The process of planning and implementation takes about six to nine months. For a successful implementation, it is ideal to have one year for your planning team to work together. Project SEARCH programs follow the school calendar of their education partner, and typically begin operation in late August, Thus, a planning team should start meeting, at the latest, by January of the calendar year they want to begin. We suggest that you identify a Steering/Planning Team that meets at least monthly. All partner organizations should be represented (especially the host business once they are committed) on the Steering Team. The Team could also include a family member, a young adult with a disability, a disability agency, and other community members such as the Workforce Investment Board, University Center for Excellence, etc.