“Project SEARCH Genesee County Parks has revolutionized how we prepare students at the Transition Center in Genesee County, creating a clear pathway to employment. Now in its second year, the program has driven remarkable progress—not only within our initiative but also across our community and local school districts. Its success has inspired the creation of an additional Project SEARCH site, and together, we are collaborating to strengthen programs and build impactful partnerships for the benefit of Genesee County interns.”

Jan Cox

Transition Center Principal, Genesee ISD

"Project SEARCH is a truly transformative secondary-transition program for students receiving special education services. This program teaches students to advocate for themselves, overcome barriers, and build confidence for life. Through classroom instruction and hands-on application, our students learn independent living and transferable job skills, and experience career exploration which assists them in obtaining competitive integrated employment within their desired community." 

Katia Hughes, MSOT, OTRL

Transition Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor, Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD

"Project SEARCH has provided innumerable opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities to explore and succeed in employment tasks they would otherwise have not had exposure to. I have seen firsthand, both as a Project SEARCH instructor and as an administrator, the life-changing opportunities Project SEARCH provides to our young adults."

 

Nic Bond

Kent ISD Administrator, Empower U South & Project SEARCH