Participants produce PERKOBP-branded craft items through structured, step-by-step guidance. Products may be used for sales, fundraising, gifting, or community events.
Products
- Carpet crafts
- Towel Animal Blind Boxes
This turns therapy into a revenue-generating social enterprise, fostering a sense of ownership.
- Towel Origami Specialization: Master specific designs (e.g., dog, rabbit, reindeer or bear) that are popular for gifts.
- The “Blind Box” Experience: Package the towel animals in mystery boxes to tap into the “unboxing” trend. This adds a layer of fun and increases the collectible value of the products.
- Retail & Marketing Skills: Involve trainees in the “front-end” by teaching them how to label products, manage inventory, and even participate in charity bazaars or pop-up markets to interact with customers.
- Motor Skill Refinement: Use carpet weaving and towel folding as a therapeutic tool to improve hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Training Scope
- Fine motor skill development.
- Following visual and written instructions.
- Safe use of tools and materials.
- Quality and finishing standards.
- Basic packaging and branding exposure.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved hand coordination and patience.
- Sense of achievement and ownership.
- Exposure to micro-enterprise concepts.