What is Project SEARCH?
Project SEARCH is a unique business-led, one-year, school-to-work, transition program that takes place entirely at a host business site. This project enables young adults with disabilities to gain and maintain employment through training and career exploration.
Candidate Interns will participate in three rotations year round. The rotations will allow them to gain employability skills, target skills in high need areas, work on building their resume, and much more. Candidate Interns report to their hospital managers, job coaches and teacher through their day.
Licking Memorial Hospital Project SEARCH Recruitment Timeline:
Information Nights
- Nov. 2nd, 2022 at 6:00 Licking Memorial Hospital- Conference Rooms A
- January 12, 2023 at 6:00 via Zoom
Licking Memorial Hospital Project SEARCH Tours-
1. November 15nd, 2022 and November 17th, 2022
2. January 18th, 2023 and January 20th, 2023
***** Please email or call Christy Brock to sign up for an individualized tour- [email protected] 740-349-6103
Complete and Submit Application by February 9th, 2023
Christy Brock, MD/Au Director and Project Search Coordinator
Licking County Educational Service Center
145 N. Quentin St.
Newark, Ohio 43055
Interviews will be held March 1, 2023 Auditorium
Acceptance Letters/emails will be mailed from the LCESC on or before March 17th, 2023
Applicant Requirements
- Students 18-21 years old.
- Have finished the necessary credits for graduation. The student must have met all the requirements to graduate, but must not be considered a graduate by their home district in order to participate.
- Benefit from participating in a variety of internships
- Possess a desire to work competitively at the end of the Project SEARCH program.
- Students must be enrolled in their home district during their senior year of high school.
- The student’s IEP team approves of the placement into Project SEARCH. The student’s district of residence Special Education Director must be a part of this IEP team decision.
- The student must be eligible for services with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and have completed a work experience prior to applying for Project SEARCH.
Our Partners
Licking Memorial Health Systems- Host Business Site
Licking County Educational Service Center- Provides Teacher
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities- Provides funding for job coaches
Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities- Provides after internship follow along
Our County Schools: Provides Student Intern Candidates and Financial Support
Granville Exempted Village Schools
Heath City Schools
Johnstown Monroe Local School
Lakewood Local School
Licking Heights Local School
Licking Valley Local School
Newark City Schools
North Fork Local School District
Northridge Local School District
Southwest Licking Local Schools