Start A Site
How to Launch a New Site
Starting a Project SEARCH site requires a collaborative partnership between a host business, a school district or intermediate school district (ISD), Vocational Rehabilitation, and community service providers.
Key Steps for Program Development:
- Identify Partners: Establish leadership commitment from local education agencies, business hosts, and vocational services.
- Join New Site Development Meetings: Participate in monthly virtual planning sessions with statewide coordinators.
- Secure Host Business Location: Partner with a local employer offering diverse departments for internship rotations.
- Plan Intern Selection: Establish application and interviewing processes for transition-age students.
"Project SEARCH Genesee County Parks has revolutionized how we prepare students at the Transition Center in Genesee County, creating a clear pathway to employment... Its success has inspired the creation of an additional site!"
Jan Cox
Transition Center Principal, Genesee ISD
"Project SEARCH is a truly transformative secondary-transition program for students receiving special education services. This program teaches students to advocate for themselves and build confidence for life."
Katia Hughes, MSOT, OTRL
Transition Coordinator / Supervisor, EUPISD
"I have seen firsthand, both as a Project SEARCH instructor and as an administrator, the life-changing opportunities Project SEARCH provides to our young adults."
Nic Bond
Kent ISD Administrator, Empower U South & Project SEARCH
Implementation Guides & Documentation
Journey to Program Launch
Michigan Project SEARCH FAQ
Contact a Project SEARCH Statewide Director for More Information Today!
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