​Charles R. Drew Transition Center

 Laundry

 

The main focus of the Laundry Program at Drew is an emphasis on buying and properly caring for clothing.  This will give students the opportunity to practice/use/gain specific skills leading toward possible employment and independence.

 

Students are introduced to these skills in the following ways:

 

• Learning to sort, wash and clean various kinds of clothing

• Purchasing clothing that is appropriate for specific occasions

• Ironing, mending and storing clothes

• Becoming familiar with cleaning products and how to measure the products accurately

• Understanding vocabulary that is related to clothing care

• Exploring careers that are related to the laundry industry

• Acquiring life skills that are needed for daily living

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students at the Charles R. Drew Transition Center clean laundry used by the cafeteria staff, school nurses and  students working in the school custodial areas.  This hands-on experience also provides the students with strategies to practice good customer service throughout the school. 

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