Project Search
Contacts
- Deroy Brandt, Instructor :(479) 633-7427
- Amber Finley, Special Education Coordinator: (907) 746-921
Internship Opportunities
- Admitting
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- Cardiopulmonary
- Day Surgery
- Emergency Department
- Environmental Services
- Food Service and Nutrition
- Retail Gift Shop
- Health Information Management
- Human Resources
- Imaging
- Marketing
- Materials Management
- Medical Surgical Ward
- Nutrition/ Food Services
- OT/ PT Department
- Surgical Services
- Sterile Processing Department
- Volunteer Services
Business Partners
Collaborating Partners
Project SEARCH
Based on a nationally recognized program, Project SEARCH is an innovative employment program. Project SEARCH has grown from one original program site at Cincinnati Children's to over 600 programs both domestic and international. Project SEARCH's primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities.
In collaboration with:
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education
- Alaska Employment Services
Entrance Information
Potential Interns need to meet the following criteria:
- Age 18-21 and have met high school requirements for graduation
- Documented Disability
- Eligible to be a client of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Desire and plan to work in the community at the conclusion of Project SEARCH
- Take direction from Supervisors
- Be able to communicate effectively
- Willing to participate in unpaid training for one year
- Good Hygiene and appropriate behavior and social skills
- Documented success in previous work experience
- Pass drug screening, felony check and have up to date immunizations
If you meet the above entrance criteria, contact your Special Education Teacher at your school, or a Special Education Coordinator to inquire about the application process.