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Project SEARCH

A unique business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace.

The outcome is competitive, integrated employment.

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783 sites worldwide 
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 8 sites in Arizona
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674 total graduated interns in Arizona 

Arizona Project SEARCH in Action: West-MEC

Project SEARCH Banner Desert

Project SEARCH Banner Gateway

Project SEARCH JTED

 

 

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"Project SEARCH gives you a good experience. It's like a real job because you are working with employees. I learned many skills in my internship rotations. I learned how to stock rooms, how to clean patient rooms and restrooms, how to prep food, and how to work in a small cafe kitchen. I learned that hard work pays off. I felt overwhelmed when the year started, and now I feel prepared to be employed. I am so thankful for the opportunity that Project SEARCH has provided me."


Estrella Baures
Project SEARCH Intern 2025-26
Banner Gateway Medical Center/Gilbert Public Schools

Contact

Please contact Lisa Ayo, lisaayo@arizona.edu with any questions.

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Funding was made possible in part by the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and partnering schools and employers. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of these organizations and entities.