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Project SEARCH: A High School Transition Program

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Beechwood Continuing Care | 2235 Millersport Highway | Amherst, NY 14226
School to Work Program

Ages 18 through 21

Project SEARCH

 

The Project SEARCH Collaborative is a business-led partnership which offers a unique, school-to-work program for students with disabilities who are in their last year of high school. The program is provided by Beechwood Continuing Care in conjunction with Erie 1 BOCES, Aspire of WNY and The Summit Center.

Project SEARCH is an international program with more than 300 locations around the globe. The programs' goal is to help students with disabilities gain competitive employment, and increase employability skills and independence at a work site.

Eligibility

  • Ages 18 to 21
  • Eligible for ACCES-VR and OPWDD services
  • Completion of all academic requirements for graduation
  • One year placement

A Day in the Life

  • Interns will attend classes at Beechwood Continuing Care securing daily life skills.
  • Interns participate in unpaid job rotations throughout Beechwood Continuing Care including Health Information, Management Operations, Environmental Services, Dining Services and Admissions.
  • Aspire of WNY and The Summit Center provide job coaching until the task can be performed independently.

 

Project SEARCH Brochure

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Testimonials

"This has been an awesome experience and I feel proud. I look forward to getting a good job in the future." -Project SEARCH intern
"Project SEARCH has given my son the opportunity to use the skills he has and learn new ones. His self-esteem has improved and he seems more confident." -Project SEARCH Parent
"I would recommend Project SEARCH to everyone, as it opens the door for kids that are not sure of what they want to do in life and/or have disabilities." -Project SEARCH Parent
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