Project Search
Transition
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Office: (405) 951-3488
Fax: (405) 951-3529
Benefit to Participants
- Acquire competitive and marketable job skills
- Gain increased independence, confidence and self-esteem
- Obtain on-site and individualized instruction and support
- Receive job placement assistance after program graduation
- Gain successful, independent community employment
Are you a student who has a disability between the age of 18 to 24 and want to earn some work experience? Project SEARCH may be for you.
This program introduces a group of young adults to the workplace with real-world job experiences over the course of nine months through a nonpaid internship. Youth will be exposed to various job skills and positions over three 10-week rotations. Don’t worry we’ve got your back with on-the-job coaching and worksite accommodations.
Don’t miss out on experiencing a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and on-the-job-training with support from professional Project SEARCH staff.
DRS Transition is a proud partner with OU-NDCET, National Project Search, and many schools and businesses to bring this program to our Transition students with disabilities.
Be an employer that makes a difference, join Project SEARCH
Calling all businesses who need some diverse entry-level employees? Consider being a host organization for Project SEARCH. Share your knowledge with tomorrow’s future.
Give youth with disabilities an opportunity to gain valuable work experience through internships with on-the-job coaching and worksite accommodations.
Learn what it takes to be an inclusive workplace for all individuals – customers and employees.
For more information contact DRS Transition Coordinator at 405 951-3488.
Benefits to Organization
- Access to a new talent stream with skills that match the labor needs
- Exemplifies the organization’s diversity mission
- Enhances the social environment
- Impacts the future’s workforce through this low cost, low risk opportunity
- Experience increased local, regional and national recognition through marketing of this unique program
Eligibility Criteria for Project SEARCH
- Must have an employment goal instead of attending college
- Must be 18 years of age (before or during program year)
- Have a disability and eligible for DRS services
- Ability to take direction and change behavior
- Be able to communicate
- Able to pass drug and felony screening (if applicable)
- Have updated immunizations
- Willingness to access independent transportation options
- Willingness to utilize acquired skills to obtain independent community employment
Project SEARCH originated with the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and is a one-year, worksite-based school-to-work program. Check out the national Project SEARCH website.
For more information contact DRS Transition Coordinator at 405 951-3488.
Programs and locations
Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Mercy Hospital in OKC and INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City Public Schools: INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
Metro Tech: Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown Oklahoma City
Moore Public Schools: Norman Regional Hospital - Health Plex in Norman
Norman Public Schools: Embassy Suites by Hilton
Edmond Public Schools: Integris Edmond
Canadian Valley Technology Center: INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon
OU: INTEGRIS Bass Baptist Health Center
Tulsa Technology Center: St. Francis Hospital
