Centerplate at Gunstock Graduates Interns

Centerplate at Gunstock Resort Graduates 2nd Intern Class

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Ben Evans of Tilton celebrates his graduation from the CRAVE Internship program by enjoying an adaptive ski lesson on Gunstock Mountain.

 

The “CRAVE” program, Lakes Region Community Services’ very successful partnership with Centerplate food services at the Gunstock Mountain Resort, just graduated its second class of interns.

Pictured on LRCS Homepage are CRAVE graduates Ben Evans and Alicia Gilbert with Sara Constant (Center) who coordinates the program for Lakes Region Community Services

CRAVE, an acronym for Centerplate Recruiting and Assistance for Valuable Employees, is an on the job training internship program for individuals who experience disabilities. The goal of the program is to teach participants the skills needed to attain competitive employment in the food service industry.

This year’s CRAVE graduates, Ben Evans of Tilton and Alicia Gilbert of Laconia were honored for their accomplishment with a graduation ceremony and an opportunity to go tubing on the mountain. Graduate Ben Evans also celebrated his achievement with a complimentary adaptive ski lesson.

“The CRAVE internship program is becoming a favorite part of my job,” said Centerplate Assistant General Manager Mary MacDonald. “It is an amazing experience. The staff here really embrace the interns and the program gets better every year.”

Interns attend the program five days a week and work side-by-side with a mentor from Centerplate. Each intern develops an employment portfolio that includes resumes and references. Upon completing the 12-week CRAVE program, all interns receive assistance in seeking employment and other career services.