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.
InReach currently has three Project SEARCH internship sites.
Project SEARCH: Adult School to Work Internship in Mecklenburg County
Counties Served: Mecklenburg County
Service Description:
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 CHS-Mercy hospital. The Project SEARCH-CHS Mercy program is a partnership between Carolinas HealthCare System at Mercy Hospital, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), VR and InReach.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Resident of Mecklenburg County
- Age 18 or older
- I/DD diagnosis
- Desire to work competitively at the end of the Project SEARCH internship program
- Eligible for VR and CPCC services
Services Funded by: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Contact: Jennifer Carter-Barber - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Project SEARCH: High School Transition Program with Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS)
Counties Served: Mecklenburg County
Service Description:
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Resident of Mecklenburg County
- Enrolled in Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) system and meets criteria of High School Transition Program
- I/DD diagnosis
- Desire to work competitively at the end of the Project SEARCH internship program
- Eligible for VR services
Services Funded by: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Contact: Robin Garcia - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Project SEARCH: High School Transition Program with Union County School System
Counties Served: Union County
Service Description:
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 CHS-Union hospital. 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 Union County
- Enrolled in Union County Public School system
- I/DD diagnosis
- Desire to work competitively at the end of the Project SEARCH internship program
- Eligible for VR services
Services Funded by: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Contact: Robin Garcia - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
