Education Programs
The education component at Genesis Club assists members in meeting their individual educational goals with the support of community grants. Did you know that, nationally, 64% of students experiencing a mental health problem drop out within their first year of post-secondary education and never return again? Here at Genesis Clubhouse, we strive to flip that number and even increase it through our supported education program. In Fiscal Year 2016, Genesis had a near perfect semester completion rate of 93%, and a slightly higher rate of 94% specific to young adults.
Our goal is to support members in their individual education goals. These supports include:
Our goal is to support members in their individual education goals. These supports include:
- Guidance in determining educational goals
- School/training selection(Literacy, ESL, GED, Certificate, vocational programs, Degree programs)
- Assistance with school application process
- Assistance with financial aid, grant and scholarship application process
- On-going support on-campus and in the community while enrolled
- Periodic Student Celebrations
- General Education outreach from each clubhouse unit
Last Year... 152 members participated in supported education.
For more information on our education supports please contact the Career Development Unit.
For more information on our education supports please contact the Career Development Unit.
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Genesis Club, Inc.
274 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 831-0100 Info: training@genesisclub.org Referrals: referral@genesisclub.org Genesis Club is an Accredited Clubhouse, a charter member of Clubhouse International, and an international training center for clubhouses worldwide. 
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Leadership in Mental Health Recovery. This year, Genesis Club Inc. has been recognized by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for our dedication to alleviating the struggle consistent with mental illness. 
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