Arc of Story County Project Search Program

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH utilizes a combination of classroom instruction coupled with workplace internships to prepare individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities for competitive employment. The training program is nine to ten months in length with an employer serving as the training site. Many Project SEARCH sites are located within a hospital but can be done with any large employer where there are a variety of jobs. A typical day includes:

8:30 to 9:30 AM Classroom instruction in employability and independent living skills

9:30 to 2:00 PM Unpaid internship in a department

2:00 to 2:30 Feedback from instructor

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