A Safe Space for Learning, Growth, and Workforce Development
Owl’s Nest Learning Hub is a comprehensive resource center designed to eliminate the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing education, employment, and stability. Whether you're a young parent seeking childcare support, a job seeker in need of pre-employment assistance, or a homeschool family looking for hands-on industry learning, we’re here to support you
Our Mission
At Owl’s Nest Learning Hub, we believe in learning that lasts a lifetime—rooted in lifestyle, not just lectures. We are reimagining education from birth through adulthood, with a focus on those ages birth to 30. Our mission is to create a nurturing, empowering, and radically practical environment where learning is relevant, joyful, and deeply personal.
Why We Exist
Too many young people graduate high school with a diploma but no direction. They’re told to “figure it out,” but never taught how. At Owl’s Nest, we’re flipping the script. We’re not just another tutoring center or alternative school—we’re a life-prep lab. We teach what truly matters: how to get an apartment, land a job, build real friendships, cook a healthy meal, host a dinner, manage emotions, and set and achieve real goals.
We don’t separate “academic” and “life” skills—we believe they should be one and the same.
Who We Serve:
Young adults figuring out life post-high school
Teen parents or young families in need of support, not shame
Children exiting foster care who need community and consistency
Homeschoolers ready to explore hands-on, personalized learning paths
Parents of all ages seeking life skills, career support, or enrichment for their kids
Even if you’re over 30—welcome! We have community and resources for you, too.
What We Do
From homeschool enrichment to workforce readiness, every program at Owl’s Nest is:
Goal-based: Participants define goals, and we build backward to create a path.
Lifestyle-centered: Whether it's budgeting or boundary-setting, we teach to real life.
Community-driven: Our hubs are built like family, with mentorship at the core.
Joy-filled: We believe fun, creativity, and freedom make learning stick.
We champion electives as essentials. Cooking, art, business, gardening, emotional regulation—they’re not side dishes. They are the meal.
Our Philosophy
Schools often leave behind the heart of learning: self-worth, self-discipline, and self-expression. We're reclaiming that. Our curriculum deprograms outdated systems and replaces them with real-world skills, relationship-building, and lifestyle design. Because when young people know how to navigate life, they gain purpose—and purpose is everything.
Program Timeline
Our services roll out in phases over 16 months to ensure sustainability and impact.
📢 Phase 1: Program Launch & Outreach
- Career coaching, job search support & resume workshops
- Free Indoor Playtime for Parents to meet new friends
- Parenting and family support workshops
- Networking events with local employers & education partners (network with us on social media, IG: @owlnestlearninghub)
🚗 Phase 2: Expanded Workforce Services & Childcare Assistance
- Childcare stipends for working parents
- Pre-employment support (background checks, record expungement, uniforms, IDs)
- Transportation support begins (Car service for job interviews & training)
- Youth safety programs, including independent living & financial literacy
- Specialized workforce training in childcare, hospitality, and maintenance
- Homeschool program launch (Childcare Art and Music, other classes will be added throughout the year)
💼 Phase 3: Career Placement & Continued Support
- Apprenticeships & job placement in local childcare centers, hospitals & businesses
- Entrepreneurship and leadership development for youth
- Parenting & safety workshops for young families
- Ongoing homeschool courses with real-world applications
- Industry networking events & alumni career support
Our Services & Offerings
Program Timeline
Workforce Development & Job Readiness
We help remove employment barriers with:
✅ One-on-one career coaching & mentorship
✅ Resume & interview prep workshops
✅ Babysitting Bootcamp -- register here.
✅Pre-employment support (background checks, drug testing, uniform assistance)
✅ Childcare stipends for working parents
✅On-the-job training & apprenticeships (childcare, healthcare, maintenance)
✅Job placement services in partnership with local businesses
Childcare & Family Support
We understand that lack of childcare is one of the biggest obstacles to employment. That’s why we offer:
🍼 Childcare support for working parents
👶 Parenting safety workshops (safe sleep, car seat safety, feeding safety)
👩👧 Mommy & Me meetups (networking, career coaching, mental health support)
🎒 Flexible homeschool learning with childcare included
Access the Owl's Nest Learning Hub activities here
Daily In-Person Homeschool Program
We provide hands-on industry-based learning for homeschool families with courses in:
👶 Childcare & early childhood development
🏠 Home maintenance & repair skills
🍽️ Restaurant management & culinary skills
🌱 Horticulture & urban farming
Classes are NOT certificate-based but provide valuable skills for future careers!
Transportation Assistance
(Starts in Phase 2!)
Lack of transportation shouldn’t hold you back. We offer:
🚕 Car service for job interviews & training
🛑 Safety training for young parents (car seats, travel safety)
📍 Job-site transportation for apprenticeships
Our Community Partnerships
Owl’s Nest Learning Hub works alongside amazing partners to provide wraparound support for families:
Child & Family Center:
Mental health assessments & parenting coaching
Fenix Youth Project:
Intensive support for young families & foster care youth
Mind Body Changes:
Fitness & nutrition coaching
Tiny Sparks:
Behavioral & special needs resources for parents
Wor-Wic Community College:
GED & adult learning programs
Chesapeake Music Therapy:
Music-based therapy for Children and Families
Célébrez La Femme:
Marketing and career advancement events for Mothers
🦉 Owl’s Nest Activity Calendar
This calendar is where you can find all the current activities we offer at the Owl’s Nest Learning Hub.
Check back weekly for updates and new opportunities to join in!
👉 View the Owl’s Nest Activity Calendar
For any questions or additional information, please contact us at info@owlsnestlearninghub.org or call us at 443-783-8300 . We look forward to welcoming you to the Owl’s Nest Learning Hub!