Pre-Employment Program (PEP)

$750 Check presented to Dakin Animal Shelter

STUDENTS TAKE A TOUR AND MEET THE CATS AND DOGS

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Alicia Rhodes presents a $750 check to Emily Kolod of the Dakin Animal Shelter. Emily is the Education and Outreach Manager of the Dakin Animal Shelter. Emily guided the tour of the shelter and answered the many questions students had about the shelter, adoption and pet care. The PEP students were rewarded with certificates of appreciation for their fundraising efforts. In two years the students have earned $1,250 for the shelter.
Heather and Calvin with "Rocky", the dog awaiting adoption. Cody has a new friend!
The two little Chihuahuas were so happy to play with Andrea! Alicia enjoyed the company of one of the sister Chihuahuas.
Students listen to the proper way to approach the dogs in the shelter. Before leaving Dakin Animal Shelter, students give a final good-bye to the cats and kittens who are available for adoption.
   
Corey shows off his compassion for animals. Melissa holds the puppy with tender loving care.
 
The PEP program is a unique, tuition based program designed for students with cognitive challenges. This small, but effective program works with students on many educational and independent living skills. Academic skills such as reading, math and critical thinking are practiced daily. Life skills such as cooking and laundry, and shop trade skills such as auto detailing, recycling processing, and office technology are some of the employment skills that offer our students a better chance toward future independent living and job placement. For information about this program, contact Leslie Brown at 413-863-9561, ext. 123.
The little Chihuahua finds a comfy spot on Jenn's legs!

PEP - Discovering and nurturing the potential in all students.    

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