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Project SEARCH Southern Miss

Contact Information:

Jerry R. Alliston
[email protected]
601-266-5979

Project Description:

The goal of Project SEARCH USM is to increase the number of young adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (ID/DD) that obtain competitive community-based employment. To accomplish this goal, Project SEARCH Southern Miss will target ten young adults, eighteen years and older, with ID/DD. Project participants will attend an 8-month training program that will consist of daily employment preparatory skills training and work internships, a minimum of 3 internship opportunities during the entire program. Project SEACH USM will use person-centered planning for all participants in the development of employment-focused goals and internships based upon future employment interests. In addition to training and internships, participants will have an inclusive mentoring experience with USM students and will attend a bi-weekly support group focused on the transition to adulthood. Upon completion of the training program, participants will engage in community-based employment interviews and pursue integrated employment. Evaluation will focus on participant outcomes based on training participation, internship opportunities and placement in paid employment.

Keyword(s):

SEARCH, employment

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County