Project SEARCH - HPS

Stuart, Florida 34996

Phone: 772-223-5945
Extension: 1454
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Website: www.martinschools.org

Program Description

Project SEARCH is a one year high school transition program for students with disabilities that have graduated and are ages 18-21 (if a student turns 22 while enrolled in the program the student is permitted to continue the program and finish the school year as long as the student follows the program requirements). The program is targeted for students whose goal is competitive employment. It takes place in a business setting. Total immersion in the business allows the interns to gain employ-ability and competitive work skills through continuous feedback not only from Project SEARCH staff but also business supervisors and mentors.

Services Available Through This Program

Developmental Delay , Employment Assistance

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Each student applies to the program and is accepted through an interview process by a panel of committee members. Selection of new interns for the next school year is done at the end of each school year. Recruiting is done throughout the school year. For entrance requirements please refer to the Project SEARCH Entrance Criteria Sheet.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Other Useful Information

Project SEARCH is based on a partnership that includes Martin Health System, Martin County School District, Helping People Succeed (HPS), The ARC Of Martin County (ARC), and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). All partners are vital to the success of the program. Martin Health System provides a training classroom, a business liaison and rotational internships for on-the-job training. The School District provides the teacher and paraprofessional. HPS and ARC prvide a Job Coach to work with students on their internships and provide job development and follow along services for Vocational Rehabilitation eligivle students.