Skills of Life Cafe

Skills of Life Cafe Job training to integrate neurodivergent teens & young adults with special learning needs. Giving purpose. Now it is time to collaborate! We made it!

We are currently in the fundraising stage to help support the launch of our "grab and go cafe" front. The cafe setting is where the opportunity for hands-on customer service situational training will take place. Santa Cruz County is in need of a supported platform to enrich the lives and inclusion opportunities of those in our community, with mild to moderate intellectual (dis)abilities. We at Ski

lls of Life Cafe (SOL) thank you for your support, understanding, belief, and all the guidance we have received along the way already.

05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest occupational therapy student from San Jose State University who is helping lead our curriculum focused on confidence and leadership. Empowering self-advocacy, and future opportunities…one lesson at a time exploring stories and situations.

We are so lucky to have adopted this lil old gal a few days ago…she clocked into her first shift today! Edna stood engag...
05/14/2026

We are so lucky to have adopted this lil old gal a few days ago…she clocked into her first shift today! Edna stood engaged trying to figure it out for many hours- she is a sweetie, here for love and cuddles! 🐾 💕🐶 Come say hello to the newest SOL cafe family member.

05/01/2026

✨ We are on a ROLL!! The big news continues!! Another intern bridging employment!!✨

Our intern Athena has officially been hired as an IHSS (In Home Support Service) worker 💛 With her patience, reliability, compassion, and strong communication skills, she’s going to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Athena is also taking the steps in building her own nail art business 💅talk about determination! She makes custom press on nails (she can do themes too)!

We’re so proud to see her confidence grow and her goals come to life. Way to go, Athena!

04/29/2026

“I come to Skills of Life to work hard on my goals- it has prepared me for this opportunity- I am more confident answering questions” (Isabella).

04/24/2026

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Santa Cruz, CA
95062

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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