Education/Life Skills

AbilityPath (Community Gatepath)

Community Gatepath has been “Turning Disabilities Into Possibilities” for more than 95 years.  Community Gatepath has one of the most comprehensive service portfolios spanning all ages from early intervention for infants to community access and job training for adults and seniors. All programs are designed to prepare children and adults to actively participate in their schools, community, workplaces and at home.

CEEP/Wilderness School

Commonly known as “The Wilderness School” the curriculum offers a series of summit experiences marking the transition from youth and schooling to adulthood and community life.  The Wilderness School requires the student to select, plan, and perform challenging activities that reflect adult skills and responsibilities

San Mateo County Jobs for Youth

San Mateo County Jobs for Youth began in 1982 serving all youth 14-21 years of age who reside in San Mateo County with employment services.  Services do not have specific eligibility or income requirements and they serve all youth regardless of socio-economic or risk level.

The program is designed to help youth increase their self-esteem and gain important job-seeking skills.  The youth will master the job application form, learn to communicate more effectively, gain interviewing skills, receive examples of resumes, cover letters, list of references, and thank you letters/emails to employers.

Their program offers one-on-one support with the goal of attaining gainful employment and becoming responsible adults.