We offer our Career Development Programs three times a year for spring, summer, and fall sessions. Applications typically open one month prior to the session start date. If you would like more information about these programs, please contact our Education Coordinator, Kyra Casalena, at kcasalena gigisplayhouse. We achieve this through innovative, educational, goal-development, and small group skills instruction, health and wellness, career skills, empowerment, community engagement, and exceptional work opportunities.
Recommended for adults with Down syndrome age 18 and up. Every interaction and friendly conversation reminds the community that stereotypes and discrimination toward people with Down syndrome must change. In doing so, more employers will seriously consider hiring ready and willing candidates with Down syndrome allowing communities, companies, and people to grow stronger together. Our I Accept You initiative is to help communities gain a stronger understanding that promotes an environment of inclusion and acceptance for all.
Our adult education programs are progressive learning program for adults, compromised of modular programs that meet multiple times each week for weeks in length that encompass Confident U, Healthy U, and Whole U. This program teaches and promotes communication, self-awareness, independence, health and wellness through community engagement.
Our GiGi Prep program has an emphasis on building communication skills, money management, customer service skills, team building, and wellness. This program is an application-based program with high expectations to motivate adults with Down syndrome.
GiGi Prep is designed for individuals aspiring to enroll in our GiGi University program and continue on the career development path to participate in our GiGi Professional program. However, a participant may need repetition of this course before moving on.
