And So The ALC

Hires these young people and they become ‘Employee/Apprentices’.
Is consistently there for them: we do not give up if they do not.
Is patient – When they fall we say: ‘get up and move on’, if they do not get up we are honest and with respect, let them go.
Is giving back accountability to the employee/apprentices: they receive a wage – they are responsible for all their bills. - CHOOSE GOOD PREMISES AND EXPECT GOOD OUTCOMES.
Provides a learning and the practice of life’s responsibilities environment that they can be proud of, trust and get inspiration from.
Positive – even when it is hard to do so, when they let you down. We wait for their healing time.
Lets them take ‘ownership’ of the place.
Provides an environment that is Safe, Committed and of High Quality: This is the first time, in many cases, when these young people are taken seriously.
Discourages dependency, is challenging, understanding, and goal oriented.
Provides robust work/learning - no fluff - they understand this well, even when they might not be able to keep their part of the bargain.
Allows them to fly to freedom with their very own wings.