Project Search Information Session

Abilis / Greenwich Hospital Project SEARCH

Learn How Young Adults With Disabilities Can Find Employment Through Unpaid Internships

 

 

Project SEARCH Information Night

Thursday, November 7, 2019

5:30pm-7:00pm

Abilis, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, CT

Open to the Public

 

Registration Requested 

 

Project SEARCH is a nine-month internship program for students with disabilities, between the ages of 18-30, who seek competitive employment.

 

The program takes place at Greenwich Hospital where total immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process, as well as the acquisition of employability and marketable work skills.  Students participate in three, unpaid internships and explore a variety of career paths.  Along the way, the interns increase their independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem. 

Interns work with a team that includes their family, their Project SEARCH instructor, an Abilis job coach/developer, and a Greenwich Hospital mentor.   

The interns begin their day learning employability skills in a classroom at Greenwich Hospital.  After this classroom portion of the day, the interns move to their internship where they are taught distinct skills and receive feedback about their skill development.  At the end of the day, the interns return to the classroom to reflect on their day, discuss challenges and evaluate progress.  

With the help of Abilis and the Project Search team, interns utilize the skills they have learned to achieve competitive employment in the community.    

Eligibility Criteria

• 18-30 year’s old
• Diagnosed with a Developmental Disability and Eligible for Dept. of Developmental Disabilities or willing to pay privately.  
• Please register your spot!