Project Search

The Mission of Project SEARCH is to provide education and training to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an innovative workforce career development model that benefits the individual, workplace and community. The program runs as a one-year unpaid internship program that provides training and career exploration, long-term job coaching, and continuous feedback from teachers, job coaches, and employers. To apply for the program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 19 years of age, a student of the Los Angeles Unified School District and completed high school credits for graduation.
• Meet eligibility requirements for North Los Angeles Regional Center Services.
• Utilize public transportation when available and participate in travel training to ensure success in using the bus independently.
• Have previous experience in a work environment (includes school, volunteer, and paid work).
• Have independent daily living skills, appropriate behavior, and social skills in the workplace.
• Take direction from supervisors and change behavior if necessary.
• Ability to pass drug screening, felony check and immunizations up to date.
• Desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the program.