Project SEARCH School to Work Transition 420+ licensed sites United States International (Canada, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Holland) 43 States Business Led US Dept. of Ed National Institute Health Embassy Suites Many major health care systems www.projectsearch.us
MODEL 1 year School to Work Transition Model Students with an IEP 18-26 years of age Developmental Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities Total immersion in the host business Classroom Departments for internship rotations Business standard Collaborative Partnership Braided Funding Outcome is Competitive Employment! MODEL
Employment Outcome Increase Class of 2014 – 2015: International Outcome average – 75.5% Average Hourly wage: $9.61 Hours worked per week: 25.4 Increase of three points from last year Over 180 programs recognized in summer of 2015 for 70-100% employment. 11/8/2018 PS copyright
State Level Recognition Health & Wellness Report MI ASD State Plan
Michigan Initiative for Expansion $500,000 Dept. of Human Services $1.8 million Federal Match MI Rehabilitation New Michigan Sites 4-6 for 2016-2017
Project SEARCH: Michigan
Existing Sites Possible for 2017-2018
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