CANCELED-GiGi Prep Spring 2020

All programs will be suspended through April 7th. This includes canceling all group programming, one on one tutoring and Playhouse events. This decision was made to take precautionary measures in regards to the COVID-19 to ensure the health and safety of our participants, their families, volunteers and staff.

GiGi Prep teaches career oriented concepts including, but not limited to the introduction of the skills in the area of money management, public speaking, customer service, team building and wellness.

All NEW this year is a partnership with the St Ambrose University Occupational Therapy Department. The program will be held at the University and overseen by instructors and students.

This program runs for 6 weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

A minimum of 4 participants are needed to effectively run GiGi Prep.

Applications will be accepted on or before January 1 through January 15, 2020.

Participants MUST apply to be interviewed and accepted into this program.

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’s Prep is designed for individuals aspiring to enroll in our GiGi University program and continue on the career development path to participant in the GiGi University Internship Program. However a participant may need repetition of this course before moving on. Adults will meet with a program leader prior to start of the program for an interview. Recommended for ages 18+.

Click here to see additional information and to apply.

If you have any questions please contact Site Director, Pam at plynch@gigisplayhouse.com or give us a call at (309)762-PLAY (7529)