Living a life of purpose is the purpose of life
Launch Vocational Program
The mission of Launch is to em-power and encourage self-determination for individuals with disabilities by accessing work and social opportunities in a truly community-based setting.
Launch is centrally located inn beautiful Cohasset Village. This ideal location allows our participants walking access to the numerous work opportunities, internships and social events the village has to offer. Launch participants experience an authentic community based program full of learning, growing and achieving.
Launch offers:
- Group internships
- JJ’s Junction/ Dairy Hut, New England Wildlife Center, Holly Hill Farm, Weir River Farm, Cohasset Sports Complex
- Internships/Competitive Employment
- Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Village Greenery, Pat’s Barber Shop, SG&D Insurance, Tedeschi Food Shops
- Healthy Living Programs
- Daily Exercise, Scituate Racquet Club, Nutrition lessons, Issues of adulthood and safety
- Continuing Education/College
- Quincy College, UMASS Boston, ICE, Quincy Career Center
- Council on Aging Advocacy Program
- Office work, Meal prep, Shopping, Companion visits, Housekeeping, Landscaping, Dog Walking
- Social Enterprises
- Music for Hire, Farmers’ Market, Auto Detailing
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- Business Academics
- Consumer/Money Skills, Workplace Communication Skills, Reading, Writing, Workplace Technology Skills
- Travel Training
- Community Exploration
- Club Activities
- Disney Club, Art Class, Hiking Club, Swim Club
For information on Launch 1, contact Laurel Hickey at 781-383-0902 or by email lhickey@soshoresupport.org
For information on our new Launch 2 site at the Old Ship Fellowship Hall in Hingham, contact Kevin McCord at 781-740-1206 or by email kmccord@soshoresupport.org