Project Search - Fairbanks School District

Project Search - Fairbanks School District The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace.

We serve individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22. Project SEARCH was developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a research environment that fosters visionary thinking and innovation. It all began in 1996, when Erin Riehle was Director of Cincinnati Children’s Emergency Department. Erin felt that, because the hospital served individuals with developmental disabi

lities, it made sense that they should commit to hiring people in this group. She wondered if it would be possible to train people with developmental disabilities to fill some of the high- turnover, entry-level positions in her department, which involved complex and systematic tasks such as stocking supply cabinets. As a starting point, Erin presented her ideas to Susie Rutkowski, then the special education director at Great Oaks Career Campuses. Erin and Susie formed a partnership that was instantaneous, and together they launched Project SEARCH.

09/03/2026

Congratulations, Jane. We are so excited to hear that you are able to incorporate your love of art into your new employment. Way to go!

Fairbanks Project SEARCH welcomed nine new interns last week. We are excited to be back with Foundation Health Partners...
08/25/2026

Fairbanks Project SEARCH welcomed nine new interns last week. We are excited to be back with Foundation Health Partners for our 16th year. Stay tuned for updates as we get the first internship started.

Fairbanks Project SEARCH is back and ready to start another amazing year with Foundation Health Partners.
08/11/2026

Fairbanks Project SEARCH is back and ready to start another amazing year with Foundation Health Partners.

05/15/2026
05/15/2026
HIRED!You read that right... Trent Erickson is the first intern of the 2026 Project SEARCH cohort to find a job. For th...
04/20/2026

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.

04/08/2026

In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with Lisa Laqua, Project SEARCH Instructor, and Jessie Beyer, Talent Development Specialist at Foundati...

🌟 Celebrating Success: Janelle Cahill is our March Intern of the Month! 🌟We are so proud to recognize Janelle Cahill for...
04/06/2026

🌟 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! 🏆S...
04/06/2026

🌟 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! 👇

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