 2011
JANUARY 6, 2012
JANUARY 13, 2012
JANUARY 20, 2012

CLASSES BEGIN ON JANUARY 23, 2012

Culinary Apprenticeship Program

For students completing the culinary training program, Clara White Mission has a collaborative effort with the American Culinary Federation to sponsor an apprenticeship program. These graduates may continue their education through Clara White Mission while working in the culinary field under the supervision of a sponsoring chef. Graduates meet one day per week to participate in classroom and lab work under the direction of an American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship Coordinator.

Those completing the two-year Apprenticeship Program become eligible to receive an American Culinary Federation Certification. This certification provides the individual with vast opportunities for advancement within the hospitality industry and increases their earning potential.

Diploma in Culinary Arts

20 Weeks – 600 Clock Hours, plus internship

 

Combining intensive hands-on production with lectures to reinforce kitchen learning, this program provides students with a broad range of culinary experiences. Graduates will be able to secure entry to mid-level employment in the food service/hospitality industry. The program introduces students to the history of cooking and services, basic food preparation, menu development and culinary math. Students will learn commercial cooking and service, front and back of the house skills through catering, special events and restaurant operations.

Janitorial Program

 

The Clara White Mission Culinary Arts / Janitorial-Environmental Program provides students with a broad range of educational experiences, combining intensive hands-on job training, with classroom instruction to reinforce learning. Upon completion of program, graduates have the necessary skills to secure entry to mid-level employment. Curriculum for both vocational training tracks has been certified by the State of Florida Commission of Independent Education.

Diploma in Janitorial Services

18 Weeks – 460 Clock Hours, plus internship

 

Combining theory training for job knowledge with hands-on training that complements the learned theory with skill adeptness, this program builds skills that are necessary for advancement in the profession. The 460 hour janitorial training program will provide comprehensive instructions in commercial cleaning, academic and practicum aspects, in addition to providing customer relations and management skill development.

Certificate in Highway Safety and Introduction to Construction Maintenance

14 Weeks – 160 hours

 

The curriculum will introduce, prepare and expose students to elementary practices of highway safety and construction maintenance. This introductory training, combines intensive hands-on activities with lectures to reinforce learning that includes theory for job knowledge and readiness for skill adeptness. Students will have access to uniforms, tools, materials, supplies and field trips. Practical experience in class, on the job training, one on one technical assistance, job placement, internship and life skill counseling will complement the training.