State of Delaware Department of Transportation
05/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/17/2024 13:27
Statewide - DelDOT Honors Seventh Class of Project SEARCH Graduates
DelDOT Honors Seventh Class of Project SEARCH Graduates
Dover - ; Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski, Department of Labor Secretary Karryl Hubbard, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, and Caesar Rodney School District Superintendent Dr. Corey Miklus joined employees and families to celebrate the seventh class of Project SEARCH graduates at a ceremony Friday afternoon. Nine students from the Caesar Rodney School District participated in this year's program.
Project SEARCH provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills to help youths with disabilities make successful transitions from school to productive adult life. The program involves an extensive period of training and career exploration, innovative adaptations, long-term job coaching and continuous feedback from teachers, skills trainers and employers.
During their time with DelDOT, the interns participate for the entire school year and transition into different positions throughout the Department every 12 weeks to experience various job duties.
"Earning a paycheck is something many of us take for granted. Seeing these students learn new skills and contribute across the department is not only rewarding for them, but to all the employees who work alongside these students every day," said Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski. "71 students have now completed the program and gone on to find meaningful employment both with DelDOT and other local businesses."
The program is made possible with the partnership amongst DelDOT, Autism Delaware, Community Integrated Services, Caesar Rodney School District, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Social Services, and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Project SEARCH is a national program that began at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in 1996 and has grown to over 600 program sites across the United States and Europe. To learn more about Project SEARCH visit www.projectsearch.us.
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Dover - ; Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski, Department of Labor Secretary Karryl Hubbard, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, and Caesar Rodney School District Superintendent Dr. Corey Miklus joined employees and families to celebrate the seventh class of Project SEARCH graduates at a ceremony Friday afternoon. Nine students from the Caesar Rodney School District participated in this year's program.
Project SEARCH provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills to help youths with disabilities make successful transitions from school to productive adult life. The program involves an extensive period of training and career exploration, innovative adaptations, long-term job coaching and continuous feedback from teachers, skills trainers and employers.
During their time with DelDOT, the interns participate for the entire school year and transition into different positions throughout the Department every 12 weeks to experience various job duties.
"Earning a paycheck is something many of us take for granted. Seeing these students learn new skills and contribute across the department is not only rewarding for them, but to all the employees who work alongside these students every day," said Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski. "71 students have now completed the program and gone on to find meaningful employment both with DelDOT and other local businesses."
The program is made possible with the partnership amongst DelDOT, Autism Delaware, Community Integrated Services, Caesar Rodney School District, the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Social Services, and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Project SEARCH is a national program that began at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in 1996 and has grown to over 600 program sites across the United States and Europe. To learn more about Project SEARCH visit www.projectsearch.us.
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