In 1979, the Work and Adjustment Skills Training program was introduced, and a feasibility study was launched into expanding services to include a Vocational Training Centre. The Federal Government received the proposal in March 1981.
The cafeteria was up and running in February of 1982, opened by the Association in the Provincial Building’s cafeteria.
“The purpose of the Training Centre was to provide instruction and support for individuals with disabilities meet the goal of increasing self-sufficiency and integration into mainstream society.” – excerpt from North Peace Living Society History Book.
The official Grand Opening was held June 11, 1982, and was attended by over 150 people including government representatives.
In 1984, the organization was also involved in the Green Valley Project that saw the Work and Work Adjustment Program clients employed for the summer to restore the Nature Trail along the Heart River in Peace River.
The program was restructured in 1984 and in the summer of ’85, 10 adults with disabilities were employed by the Wilderness Project. The Individuals helped clear trails, install fire pits, build picnic sites as well as bird houses and bridges.
A similar project continued in the summer of ’86.
The Vocational Training Centre closed in February 1988.