What's Cooking?
By Beth BasfordLast month, on August 23, Sunland Center in Marianna hosted an open house and ribbon cutting at a new vocational culinary arts program, The Mixer, developed for residents at the Center. Superintendent Geri Williams, along with Centralized Support Services Director James Godwin, and Culinary Arts Vocational Instructor Wayne Winkle welcomed attendees and provided a brief overview of the program.
The program is designed to help participants develop skills in the preparation of food, basic cooking methods, the essentials of food safety, hospitality, presentation and service. There are a total of 16 participants in the program. Several of these individuals anticipate an eventual transition to a community setting, such as their family home or a group home. While enrolled in this program, students are given opportunities to cultivate practical skills and abilities, while developing important work ethic which they can put into practice in a workplace setting.
Program participants were eager to greet their visitors and readily shared some of their favorite things about the program, what participation in the program means to them and their dreams for future job opportunities. At the end of the day, Sunland administrators and program participants were very pleased that the event was a success. Sunland appreciates the large turnout of support from the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and individuals from the community.
Superintendent Geri Williams, along with Centralized Support Services Director James Godwin, and Culinary Arts Vocational Instructor Wayne Winkle welcomed attendees and provided a brief overview of the program.
While enrolled in this program, students are given opportunities to cultivate practical skills and abilities, while developing important work ethic which they can put into practice in a workplace setting.
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