Northville Program Builds Job Skills for Disabled Young Adults Through 5-Day Flower Stand
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Updated · WDIV ClickOnDetroit · Aug 11
Northville Program Builds Job Skills for Disabled Young Adults Through 5-Day Flower Stand
3 articles · Updated · WDIV ClickOnDetroit · Aug 11
Summary
A metro Detroit program is giving young adults with disabilities hands-on work experience by growing flowers, assembling bouquets and making weekly subscription deliveries.
At Northville’s Living and Learning Enrichment Center, participants practice workplace tasks that mirror paid jobs—taking orders, handling money, packing products and working with job coaches to meet expectations.
Staff say the program is designed to build confidence as well as practical skills, helping participants prepare for long-term employment, adulthood and more independent living.
The effort also puts participants in direct contact with customers through the farm stand at 801 Griswold St., open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.