At the STC, students develop both academic and life skills through a blend of classroom instruction and community-based experiences. Students split their day between life skills and hands-on work readiness activities, giving them a well-rounded foundation for independence. The curriculum emphasizes:

• Work Readiness: Building communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills essential for future employment.
• Life Skills: Gaining practical abilities like budgeting, following schedules, and managing personal finances for independent living.
• Interpersonal Growth: Strengthening emotional regulation, peer relationships, and social confidence to successfully navigate life beyond school.

Hands-on experiences and onsite and community-based learning help students build the confidence and skills they need to thrive.

• Community-Based Experiences: Students explore careers and apply classroom lessons while working in local restaurants, shops, shelters, and warehouses.
• Elwyn Café: In this student-run café, students gain food service and customer service skills, manage orders, take inventory, and maintain a clean workspace. (The Elwyn Café is open to Elwyn staff, visitors, and the community at large. 
• Business Center: Students build office skills like printing, filing, designing flyers, and using tools such as the Cricut.
• Creativity Center: A space for teamwork and self-expression through art, fostering confidence, and friendships.
• Tech Lab: Hands-on training with email, video editing, and coding to prepare for a digital world.
• Apartment Living: Students practice daily living skills such as laundry, bed-making, and organizing to build independence.