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Project SEARCH High School Transition Program Intern Application Packet

Project Search

Real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills to help youth with significant disabilities make successful transitions from school to productive adult life.

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INTERNSHIPS/WORKSITE ROTATIONS:

Through three internships the students acquire competitive, marketable and transferable skills.  Students will build:

• Communication skills
• Social Behaviors/Workplace Etiquette
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Problem-solving skills

Worksites are identified through a process involving the teacher, skills trainers, and business liaison.  Worksite locations:

• Begin a couple of weeks after start of program.
• Include an on-site department mentor that interacts with the instructor, skills trainers, and student giving constant guidance and feedback.
• Have students work 4 hours per day with a 30-minute lunch break.
  
• Provides job-coaching and teacher support to student interns.

WORK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Update Patient Records
  
• Data Entry
• Sanitize/Stock Patient Rooms
• Deliveries Throughout Hospital
• Alphabetize & Sort
• Sanitize Equipment
• Food Preparation
  
• Inventory & Stock Supplies
  
• Check Expiration Dates
• Machine & Hand Fold Linens
• Update Employee Files
  
• Customer Service
• File Paperwork
  
• Burn/Shred CD's
• Telephone Skills

PROJECT SEARCH MODEL INVOLVES:

• Classroom instruction of independent living skills, money and budgeting, workplace ethics and communication skills
• Extensive period of training and career exploration
• Innovative adaptations
• Long-term job coaching
• Continuous feedback from teacher, skills trainers, and FMH department supervisors/mentors