Programs

Programs That Create Possibility.

New Avenue Inc. creates programs and opportunities that help youth, families, and communities learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

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Flavor Lab Culinary Arts Program

More than just cooking — skills, creativity, science, and fun!

Get ready to mix, create, and turn up the flavor! New Avenue Inc.'s Flavor Lab Culinary Arts Program is where cooking meets creativity, science, and music.

Youth ages 10–16 will explore hands-on cooking, learn real recipes and kitchen techniques, and discover how STEM concepts like measurement, math, and food science come to life in the kitchen. Participants will also build nutrition awareness, teamwork, confidence, and practical life skills.

With an amazing instructor who brings music into the cooking experience, every session is designed to be engaging, interactive, and fun. Whether your youth is already excited about cooking or just curious to try something new, Flavor Lab is a place to learn, create, and grow.

Real recipes. Real skills. Real fun. Bigger opportunities.

The program begins Monday, October 19 and runs Mondays 6:00–8:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM, with graduation on November 21.

Ages:
Ages 10–16
Schedule:
Mondays 6:00–8:00 PM · Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
Location:
UG Commissary, Bridgeton
Start date:
October 19, 2026
Graduation:
November 21, 2026

Only 10 youth spots are available. Some transportation will be provided, based on approval.

Job seekers reviewing resumes and applications with a mentor at a workforce training session
Year-Round
Workforce Programs

Job Skills & Workforce Training

An active year-round workforce development and job-skills training program.

Start date:
Coming Soon
Trainees installing weatherstripping on a brick home during a weatherization training project
Upcoming
Workforce Programs

Weatherization & Build Program

Planned for 2027. Program details coming soon.

Planned:
2027