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    UTEC, Inc.
    • 35 Warren Street, Lowell, MA 01852
    • 978-856-3902
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Workforce Development – Food Services Social Enterprise
    Program activities:

    Young adults who complete Transformational Beginnings expectations move into one of UTEC’s other social enterprise areas and attend expanded, holistic programming that includes onsite education, social justice workshops, and other experiential learning. The Food Services social enterprise focuses on culinary hard skills and customer service skills that are essential for food- and hospitality-related employment. Participants work in one or more of the enterprise areas: catering, Café UTEC, and/or commercial kitchen. Youth also earn their ServSafe Food Handler certification.

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Youth between the ages of 17and 25 years old

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 9
    Total hours: 25
    Program duration: 50 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Program start dates: Next start: 5/8/2024
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    9AM- 5 PMSkills Training✓✓✓✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: Participants who have already earned their high school credential work both shifts in skills training; those who are in our Education classes work 1 shift and attend Education 1 shift. Every 5 weeks, the Friday schedule is modified so that each participant has a team review and competency assessment meeting with their support team of 4 staff members.
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    35 Warren Street, Lowell MA 01852Accessible by public transportation
    Additional information about location:

    Accessible by public transportation but, UTEC provides van rides to and from site.

    Program requirements: SORI check
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: ServSafe Food Handler certification | OSHA certification
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Transportation (UTEC van rides)✓
    Test/License Fees✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Clothing/Uniforms✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
    Other, please explain: Daily stipend is determined by level of programming

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Marie McCabe
    Telephone: 978-856-3902
    Email: mmccabe@utecinc.org
    Program code: UTC-VT-FS
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes