Project SEARCH, a nationwide program which provides transition-to-work services for students with disabilities – particularly those about to graduate from high school – is coming to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerset.
The program, a collaboration with The Center School in Somerset, Easterseals NJ, the Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, is being organized by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board.
Applications for program participants are being accepted now through Aug. 30, said Stefanie Rinaldi, the chair of the GRWDB Youth Committee and a member of the Disabilities Committee — and an assistant director at the Center School.
Here’s more about the program:
Project SEARCH is a highly successful, collaborative program designed to provide transition-to-work services for students with disabilities, particularly those who are about to graduate from high school.
The initiative partners with local businesses, vocational rehabilitation services, school districts, and other community organizations to offer real-world work experiences that help students gain the skills necessary for competitive employment.
Here’s how it will work at RWJUH Somerset:
The program, which will begin in September, will provide local students with disabilities a unique opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and increase their employability after graduation. The program will run in partnership with RWJUH Somerset to create meaningful work rotations for participants.
How to apply:
To learn more about eligibility requirements and to apply, contact Rinaldi at [email protected].
