Our students are busy preparing for the group project. We want our students to not only learn leadership principles and skills but also to have a chance to practice them in real-life situations. This year we have the privilege of partnering with a local bakery, Boske.
http://www.boskebakery.blogspot.com/
http://www.boske.com.tw/
(Both websites above are in Chinese)
Boske is no ordinary bakery. They specialize in European/American style artisan breads (think Panera)and gourmet roast coffee. They also make their own Taiwanese style breads. Their workers are predominantly special needs adults. They bake the bread, work the cash register, and serve customers like normal employees. We had the privilege of going to the bakery, and the products are definitely top-notch. You cannot tell from the outside that there is anything "handicapped" about the workers or anything inferior about their products.
Currently, the bakery is owned by a local pastor who has stressed the importance of showing Christ's love to these adults by giving them work opportunities. Our students will be promoting the bakery and information about special needs as well as selling some products this week. We're hoping that they may practice leadership as well as gain a love and appreciation for God's precious children.
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