Jupiter, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – The finishing touches are being placed on the new Golf Pro Shop Vocational Lab Powered by ClubsHelp at The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida. The first phase of the project, a fully functioning stock room, has been completed, allowing Els for Autism students to train in a realistic retail environment.
Upon full completion later this summer, the Vocational Lab will also include a simulated golf pro shop created in partnership with ProCraft. These components will serve as hands-on training grounds where students will learn key retail competencies, including inventory management, merchandise display, customer interaction, and more.
“By providing real-world training opportunities in a supportive environment, the new lab empowers students to build confidence, develop professional habits and pursue meaningful employment,” explained Dr. Robin Jones, Associate Director of Adult Services of Els for Autism.
These new facilities are a testing ground for ClubsHelp’s Driving Inclusion initiative, which is designed to support the club and golf industry’s labor issues…