AUTHENTIC & MEANINGFUL

WORKS Enterprise® is one of the primary ways we create authentic and meaningful learning at Loring Job Corps Center. A unique and effective approach to learning environments, WORKS Enterprise® philosphies and practices encapsulate our approach to supporting youth in changing their lives.

The WORKS Enterprise® mission is to promote the economic well-being of individuals, families and communities by developing in the individual an occupational foundation for sustainable employability, and to provide service to the community.

A WORKS Enterprise® is a thematic, production learning environment where all individuals have experience in planning, running and evaluating the business activities of the enterprise. Based on constructivist learning theory, WORKS Enterprise® environments provide individuals the opportunity of learning-by-doing necessary and authentic work in a residential setting. Appropriate academic work is embedded in the daily running of the enterprise and whenever possible, leads to the completion of a high school diploma. Third-party certifications provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning. Career development services provides for the management of occupational goals and successes. Many center service activites and large portions of managment and maintenance are provided by our enterprises.

WORKS Enterprise Core Values:

• People learn best by doing authentic and meaningful work
• Students deserve an education that meets their needs and that allows them to be in control of their learning goals
• Constructivist learning principles underlie high performing educational environments
• All students can learn to high levels
• Technological fluency is a 21st Century basic skill

WORKS Enterprise Operational Principles:

• Youth Development
• Sustainable Employability
• Integrated Academics
• Building Community

Loring Job Corps Center has six enterprises. Individual vocations are clustered within each enterprise.

Diesel Mechanics
Commercial Driver's License

Carpentry
Cement Masonry
Electrical Wiring
Painting

Culinary Arts
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Insurance Claims Processor
Medical Receptionist
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Transcriptionist

Outdoor Recreation

Computer Technology
Web Page Design

If you would like to learn more about our dynamic environment at Loring Job Corps Center, give us a call or contact us to arrange for a visit.