Upcoming Events
College 101 Workshop
Not sure what comes after high school? We’ve got you covered. Join us for an interactive session designed to help you explore all the possibilities ahead.
Second Life Studio: An Upcycling Art Workshop
An Upcycling Art Workshop in collaboration with the Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Join us at Second Life Studio for a hands-on workshop where we turn old, donated materials from Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore into creative new works of art.
How to be a Barista 101 (for Teens)
Second date added!
Interested in landing a job at a coffee shop — join us for a free, hands-on Workforce Development Training focused on barista skills — led by Fathema Rahman, The Spark’s Workforce Development Coordinator.
In this 3-hour session, teens will learn:
How to operate espresso machines and grinders
Basic drink building: espresso shots, steamed milk, and simple lattes
Café workflow and station setup
Customer service basics: taking orders, working a register, and communicating with customers
Workplace readiness: time management, teamwork, and showing up professionally
Whether you're considering a job in food service or just want to explore what it's like to work in a fast-paced environment, this training will give you skills and confidence to get started.
Open to teens ages 13–19. No prior experience needed. Space is limited — registration required!
10 spots available! Register below
How to be a Barista 101 (for Teens)
WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!
Interested in landing a job at a coffee shop — join us for a free, hands-on Workforce Development Training focused on barista skills — led by Fathema Rahman, The Spark’s Workforce Development Coordinator.
In this 3-hour session, teens will learn:
How to operate espresso machines and grinders
Basic drink building: espresso shots, steamed milk, and simple lattes
Café workflow and station setup
Customer service basics: taking orders, working a register, and communicating with customers
Workplace readiness: time management, teamwork, and showing up professionally
Whether you're considering a job in food service or just want to explore what it's like to work in a fast-paced environment, this training will give you skills and confidence to get started.
Open to teens ages 13–19. No prior experience needed. Space is limited — registration required!
15 spots available! Register below
SWAY Teen Crew Boot Camp
Are you a Columbia County teen curious about a career in film and television? Join us for a week-long, hands-on summer camp, designed specifically for ages 15 to 19.
As part of the Stockade Works Access Youth (SWAY) initiative, Teen Crew Boot Camp is a 5-day workforce development program led by experienced industry professionals to provide introductions to several on-set departments, preparing teens for the exciting and fast-paced world of working in film and TV production.