Program Listings

GiGi’s Career Training Programs

The GiGi’s Career Training Programs are progressive learning programs designed to motivate adults with Down syndrome to achieve their highest potential in the world by integrating a Confident U. Healthy U. Whole U approach through communication, work habits, job skills, fitness and nutrition.  These programs promote an environment of inclusion and acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome.  Recommended for ages 18+. 

• GiGi Prep – The GiGi Prep program has an emphasis on building communication skills, money management, customer service skills, team building, health and wellness over a 10-week session made up of 2-days per week instructional learning. This program is an application-based program with high expectations to motivate adults with Down syndrome. Recommended for Adults 18+. 
• GiGi University – A comprehensive and progressive learning program tailored specifically for adults with Down syndrome comprised of a 15-week session made up of 3-days per week instructional program. GiGi U is designed for motivated adults with Down syndrome to achieve their highest potential in the real world while developing their abilities in the areas of wellness, communication and career skills with emphasis on job interviewing, communication skills, money management, public speaking, customer service, computer skills, team building and health.   Recommended for Adults 18+. 
• GiGi's Career Studio Internship – Whether it’s a retail environment, a design studio, a production space or an office, GiGi’s career internship programs build on the skills learned in GiGi U with practical applications and the achievement of certifications. During each individual with Down syndromes 13-week internship they will purposefully progress through certifications learning and demonstrating strengths and interests in transferable job skills, building their resume for placement in a job or volunteer position in the community. Pre-req: GiGi U. Recommended for Adults 18+. 
• GiGi’s Hugs + Mugs 
• GiGi’s Studio 
• GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar 
• GiGi Professional – Whether it’s an office, retail environment, a design studio or a production space, GiGi’s career internship programs build on the skills learned in GiGi U with practical applications and the achievement of certifications. During each individual with Down syndromes 13-week internship they will purposefully progress through certifications learning and demonstrating strengths and interests in transferable job skills, building their resume for placement in a job or volunteer position in the community. Pre-req: GiGi U. Recommended for Adults 18+.