Project Search at Mayo Clinic

Project Search at Mayo Clinic Official Page of Project SEARCH at Mayo Clinic. The goal of Project SEARCH is for student interns to gain competitive, integrated employment.

Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized program that offers an on-campus internship experience at Mayo Clinic for students with developmental cognitive disabilities. Students in their last year of high school eligibility have the opportunity to gain competitive employment skills through class instruction, skills training, and hands-on career exploration in a variety of settings while worki

ng alongside Mayo Clinic staff. The goal of Project SEARCH is for student interns to gain competitive, integrated employment.

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Graduation is in sight for our interns!
04/16/2026

Graduation is in sight for our interns!

Before starting their 3rd rotation, the interns enjoyed touring parts of the campus including the Carillon and having lu...
03/14/2026

Before starting their 3rd rotation, the interns enjoyed touring parts of the campus including the Carillon and having lunch at Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria.

We are excited to share our Project SEARCH 2026-2027 cohort!
02/18/2026

We are excited to share our Project SEARCH 2026-2027 cohort!

We had a great day meeting the potential 2026-2027 Project SEARCH interns as they tested their skills and we got to know...
02/05/2026

We had a great day meeting the potential 2026-2027 Project SEARCH interns as they tested their skills and we got to know more about them.

Thank you to all the families that came out last night to Information Night for the 2026-2027 school year! We excited to...
12/11/2025

Thank you to all the families that came out last night to Information Night for the 2026-2027 school year! We excited to see how our next cohort takes shape over the coming months. Our current and previous interns did a fantastic job of sharing their experiences.

We'll see you TONIGHT for our information night!Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: John Marshall High SchoolRegister with...
12/10/2025

We'll see you TONIGHT for our information night!

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: John Marshall High School
Register with the link: https://bit.ly/4pv0u0m

Join us for the Project SEARCH Student/Parent Information Night! Project SEARCH is a nine-month internship for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on competitive employment.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: John Marshall High School
Register with the link: https://bit.ly/4pv0u0m
Watch the Project Search at Mayo Clinic information video: https://youtu.be/DhgZpCRjHHc

10/23/2024

Do you remember the JOY you experienced when you received your job offer?! is so happy to celebrate this moment with Spencer as he received the call from Mayo Clinic to join the Nursing department as a Team Assistant. We know Spencer will bring JOY to work every day to share with the Mayo Clinic patients!

Pinning day for Project SEARCH in Rochester, MN took place today. We are so proud of our newest cohort of Project SEARCH...
09/06/2024

Pinning day for Project SEARCH in Rochester, MN took place today. We are so proud of our newest cohort of Project SEARCH interns! They have completed their initial orientation and preparation, and are all set to start their first internship rotation on Monday.

Luis is very excited to join the Chartwells team at the University of Minnesota as a dishwasher. Luis truly enjoyed his ...
08/23/2024

Luis is very excited to join the Chartwells team at the University of Minnesota as a dishwasher. Luis truly enjoyed his food service internship during Project SEARCH. We know that he will enjoy working with his small team and bring joy to the workplace each and every day! Congratulations, Luis!

Join us in sending a super-sized congratulations to two 2024 Project SEARCH interns - Sam Dunn and Josh Hanenberger! Sam...
07/18/2024

Join us in sending a super-sized congratulations to two 2024 Project SEARCH interns - Sam Dunn and Josh Hanenberger!

Sam and Josh both received job offers from the Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing at St. Mary's. Josh is very excited to build on his internship experience in this department and is looking forward to adding additional skills to his toolbelt. Sam enjoys working with a team and will be an excellent fit alongside the nursing team. His positive energy and beaming smile will be a source of comfort for the patients at Mao Clinic.

Congratulations, Josh and Sam!

Congratulations to Jane Fleming, a member of the 2024 graduating class from Project SEARCH! Jane recently accepted a pos...
07/11/2024

Congratulations to Jane Fleming, a member of the 2024 graduating class from Project SEARCH! Jane recently accepted a position with TJ Maxx and Home Goods in Rochester, MN. Jane has a true passion for style and had set a goal of working in retail. We are excited to celebrate with Jane as she learns many different tasks including cashiering, customer service, merchandising, and much, much more! We are very excited for Jane and look forward to watching her grow into this position! 🎊👏🌟🎉

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