Program Registration

We’re so glad you’re interested in joining our community of learners. Bloom offers inclusive programs designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental exceptionalities build confidence, independence, and real-world skills in a supportive environment.

Our Root & Fruit Skills Program focuses on hands-on learning — everything from life skills and wellness to employment readiness — while Cosmos Club offers social learning opportunities that help participants strengthen communication, relationships, and community connections.

Follow the links below to register for the program that’s right for you, and take the next step toward learning, belonging, and growth with Bloom.

Root and Fruit Program Registration

🌱 Root and Fruit Skills Program

Bloom Skills Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and skill development for young adults aged 18–30 with intellectual and developmental exceptionalities. Our programs are designed to help participants build confidence, independence, and real-world skills at their own pace.

At Bloom, we believe that where Will exists, Skill can grow. Every participant brings unique strengths and goals, and progress is measured individually. We welcome anyone who shows a willingness to learn—because we know that skills can be taught, but willingness must come from within.

Our team uses inclusive teaching strategies and adaptive supports to meet each participant’s needs and help them reach their personal best.

Programs are currently delivered in 8-week blocks, with each class running one day per week from 9am-12:30pm

Skills development is divided into two pathways:

🌿 Root Courses – Foundational classes that build essential life and workplace skills.
🍎 Fruit Courses – Advanced and applied classes that help participants grow their independence and put their skills into action.

For more information about each individual class and for course descriptions, please visit our Root and Fruit Program page.

To Register For The Root And Fruit Program

Read the Applicant Handbook

Be sure to review our Applicant Handbook to ensure you meet the Bloom criteria for enrollment. The applicant Guide can be found by clicking on the link below.

Handbook

Complete Registration Form

Complete our Skills Development Registration Form. We reach out to all applicants three weeks prior to our next block of learning. Be sure to check your email and spam folder if you register.

Registration

Interview

You will be contacted by our Executive Director for an interview as the final step in registration. It is a great opportunity for you to get to know us and make sure our program is a fit for you. You can learn a little about our Executive Director at the link below.

Root and Fruit Program Fees

At Bloom Skills Centre, we work hard to keep our programming affordable and accessible. We recognize that many individuals with exceptionalities live on fixed incomes, and we never want cost to be a barrier to participation.

Each 8-week course is $250, with discounted pricing available for participants who register for all classes within a full program block.

If program fees present a challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We occasionally have support from local sponsors who help cover course costs for participants in need.

Students with Passport funding may submit Root and Fruit Program course fees for reimbursement through their funding plan.

Our goal is to make sure every willing learner has the opportunity to grow their skills and thrive in our community.