News

These stories celebrate the achievements of program participants and partners throughout the network of Project SEARCH sites. We are inspired and motivated by these examples of young people finding fulfillment, learning new skills, and getting good jobs; new programs starting up; and awards received for innovative approaches and excellent outcomes.

Project SEARCH in the News

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Nov 20

Making it Work, Newark, OH

It looks a little different, but the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped the Project SEARCH program at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH. COVID-19 pandemic can’t deter Project SEARCH interns at Licking Memorial Hospital.

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Sep 20

Preparing for Work. Florence, SC

Twenty-one-year-old Danielle  of Florence has Down syndrome and earns a living thanks to a collaboration between McLeod Health and Florence One Schools. Watch Danielle get prepared for work in this video.

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Sep 20

New Project SEARCH Site Launched. Superior, WI

Project SEARCH is now available in the Superior School District. Superior Business Center is the area’s first location to host the internship experience.

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Jun 20

A Proud Essential Worker

This Project SEARCH graduate is proud to be an essential worker on the front lines at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Project Search graduate working with UC Health University of Colorado Hospital.

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Jan 20

Good News for Young Adults with Disabilities!

The Project SEARCH program at Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT got a visit from their Congressman. U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney visits a Project SEARCH program.

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Oct 19

Intern Acheives Dream Job

This Denver Post article talks about a Project SEARCH intern who was hired as a full-time employee helping patients in the radiology department at the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Project SEARCH intern gets his “dream job” in radiology department 

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Oct 19

Fifth Third Bank Featured

The Project SEARCH programs at Fifth Third Bank locations were featured in this article on the Diversity Best Practices website.

Fifth Third Bank’s Transitional Work Program, Project SEARCH, Trains Differently-Abled Young Adults

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Oct 19

Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True, Columbus, GA

Project SEARCH at TSYS is featured in this article from Columbus and the Valley.

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Sep 19

Gaining skills to enter workforce, Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Public Schools is partnering with Mercy One to give students in the special education program an opportunity to gain skills and enter the workforce after graduation.

WHO13 explores how Project SEARCH helps these students

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Sep 19

A West Virginia First, Morgantown, WV

WVU Medicine will host the first Project SEARCH program in West Virginia. WVU Medicine announces Project SEARCH partnership

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