A significant amount of time is spent on employment training. The goal is to prepare students for the greatest amount of independence in adulthood. In order for students to be able to live and work independently as adults, they are taught in such a way that enables them to learn vocational skills that match each student's individual challenges. Through this intensive program of functional academics, students learn basic skills such as telling time, using a calculator, banking, budgeting, taking public transportation and following a schedule. The program also addresses the social emotional domain where students learn about the rights and responsibilities of young adults and the importance of interacting with the community.
Students actually have the opportunity to apply their skills at stores, offices and organizations.
Reading, speech, physical and occupational therapy are available as needed. Mercy Centre also participates in Special Olympic basketball and track and field.