Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program for students with disabilities, in their last year of high school. It is designed for students whose goal is competitive employment.

The program takes place in a healthcare, government, or business setting 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 10-week internships in different departments to explore a variety of career paths.

The students work with a team that includes their family, a special education teacher and Michigan Rehabilitation Services Counselor to create an employment goal and support the student during this important transition from school to work.

  • Project SEARCH intern cleaning equipment.

    Project SEARCH intern cleaning gym equipment.

  • Photo of Project Search intern getting deliveries ready.

    Project SEARCH intern preparing office deliveries.

  • Photo of Project Search intern delivering mail.

    Project SEARCH intern delivering mail.

  • Photo of Project SEARCH food service intern.

    Project SEARCH intern filling beverages for patients.

  • Photo of Project SEARCH intern serving food

    Project SEARCH intern serving food in the cafeteria.

Have Questions?

Contact Jessie Piippo
Project SEARCH Instructor/Teacher Apprentice
(906)203-6622 or jpiippo@eupschools.org