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Project SEARCH Employment Programs

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Transforming Young Lives Through Employment

Project SEARCH is a business-focused, one-year internship program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most participants are enrolled while transitioning from high school to work. The hallmark of Project SEARCH is total workplace immersion, which facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training leading to acquisition of marketable work skills.

Featured Impact Story • See Project SEARCH in Action

Corewell Health Trenton & Lincoln Park Public Schools

See how business partnerships and dedicated educators create life-changing workforce pathways for Project SEARCH interns in Wayne County.

Partner & Intern Impact Videos

Explore video spotlights and intern stories from across Michigan

Genesee County Parks Project SEARCH Video Preview
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Genesee County

Genesee County Parks Partnership

Hands-on internship placements and career opportunities.

Spartan Project SEARCH Intern Stories Video Preview
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MSU / Ingham ISD

Spartan Project: Intern Impact

Hear directly from MSU interns sharing skills gained.

Spartan Project SEARCH Overview Video Preview
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MSU Campus

Spartan Project: Overview

Comprehensive overview of host site infrastructure.

Consumers Energy Jackson ISD Project SEARCH Video Preview
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Jackson County ISD

Consumers Energy Partnership

How Consumers Energy partners for corporate roles.

The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) is a statewide network of educational leaders advancing equitable outcomes for students with disabilities through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.