Progress Partners

Class 1 — Living on Your Own Skills

Every Tuesday | 5:00 PM | Virtual

 

This class tackles one real-world independent living skill per session — from managing a budget to navigating a lease, cooking a meal, or handling a utility bill. Each week, participants leave with one clear action step to practice before the next class. When you return, you share what happened — what worked, what didn't, and what you learned. Top participants who complete and present their action step earn recognition and prizes. This class is for anyone ready to build the practical skills that make independent living possible.

 

Open to all young adults. No prerequisites required.

 

 

 

Class 2 — Friendship & Social Development

Every Wednesday | 4:30 PM | Virtual

 

Building and keeping friendships is a skill — and this class treats it like one. Each session focuses on one social skill or community connection strategy to practice in the real world during the week. Participants come back and share their experiences openly with the group. Whether you are working on starting conversations, maintaining relationships, or simply showing up more in your community, this class gives you the tools, the practice, and the community to grow. Prizes are awarded to participants who demonstrate the week's skill most effectively.

 

Open to all young adults. No prerequisites required.

 

 

 

Class 3 — Dating & Community Engagement

Every Wednesday | 5:00 PM | Virtual

 

Navigating dating, social settings, and community engagement can feel overwhelming — this class breaks it down into one manageable, practice-ready skill each week. Topics range from communication and boundaries to confidence in social situations and building a life you want to share with others. Participants practice their weekly action step in the real world, then return to share their results with the group. Honest conversation, real growth, and prizes for those who show up and put in the work.

 

Open to all young adults. No prerequisites required.

 

 

 

Class 4 — Vocational & Direction Assessment Class

Every Thursday | 5:00 PM | Virtual

 

This strengths-based self-discovery experience helps young adults identify who they are, what they are good at, and where they want to go. Each session focuses on one specific area of self-exploration — values, strengths, interests, work style, or career direction — and ends with one concrete action step to reflect on or try during the week. Participants share their discoveries publicly, building self-awareness and confidence with every session. This class is open to all young adults and is designed to complement — not duplicate — formal vocational rehabilitation services. Prizes are awarded to participants who engage most deeply with their weekly discovery.

 

Open to all young adults. No prerequisites required. This class is positioned as a strengths-based self-discovery experience and does not constitute vocational rehabilitation or job placement services.

 

 

 

Class 5 — Failure to Launch

Every Thursday | 5:30 PM | Virtual

 

For young adults who feel stuck — this class is the reset. Each week focuses on one specific barrier that keeps people from moving forward: fear, avoidance, perfectionism, lack of direction, or simply not knowing where to start. Participants identify their personal version of the barrier, take one action step to push through it during the week, and return to share what happened. Real talk, real progress, and real prizes for the participants who show up, try, and report back. This class meets you exactly where you are.

 

Open to all young adults. No prerequisites required.

 

 

 

Monthly Classes — Announced Each Month

Wellness & Personal Growth

Monthly | Date & Time Announced Each Month | Virtual

 

A rotating series of wellness and personal growth topics — from stress management and self-care to mindset, motivation, and building healthy routines. Each session delivers one actionable strategy to practice during the month. Open to all.

 

Family Support Class

Monthly | Date & Time Announced Each Month | Virtual

 

Designed for families and support networks of young adults navigating disability, life challenges, or transitions. Each session addresses one practical topic — communication strategies, setting healthy expectations, navigating systems, or supporting independence — with one clear action step to implement at home. Open to all families and caregivers.

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To inquire about these individual services, contact us at keatingcoaching@gmail.com or call/text 631-807-5328.

 

 

 

All classes are open to the general public. Keating Coaching's Monthly Community Skills Class Membership is eligible for funding consideration under the OPWDD Individual Directed Goods and Services (IDGS) Community Classes category in New York and the DDD Goods and Services community vendor category in New Jersey. Participants seeking Self-Direction funding should consult their Fiscal Intermediary or Supports Broker. Published fees apply to all participants.