Project SEARCH is a one year, high school transition program which provides training and education leading to employment for students with disabilities. The program occurs on-site at the Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Project SEARCH serves as a work force training program for students in their last year of high school. Each student must apply to the program, be accepted through an interview process and be selected by a committee. The ultimate goal of Project SEARCH is competitive employment that allows students to utilize skills learned in the program.

Included is instruction in the basics of carpentry, masonary, electrical installation and repair, plumbing installation and repair, drywall finishing and painting. The fundamentals of blue print reading and cost estimating are also a part of the program. Students will divide their time between construction projects in the lab and off campus private and public job sites. Students who would like to work with their hands and learn a variety of building skills are urged to enroll in this program.

Hands On

Special Points of Interest

• Across the state, Project SEARCH graduates have an 80% employment rate.
• After graduating from Project SEARCH, graduates will have supported employment provided by a team that works with them to find and maintain employment.
• Experiencing three internships will provide students with an opportunity to find work that is pleasurable to them and also allows the teacher to match student abilities to appropriate employment.
• Students will work on all skills necessary to find and maintain employment including: social skills, business form completion, resume writing, self-management skills, as well as reading, writing, and math that will be needed on the job.

Career Interest Form

Complete our on-line "Career Interest" form. Our Associate Schools Coordinator will get back with you as soon as possible!