PROJECT SEARCH
Project SEARCH is an international program model that provides work experience to assist youth and adults with significant disabilities in making successful transitions from school to work.
The Project SEARCH program is a business-led, one-year program that takes place entirely at the workplace with a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. After the program ends, participants are supported with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
Adult School to Work Internship in Mecklenburg County
Project SEARCH is a partnership between business, education, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and services providers. The goal is to provide on-site internship experiences for young adults with disabilities leading to competitive employment. The Project SEARCH program is a partnership between InReach, The Hilton Hotel, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), and VR..
Eligibility Criteria includes:
- Resident of Mecklenburg County or Union County
- Enrolled in Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) system and meets criteria of High School Transition Program or enrolled in Union County Public School System.
- I/DD diagnosis
- Eligible for VR services
If you are interested in learning more and to find out if you qualify for this service, please contact Robin Garcia – rgarcia@inreachnc.org
High School Transition Program
Participating school systems
Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS)
Union County School System
Project SEARCH is a partnership between business, education, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and services providers. The goal is to provide on-site internship experiences for young adults with disabilities leading to competitive employment. This program is housed at a business site identified by the project team. The Project SEARCH-CMS program is a partnership between a Charlotte business, CMS, VR and InReach. The Project SEARCH-CHS Union program is a partnership between Carolinas HealthCare System at Union County hospital, Union County School system, VR and InReach.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Resident of Mecklenburg County
- Age 18 or older
- I/DD diagnosis
- Eligible for VR and CPCC services
If you are interested in learning more and to find out if you qualify for this service, please contact Jennifer Carter-Barber – jcarter@inreachnc.org