Are you a student who has a disability between the age of 18 to 24 and want to earn some work experience? Project SEARCH may be for you.

This program introduces a group of young adults to the workplace with real world job experiences over the course of nine months through a nonpaid internship. Youth will be exposed to various job skills and positions over three 10-week rotations. Don’t worry we’ve got your back with on-the-job coaching and work site accommodations.

Don’t miss out on experiencing a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and on-the-job-training with support from professional Project SEARCH staff.

Benefit to Participants

• Acquire competitive and marketable job skills
• Gain increased independence, confidence and self-esteem
• Obtain on-site and individualized instruction and support
• Receive job placement assistance after program graduation
• Gain successful, independent community employment

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have an employment goal instead of attending college
• Must be 18 years of age (before or during program year)
• Have a disability and eligible for DRS services
• Ability to take direction and change behavior
• Be able to communicate
• Able to pass drug and felony screening (if applicable)
• Have updated immunizations
• Willingness to access independent transportation options
• Willingness to utilize acquired skills to obtain independent community employment

Project SEARCH originated with the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and is a one-year, worksite-based school-to-work program. Check out the national Project SEARCH website.

For more information contact DRS Transition Coordinator at 405 951-3488.