Project Search - Fairbanks School District

If you are interested in helping young adults prepare for the world of work, please take a look at the vacancy announcement below. FNSBSD is currently hiring a cross-categorical secondary aide to support interns in the Project SEARCH program during the 2026-2027 school year. Follow the link below to apply.

https://www.applitrack.com/northstar/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=12096

HIRED!
You read that right... Trent Erickson is the first intern of the 2026 Project SEARCH cohort to find a job. For those of you who work at Foundation Health Partners, you'll be seeing more of him starting in May. Trent was hired by Supply Chain as their newest Inventory Associate. Congratulations, Trent. We are so proud of the progress you have made this year.

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🌟 Celebrating Success: Janelle Cahill is our March Intern of the Month! 🌟

We are so proud to recognize Janelle Cahill for her incredible work this month. Janelle’s journey is a powerful reminder that when talent meets opportunity, there are no limits to what can be achieved.

Throughout March, Janelle has blown us away with her focus and flexibility. She is a truly dependable teammate who tackles every task with positivity.

Janelle, thank you for the hard work you put in every day. We are so glad to have you with us! 🚀✨

Please help us celebrate Janelle’s achievements in the comments below! 👇

🌟 Mentor Spotlight! 🌟

We are so excited to announce that Shelly Deckard is our Mentor of the Month for Project SEARCH! 🏆

Shelly has been an incredible asset to our team, consistently going above and beyond to support her intern as he builds skills and independence. Whether it’s breaking down a complex task or offering that extra bit of encouragement, she truly embodies the heart of our mission of inclusion.

Thank you, Shelly, for your dedication, your wisdom, and for helping our Project SEARCH interns reach their full potential. We are so lucky to have you on the team! 🙌✨

Help us celebrate by dropping a "Congratulations" or your favorite memory with Shelly in the comments below! 👇

The deadline for applications is rapidly approaching. Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on March 6, 2026. If you or someone you know would benefit from a school-to-work transition program, reach out to learn more.

Lisa Laqua, Project SEARCH Instructor
[email protected]
(907) 458-5053

Check out the online article from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Project SEARCH is more than just a school district program. Our interns gain confidence and find purpose through the experiences here at Foundation Health Partners.

Project SEARCH opens applications Project SEARCH, a nationally recognized school-to-work transition program, is accepting applications for its fall session. The program, now in its 15th year of partnership with Foundation Health Partners, is designed

🌟 You’re Invited to Our Project SEARCH Open House! 🌟

Join us tomorrow, February 12, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM to learn more about Project SEARCH and how it’s changing lives through real-world job training and career development opportunities for young adults with disabilities!

This is a great chance to:
✅ Meet our team
✅ Tour the program site
✅ Learn about hands-on internship experiences
✅ Ask questions and see if Project SEARCH is the right fit for you or someone you know

Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community partner, we’d love to see you there!

Stop by, say hello, and discover how Project SEARCH helps build confidence, skills, and meaningful careers.