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Project SEARCH. What is Project SEARCH?. One year school to work transition program Young adults with disabilities Ages 18-21 3 internships Work experience and exploration Goal of employment. Background. Started in Cincinnati 15 years ago Children’s Hospital Colorado program started 2009
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What is Project SEARCH? • One year school to work transition program • Young adults with disabilities • Ages 18-21 • 3 internships • Work experience and exploration • Goal of employment
Background • Started in Cincinnati 15 years ago • Children’s Hospital Colorado program started 2009 • Over 150 sites around the US • 4 sites in Colorado • Aurora • Fort Collins • Jefferson County • Boulder
Outcomes • 80% of students found employment as a result of being in Project SEARCH • 50% of those students were hired on at Children’s Colorado
What Kinds of Jobs? • Healthcare • Banking • Retail • Food Services • Hospitality • Child Care
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Success Stories Melissa Hannah
Ways to Get Involved • Spread the word! • Refer students • Become a member of our Business Advisory Council • Hire a Grad • Incentives for businesses who hire people with disabilities • Donate to the program • http://teamchildrenscolorado.kintera.org/projectsearch
Contact Info • Webpage • http://www.childrenscolorado.org/about/careers/project-search.aspx • Marisa Valeras • Marisa.valeras@childrenscolorado.org • 720-777-8027 • Devin Smith • Devin.smith@childrenscolorado.org • 720-308-3228