Career Crossroads is a shared time vocational program, offering students the opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in Sales and Customer Service, or Hospitality and Food Service. Students engage in classroom, project-based and community-based learning experiences. A focus of Career Crossroads is preparing students to acquire independence and the “soft skills” required for workplace success: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem-solving/critical thinking, and professionalism. 

Hospitality & Food Service

The course of study encompasses food specific areas including food prep, food service and safety, hospitality, and workplace readiness. The Career Crossroads Cafe and the Cafe @540 Kiosk allow students to study aspects of the field through direct application and development of skills in practical situations. 

Sales & Customer Service

Designed to prepare participants for entry-level  sales and customer service-related positions and provides support for successful entry and advancement in service-related careers. Customer service, sales, and literacy standards have been integrated into a fully-developed curriculum. A unique component of the program, the new Crossroads Corner Gift Shop, allows students to manage a retail store, and provides opportunities for hands-on experience in marketing, merchandising, inventory, and customer service.

The Career Crossroads PM program is open to 11th and 12th grade students.
Career Crossroads offers a program for 12+ students.

Career Crossroads Components:

• Sales and Customer Service Curriculum
• Hospitality/Food Service Curriculum
• Interactive self-assessment, development planning, and portfolio building
• Project-Based Learning
• Community-Based Instruction
• Developing the skills necessary to find and secure a job
• Developing the skills necessary to pursue lifelong learning
• Travel Training
• Structured Learning Internship Experiences
• Job Coaching
• Knowledge of and linkages to adult services