Classes & Learning Opportunities

Education is a powerful tool for fostering independence, building life skills, and creating meaningful connections. The Pathway Community Education Center offers a diverse array of classes designed to empower individuals with practical knowledge, from cooking and budgeting to social skills and employment preparation. By providing engaging, hands-on learning opportunities, Pathway ensures participants can thrive in their communities while discovering the joy of personal growth and connection.

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Community Education Center

Learning is FUN! Learn how to cook, ride the bus, manage your budget, make healthy snacks, learn safe on-line practices, meet new friends, and so much more! Since 2013, the Pathway Community Education Center has acted as a place for individuals to glean life skills and create a community of learners. The Community Education Center operates with two teachers and support staff who offer 13 classes per week which have included the following:

 

Budgeting                                Relationships & Dating                                  Cooking

Self-Advocacy                             Arts & Crafts                                              Photography

Gardening                                Fitness & Nutrition                                       Bus Riding

Social Skills                             Group Recreation                                          Safety Skills

Independent Living              Employment Skills                                     Mastering the iPad

Healthy Snacks                        Sign Language                                            Music & Dance

 

We offer four 12-week sessions per year. In addition, the Community Education Center partners with local school districts to bridge the transition from high school to adulthood learning. We currently serve over 300 students a year with our class offerings! We offer both in-person instruction and Zoom options in order to best serve various individuals during the pandemic. The Pathway Community Education Center also takes learning trips to Talent Maker City, CraterWorks, Access Food Garden, Roxy Ann Bowling Lanes, Del Rio Vineyards, Fry Family Farms, and various parks around our area.

For more information, to obtain a current course schedule, or ask general questions, please contact our Community Education Coordinator, Robin Reames, at [email protected] or (541) 840-3123. The Community Education operates at 100 N. Grape St., Medford, OR.