Boca West Country Club offers jobs to seven developmentally disabled young adults who graduated from Club’s internship program.

Project Search job-training program is in partnership with Unicorn Children’s Foundation and Unicorn Village Academy.

BOCA RATON, FL, June 6, 2019 – Adults, aged 18 to 24, with intellectual and developmental disabilities graduated last week from an inaugural 10-month internship program at Boca West Country Club during which they trained for the workforce. All of the seven young adults in the program were offered jobs at Boca West following their graduation, serving in the Club’s food and beverage, retail, and golf course maintenance departments.

The internship program is in partnership with Project SEARCH, Unicorn Children’s Foundation and Unicorn Village Academy. Boca West is the only residential club in the world to participate in the Project SEARCH program and the interns learned competitive, transferable, and marketable job skills. The second pre-employment intern class will begin in August.

“This incredible group of individuals became part of the Boca West family. All of them came to work each day with a great attitude and inspiring work ethic, and they became close not only with the staff here but with our members,” said Matthew Linderman, Boca West Country Club President, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. “We were thrilled to make job offers to all of the graduates and are excited for them to remain on our team.”

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Boca West Country Club, which has transformed the lives of these young adults,” said Sharon Alexander, CEO of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation. “Unfortunately, 68% of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities are unemployed despite their desire and ability to work. Thanks to this program, these young adults received valuable training and a job. We are so proud of their great work.”

About Boca West Country Club Project SEARCH

Boca West Country Club Project SEARCH provides a job training internship program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which began in August of 2018. Interns range in age from 17-24 years of age, which makes it statistically more difficult for them to find jobs upon completion of high school. By providing extensive internship opportunities, it is expected that at least 74% of interns will find competitive and meaningful employment following graduation. Boca West Country Club is the first private residential community in the world to participate in this internationally renowned program.

About Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH’s primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities. Project SEARCH at Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati began in 1996 and provides education and on-the-job training opportunities, which has led to permanent employment for nearly 75% of individuals with disabilities who have completed the program. This collaborative model has proven to be very successful at meeting employer needs while placing persons with disabilities in long-term employment. Since its inception, Project SEARCH has grown from a single program site at Cincinnati Children’s to a large and continuously expanding international network of sites with replication in 45 states and 9 countries.

About The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc.

Unicorn Children’s Foundation is a 24-year-old non-profit organization that is dedicated to building communities of acceptance, support, and opportunity for kids and young adults who are challenged by special needs and neurodiversity by supporting or developing it cradle to career pathways. Our initiatives connect families to community resources, advocate for inclusive opportunities, respect differences, empower individuals, and support success. With 1 in 6 children being diagnosed with a developmental or learning disorder, we believe it is our responsibility to create a world where all children’s potential can flourish.

About Unicorn Village Academy, Inc.

Unicorn Village Academy (UVA) focuses on the “whole student” teaching them life skills, employment preparation and academics. The curriculum encourages independence, self-advocacy, and preparation for life. A high school for 13-22 year old students with developmental and learning challenges that provides a safe and dignified learning environment to explore and realize true abilities and potentials. Using an innovative, strength-based teaching model, integrating academics, social and inter-personal communication strategies, students will develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to work, college and independent living. Unicorn Village Academy will give each student the opportunity to live out their own dreams and control their own lives and fully engage in the community in which they live.

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Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled Adults Train for the Workforce through Boca West Country Club and Unicorn Children’s Foundation partnership

BOCA RATON, FL, April 24, 2019 – Adults, aged 18 to 24, with intellectual and developmental disabilities are training for the workforce thanks to a partnership between Boca West Country Club, Project SEARCH, Unicorn Children’s Foundation and Unicorn Village Academy.

Last week five of these adults participated in the Boca West Country Club Project SEARCH Skills Assessment Day in which they were paired one on one with department mentors.  During the session, Boca West identified candidates for the August launch of a pre-employment internship-training program.  It is expected that all student interns will learn competitive, transferable, and marketable job skills and at least 74% of interns will find competitive and meaningful employment following completion of this intensive program.

The first pre-employment intern class of seven individuals started in August 2018 and will graduate from the program on May 30.

“Unfortunately, 80% of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities are unemployed despite their desire and ability to work,” said Sharon Alexander, CEO of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation.  “We are so grateful for our partnership with Boca West Country Club, which will help these candidates join the workforce and learn valuable skills.”

Boca West Country Club President, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Matthew Linderman, CCM, met with the candidates and their families.  “Our first class of pre-employment interns have become valuable and inspiring members of the Boca West family.  As they prepare to graduate in May, they have learned so many real life workplace skills that will enable them to future success.  We can’t wait to welcome the next class in August.”

About Boca West Country Club Project SEARCH

Boca West Country Club Project SEARCH provides a job training internship program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities which began in August of 2018.  Interns range in age from 17-24 years of age which makes it statistically more difficult for them to find jobs upon completion of high school.  By providing extensive internship opportunities, it is expected that at least 74% of interns will find competitive and meaningful employment following graduation.  Boca West Country Club is the first private residential community in the world to participate in this internationally renowned program.

About Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH’s primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities.  Project SEARCH at Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati began in 1996 and provides education and on-the-job training opportunities, which has led to permanent employment for nearly 75% of individuals with disabilities who have completed the program.  This collaborative model has proven to be very successful at meeting employer needs while placing persons with disabilities in long-term employment.  Since its inception, Project SEARCH has grown from a single program site at Cincinnati Children’s to a large and continuously expanding international network of sites with replication in 45 states and 9 countries.

About The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Inc.

Unicorn Children’s Foundation is a 24-year-old non-profit organization that is dedicated to building communities of acceptance, support, and opportunity for kids and young adults who are challenged by special needs and neurodiversity by supporting or developing it cradle to career pathways.  Our initiatives connect families to community resources, advocate for inclusive opportunities, respect differences, empower individuals, and support success.  With 1 in 6 children being diagnosed with a developmental or learning disorder, we believe it is our responsibility to create a world where all children’s potential can flourish.

About Unicorn Village Academy, Inc.

Unicorn Village Academy (UVA) focuses on the “whole student” teaching them life skills, employment preparation and academics.  The curriculum encourages independence, self-advocacy, and preparation for life.  A high school for 13-22 year old students with developmental and learning challenges that provides a safe and dignified learning environment to explore and realize true abilities and potentials. Using an innovative, strength-based teaching model, integrating academics, social and inter-personal communication strategies, students will develop the necessary skills to successfully transition to work, college and independent living. Unicorn Village Academy will give each student the opportunity to live out their own dreams and control their own lives and fully engage in the community in which they live.

One of South Florida’s top private clubs, Boca West Country Club, has joined an elite group of prestigious golf destinations around the world. Boca West Country Club has been named one of the most iconic clubs in the world in a National Club Association survey of 314 private club managers. Conducted by The McMahon Group, the Pulse Survey featured in the organization’s current Club Trends magazine, ranked Boca West as one of the top in the world among golf and country clubs. It was the only Florida country club to receive this distinction.

“We are deeply humbled by that our peers in the country and golf club world find Boca West to be one of the world’s most iconic clubs, sharing the honor with the famed St. Andrews in Scotland, Augusta National, and Pebble Beach,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club. “We have an incredible staff who go above and beyond to provide everlasting memories and experiences for our members who are the Club’s greatest brand ambassadors as they share their enthusiasm for Boca West with friends and family throughout the world.”

Boca West Country Club features four championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer and Jim Fazio, as well as a new $50 million, 100,000-square-foot golf and activities center. The Club also features championship tennis and pickleball courts, six restaurants, a spa and fitness center, and amenities that appeal to every generation and age group.

For more than 55 years, the National Club Association (NCA), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association, has provided private clubs with a voice on Capitol Hill. NCA also has educated clubs on the ever-evolving trends in the club community and has provided them with the tools they need to navigate the tides of change, including resources related to effective club governance, operations, model club practices, trends and legal issues.

About Boca West Country Club

An award-winning private, gated, resident only luxury country club community is home to 6,000 residents (3,400 families), with magnificent residences including a new luxury high rise with units ranging from $1 to $4 million townhomes, patio homes, villas, garden apartments and single-family homes. Boca West Country Club is a Platinum Club of America, 5-Star Private Club since 1997, and is proudly recognized as a Distinguished World Club by BoardRoom Magazine since 2013, a 2013 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winner, and has been named a 2019 AGM Platinum Award winner by the Association of Golf Merchandisers. Boca West Country Club’s Top Platinum Golf & Country Club designation was recently featured Forbes.

For more information, visit bocawest.com To inquire about club membership, call 888-504-BOCA.

America has a new favorite sport, but do you know what it is? Founded by a Washington state senator and his friends whose families wanted to play badminton but were unable to find the birdie, pickleball is incredibly easy to learn and fun to play.

This fun, fast paced game is showing up in private clubs all across the country. One of the most famous? Boca West Country Club! Their eight pickleball courts, pickleball instruction, and multiple games and clinics help new players get into the game while furthering more seasoned players’ skills as well. In fact, the Engage Inaugural Pickleball Tournament was held at Boca West! This high profile pickleball competition brought in fans from near and far.

Boca West Country Club, the nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club lifestyle, is a mecca for those who want resort-style living with exceptional amenities, off-the-charts service and the privileges that come with country club living. From its four championship golf courses, the 400,000+ sq. ft. of clubhouse, and an endless array of amenities, to a world class 38,000 sq. ft. spa, magnificent 20,000 sq. ft. fitness center, six restaurants, retail boutiques and pro shops, the 30 Har-Tru hydro tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts and aquatics center, Boca West Country Club is a destination like no other.

Boca West Country Club, the nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club lifestyle, is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Boca Raton, a world capital of luxury for its residents and visitors. Known for its spectacular weather, high-class amenities, upscale shopping and dining, championship golf, tennis, the vibrant arts and cultural community, as well as its close proximity to the pristine beaches and Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International Airports, Boca West Country Club is a destination like no other.

Situated on 1,400 acres of lush tropical landscaping, waterways, wooded preserves, as well as being surrounded by four championship 18-hole golf courses, Boca West Country Club is home to more than 3,000+ families. There are 55 distinct villages, which are comprised of private estate homes, townhomes, patio homes, villas, garden apartments and single-family homes.

With its year-round social calendar and easy access to downtown Boca Raton, Boca West offers an abundance of activities, ranging from unique and fun dining experiences to a wide variety of social events, such as theater outings, day trips and sporting events. Its idyllic location enables its residences to experience the conveniences of visiting the iconic Mizner Park, Morikami Japanese Gardens and Lake Boca, partake in the seasonal festivals and events, as well joining in on the active yachting and boating community. When you live at Boca West, it’s all at your fingertips to Live the Life You Love And Love the Life You Live.

If you are thinking of making a move to South Florida and want to make Boca Raton your next home and be a part of a community that offers the best in luxury, location and amenities, come give us a look. Contact us at Boca West Country Club to set up your personal appointment. For more information, call 888-504-BOCA.

It’s pretty hard to replicate all of the things that make New York what it is. Sure, you can serve pizza or hotdogs, but the vibe of New York is felt more in the location, the décor and the people who are there. Grand Central at Boca West has it all, and members here love it. So how can you take a bite out of the Big Apple at Grand Central? Well, it all starts with the atmosphere.

The first thing that you see when you step inside is the local color and you feel it instantly. The entry way is home to two rows of actual stadium seats from the original Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium in New York and the walls are covered in authentic memorabilia. You’ll also find old movie posters, photos of celebrities, and signed New York sport team jerseys. It is proof that Grand Central at Boca West connected with our Big Apple roots here. One entire wall replicates a New York City block, with shop windows and signs advertising the food at every station. If you stop by the bar in the middle of the restaurant, you can enjoy a classic Manhattan made by one of our friendly bartenders, or watch the game from one of the 42 TVs that surround the place, not to mention the two 180” video walls.

We can’t mention Grand Central at Boca West without zoning in on the food, and there’s plenty of it. Queue up at the Corner Deli for all of the hot sandwiches that you can enjoy. From corned beef, turkey to pastrami, we have it the way you want it! Right next door is Nathan’s Hot Dogs, where you can get yours loaded with chili, cheese, sauerkraut, onions, or whatever else that you want. Step on over to The Market next door for cold sandwiches and salads. Right next to there is the piece de resistance – Josie’s Pizza. The options here are endless. What can we say – we have it all!

If we had to describe Grand Central at Boca West, it would be the Big Apple in Florida. Whatever you’re craving, we have it here. If you’re looking for a good casual spot to enjoy a meal with family and friends, this is the place to do it. If you want to catch up on the game, just park yourself at the bar in front of the TVs. The best part of Grand Central is that it’s just for the members of Boca West Country Club. That means that whatever you choose, you’re surrounded by family.

Boca West Country Club, the nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club lifestyle, is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Boca Raton, a world capital of luxury for its residents and visitors. Known for its spectacular weather, high-class amenities, upscale shopping and dining, championship golf, tennis, the vibrant arts and cultural community, as well as its close proximity to the pristine beaches and Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International Airports, Boca West Country Club is a destination like no other.

Situated on 1,400 acres of lush tropical landscaping, waterways, wooded preserves, as well as being surrounded by four championship 18-hole golf courses, is home to more than 3,000+ families. There are 55 distinct villages, which are comprised of private estate homes, townhomes, patio homes, villas, garden apartments and single-family homes.

Its newest addition to the community, Akoya, is a luxury condominium complex located within the borders of Boca West and is now offering 113 exclusive condos that offer the best of Boca West while being near the city’s finest experiences. The luxury condominiums are now complete and residents have begun to move in. This living experience starts at $1.3 million.

With its year-round social calendar and easy access to downtown Boca Raton, Boca West offers an abundance of activities, ranging from unique and fun dining experiences to a wide variety of social events, such as theater outings, day trips and sporting events. Its idyllic location enables its residences to experience the conveniences of visiting the iconic Mizner Park, Morikami Japanese Gardens and Lake Boca, partake in the seasonal festivals and events, as well joining in on the active yachting and boating community. When you live at Boca West, it’s all at your fingertips to Live the Life You Love And Love the Life You Live.

If you are thinking of making a move to South Florida and want to make Boca Raton your next home and be a part of a community that offers the best in luxury, location and amenities, come give us a look. Contact us at Boca West Country Club to set up your personal appointment. For more information, call 888-504-BOCA.

Have you ever used EVERY club in your golf bag? Do you know which one provides the best swing? Which is really the best putter or wedge? Pro golfers Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye and Jim Fazio knew exactly what they were doing when they mastered the art of golf course design and architecture at Boca West Country Club. And what’s more, these championship golf courses are not only to be enjoyed from a game perspective, but they are magnificent all around, with lush vegetation, Florida wildlife, waterfalls, lakes and strategically placed bridges. Step behind the velvet curtain to see what goes on behind the scenes at the golf course of one of South Florida’s top private country club’s.

 

It’s no stretch to say that golf is part of the culture here at Boca West. Golf legends, Arnold Palmer, Jim Fazio, and Pete Dye, strategically designed each course to help bring out the best in each player’s game. Each 18-hole course may be deceiving at first glance… but make no mistake… you will be challenged to play your best game on any one of these championship golf courses. From the Fazio II’s use of space to the Dye IV’s varied landscape, it’s the picture-perfect time to make use of every club in your bag. No one would expect anything else from one of South Florida’s top private country club’s.

 

Golf’s influence in Boca West has assured that players will have access to every tool that they need to ensure their success at the game. The hands-on approach from the highly knowledgeable golf pros encourages an environment to practice and improve. Some players choose to gather at a group clinic or practice on the four-acre short game area and driving range, while others may want to seek out private instruction.

 

As one of the area’s top private country clubs, Boca West Country Club is a mecca for those who want resort-style living with exceptional amenities, off-the-charts service and the privileges that come with the club lifestyle. From its four championship golf courses, three Clubhouses with 400,000+ sq. ft. offer an endless array of amenities, a world-class 38,000 sq. ft. spa, magnificent 20,000 sq. ft. fitness center, as well as 6 restaurants, retail shops and a boutique, to the 30 Har-Tru hydro tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts and aquatics center, Boca West wants you to Live The Life You Love And Love The Life You Live.

 

With its year-round on and off-site social calendar, Boca West also offers an abundance of activities, including golf and tennis tournaments, exciting concerts and celebrations, educational series and a variety of instructional classes.

 

Boca West Country Club, the nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club community, is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Boca Raton. The area is known for its spectacular weather, world-class amenities, upscale shopping and dining, and vibrant arts and cultural community, as well as its close proximity to the pristine beaches and the Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach International airports. Boca Raton is a world capital of luxury for its residents and visitors.

 

If you are thinking of making Boca Raton your next home or want to be a part of a community that offers the best in luxury, and amenities, contact us at Boca West Country Club to set up your personal appointment.  For more information, call 888-504-BOCA.