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Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is a unique, business led, one year High School-to-work transition program that takes place entirely in the workplace.

Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations.

Program Goal

The goal of Project SEARCH is competitive, meaningful employment for each student participant. The program provides three 10 week internships tailored to each intern's interests and career goals. Through the internships, each student will develop a plethora of skills and tools while exploring multiple employment sectors. This interest and skill building will be vital as we develop successful career paths.

PARTICIPANT

Open to students:

Between the ages of 18-21

With an active IPE

Who Qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment services

 

Who defer receipt of their

high school diploma.

PARTNERS

Who makes this possible?

Host Business

Vocational Rehabilitation

Local School District

Service Provider

Project SEARCH 

LOCATIONS

Current Project SEARCH Sites

University of North Florida

Duval County, FL

Grand Villa Senior Living

Flagler County, FL

Medtronic

Duval County, FL

UF Health Jacksonville

Duval County, FL

CONTACT

For more information:

Please contact:

Project SEARCH Director Maggie Fraga

(407) 963-3245

Project SEARCH is an internationally trademarked and copyrighted program model focused on skill development and competitive employment for Project SEARCH interns with intellectual disabilities.

Project SEARCH is a partnership of essential agencies. This cooperation leads to series of seamless transition services that provide each student a significant opportunity for career achievement in their chosen employment field.

For more information on Project SEARCH please visit their website:

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