Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a one year, post-secondary, transition-to-work internship program for students with disabilities whose goal is competitive, local employment. Project SEARCH is a collaboration between Lenawee ISD and ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, with support from partner agencies and organizations.
This program takes place entirely within a hospital setting, where interns experience a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training through multiple worksite rotations. This allows interns to explore and develop transferable work skills in a variety of career paths. Using a personalized, team approach, Project SEARCH then helps interns acquire paid employment within their community. Project SEARCH offers ongoing support after completion, including long-term coaching for interns and resources for families.
Contact
To learn more, talk to your student's special education teacher or contact:
Glen Bowman, Project SEARCH Coordinator
517-577-0325 | Email Glen Bowman
Kurt Kominek, Special Education Supervisor
517-417-8206 | Email Kurt Kominek
Project SEARCH Program
ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital
5640 N. Adrian Hwy.
Adrian, MI 49221
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Project SEARCH Partners
Project SEARCH Partners: MRS, Goodwill, Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority, PROMEDICA Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital.
“Project SEARCH has totally brought her out of her shell of being shy. I’ve been told she is a hard worker, takes her job seriously, and helps others; this comes from Project SEARCH. I’m so glad we chose to participate in this program.”
Tammy Cartmell
Parent
“Project SEARCH is all about community. The tasks these interns do daily help our staff focus more time on direct patient care, while the interns learn job skills and confidence. I love this program!”
Nancy Denison
Manager of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Services
“Jacob takes pride in being on time, he offers his help when we are short staffed, and he has learned various positions in our company. Being part of Jacob’s growth has been an amazing experience, not for just me, but for our entire staff.”
Beverly Bice
Regional Controller at Coin Op Continental
“Project SEARCH helped me gain the confidence and the ability to step out of my comfort zone and prepared me for the work world.”
Veronica
Project SEARCH Alumna