Apply for 2022-23 Project SEARCH by March 18, 2022

January 25th, 2022

Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program that prepares young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school for competitive employment.The program targets individuals whose main goal is employment, and who will benefit from full time career exploration in a business setting. Participation in Project SEARCH is determined through an application process.

Applications for 2022-23 Project Search are being accepted through Friday, March 18. Applications must be emailed to Amy Higgins.

To be eligible for Project SEARCH, students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and entering their last year in the Howard County Public School System (either after 12th grade or at age 21).
• Meet eligibility requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services from Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
• Meet eligibility requirements for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).
• Demonstrate the ability to perform job tasks for several hours without direct supervision.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in the workplace or school setting.
• Take direction from supervisors and job coaches.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check and have up-to-date immunizations. COVID-19 vaccinations are required for most internship sites.Have the desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH program.

Information on Project Search is available online.

Application-related questions can be sent to Missie Baxter or Dawson Robertson.