Vista Ventures is the business arm of Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center, Inc. Vista Ventures runs independent enterprises and also has contractual agreements to provide services to local firms in the community.
Currently, Vista Ventures operates 3 enterprises, and these experiences have helped provide meaningful employment and opportunities to gain vocational skills to more than half of all of Vista’s students and members. Each enterprise is designed to be self-supporting and financially independent.
Vista Vittles (for your 4-legged Friends)
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Vista students and members gain hands-on vocational experience through the packaging, assembly and marketing of Vista Vittles.
Vista Vittles are Vista's peanut butter dog cookies and are sure to please the "pooch" in your life. These tasty, wholesome treats are made utilizing Vista's secret recipe that includes the use of 100% real peanut butter!
To purchase your box of Vista Vittles click here!
Vista Vittles are also carried by select retail stores along the Connecticut shoreline. For a current list of retailers click here.
Hospital Equipment Carts
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In 2005 Vista forged a partnership with a regional hospital to restock medical supplies in their carts.
The hospital staff depends on these carts, and Vista students and members who work on this enterprise restock the carts with the proper supplies.
Along with Vista staff to train and guide them, systems, accommodation and especially teamwork ensure the students and members are following all of the hospital’s guidelines accurately.
Vista Almond Brittle
Each year for the holiday season, Vista offers its famous Almond Brittle. This brittle is from a secret family recipe. Vista students and members produce, package, market, and sell the brittle. To purchase your Vista Almond Brittle click here!