Project SEARCH celebrates 1st cohort's graduation
The dedicated team behind Project SEARCH at UK HealthCare celebrated six interns who became the first to complete the nine-month internship program.
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The dedicated team behind Project SEARCH at UK HealthCare celebrated six interns who became the first to complete the nine-month internship program.
UK HealthCare announced a new program that will give Fayette County School students with disabilities a chance to get more job experience.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – UK HealthCare offers students with disabilities immersive job, and educational experiences, through a new program they began known as Project SEARCH, to aid in the transition
Launched in August 2023, seven students from Fayette County high schools are taking part in a nine-month immersive internship, getting real-world experience and mentorship in different areas across UK HealthCare. They went through a skills assessment and were assigned to areas based on their interests and abilities.
July is Disability Pride Month where all whose identities include the demographic of disability are honored and celebrated. UK's Human Development Institute has a variety of resources and support systems for the disability community.