Students
participate in three internships to explore a variety of career paths.
The students work with a team that includes their family, a special
education teacher, and a job coach, as well as the Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commission (BVR), to create an employment goal and support the
student during this important transition from school to wo
Career Skills Developed:
This
program is application based; students are selected by a committee
based on completed application materials, hands on assessments and
work/training history. The following points are part of a list of
eligibility criteria for consideration of participation in the Project
SEARCH program.
Desire to work in a competitive community-based job
Must be between 18 and 22 years of age.
Credits
necessary for graduation ( including state tests) must be completed
prior to the start of the Project SEARCH program year.
Meet eligibility requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) *Required for enrollment in Project SEARCH.
Demonstrate independence in personal hygiene, self care skills and basic life skills.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior for the workplace and the ability to work independently with fading support.
Take direction from supervisors and adjust behavior based on feedback.
Be able to communicate functionally in order to exchange information.
Participate in background check and pass drug screen
Provide up to date immunization records.
Post
Secondary Goals for Employment should state that the student will
obtain competitive/paid employment in an integrated community setting
(based realistically on skills, interest and employability)
For
more information on your district's participation in the Project SEARCH
partnership, you may contact your Special Education Administrator or
Transition Coordinator.