TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A Tallahassee nonprofit that provides workforce training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is expanding its mission to create more career opportunities beyond the kitchen. <\/p>\n
Formerly known as Inclusion Cafe Academy, the organization is now called Heart & Skill Connections, reflecting its broader focus on preparing participants for a variety of careers through hands-on training and real-world experience.<\/p>\n
The announcement comes after the nonprofit recently celebrated the graduation of its latest class during WCTV\u2019s Something Good segment last week<\/a>. <\/p>\n The name change represents the organization\u2019s goal of offering workforce training in additional fields, according to Bill Schack, founder of the nonprofit. <\/p>\n More Tallahassee News<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to make sure people understood we\u2019re going to expand and go into maybe painting, maybe photography, janitorial skills, office work, retail work,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n The nonprofit is seeking community partners to help develop the new training programs and expand opportunities for participants.<\/p>\n \u201cWe just need to find the partners that are going to be able to help us develop that training,\u201d the founder said.<\/p>\n The next Heart & Skill Connections cohort begins in August.<\/p>\n For those interested in applying for the program or volunteering, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n