Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative

09/23/2026

So incredibly proud of our graduate!! Go Shelby!!

Congratulations to Project SEARCH graduate Shelby, who is now working as a Bakery Assistant with Compass Group–ACH Nutritional Services! 🎉

In her role, Shelby packages baked goods for retail sales, helps with bakery prep and assists with special events. We’re so proud of Shelby and all she is accomplishing in her new role! 🌟

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Showcasing success is one of our FAVORITE things to do at Project SEARCH Arkansas ACCESS Initiative. One year down and many more to go! Congratulations Zach.

Congratulations to Zach on an exciting milestone! 🎉

Zach, a 2024–2025 graduate of the St. Bernards Project SEARCH program, recently received his 1-year pin from Walgreens! We’re so proud to see him continuing to grow and succeed on the job. 💙

Interested in Project SEARCH? Applications for the 2027–2028 year are officially open! Gain valuable job skills and real-world experience while preparing for future employment.

🌟 Apply today: https://accessgroupinc.org/vocational-programs/project-search/

09/09/2026

We loved getting to see Project SEARCH graduate Kaylah at work last week! 🌟

Kaylah graduated from the Project SEARCH training site at Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale this May and is now working her dream job as a Play Facilitator at the Amazeum in Bentonville!

In her role, Kaylah helps make each guest’s visit a great experience through play-based interactions, questions and connection. She also helps keep exhibits in order and ready for each new guest. During our visit, we got to see her in action as she helped a family with the light-up arch in the Nickelodeon Play Lab!

We are so proud of you, Kaylah! 👏

Interested in Project SEARCH? Applications for the 2027–2028 year are officially open! Gain valuable job skills and real-world experience while preparing for future employment.

Apply today!
👉 projectsearcharkansas.org

09/01/2026

🎉 Applications are OPEN! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2027–2028 Project SEARCH season are officially open! 🌟

Ready to take the next step toward building valuable job skills, gaining real-world experience, and preparing for a successful future?

Your future starts here—apply today! 🌟
👉 projectsearcharkansas.org

07/24/2026

What an incredible time at the Project SEARCH International Conference! 🎉

Our Program Director, Rebekah Seljan, attended to learn about the latest program updates and best practices—and also had the opportunity to present at two conference breakout sessions. We’re so proud to see Arkansas represented in such a meaningful way!

We were also thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of several of our Project SEARCH programs. Congratulations to Arkansas Children's, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, St. Bernards Healthcare, and UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for your exceptional outcomes and commitment to student success!

A special shoutout to our Arkansas Children's program for earning recognition for achieving 100% employment for the 2024–2025 program year! 👏 What an amazing accomplishment and a testament to the hard work of our interns, program teams, and business partners.

We’re excited to continue building opportunities and celebrating success across Arkansas!

07/22/2026

So proud of Miss T!!

🎉 Join us in celebrating Miss T on her exciting new opportunity!

After recently graduating from the Project SEARCH internship program at Arkansas Children's Hospital, Miss T has accepted a position with Ink in Maumelle! We are so proud of all of her hard work, determination, and the dedication that led to this incredible milestone.

Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative Initiative is an innovative job training program for adults with developmental disabilities ages 18–35. Through internships with host businesses across Arkansas, participants gain valuable workplace skills that prepare them for competitive, integrated employment in their communities.

Congratulations, Miss T! We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish in this next chapter. 💙

05/29/2026

Another successful Project SEARCH year is officially in the books! We are beyond proud of our 2025–2026 class and can’t wait to watch each of them continue to grow and succeed in their employment journey.

This group has overcome challenges, stepped outside of their comfort zones, gained valuable experience, and shown incredible perseverance along the way. Each intern has left their mark on our program and will forever be a part of the Project SEARCH family.

To our graduates: we are so proud of each of you and all that you’ve accomplished. Your future is bright — now go do big things!

05/13/2026

After this month, the Ouachita County Medical Center (OCMC) Project SEARCH site will officially close. This program is part of the ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served this community and to have been part of so many meaningful journeys along the way.

Working with our interns, families, educators, business partners, and community supporters has been an incredible experience. Together, we celebrated growth, achievements, and opportunities that made a lasting impact on so many lives through Project SEARCH.

The ACCESS mission, Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction, has remained at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the difference this program has made.

Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in our program over the years. Your kindness, partnership, and dedication will always be appreciated. 💙