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Project SEARCH

Our Project SEARCH internship program places young adults with special needs, who have completed their high school graduation requirements, in a real working environment, giving them skills to prepare for the workforce. Easterseals Iowa supports our clients to work in their community to gain greater independence.

Contact
rbell@eastersealsia.org
515-309-1783 | TTY: 515-289-4069

Locations

Availability Location
Hours are specific to services

Easterseals Iowa and Camp Sunnyside

401 N.E. 66th Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50313

Phone: (515) 289-1933
Fax: (515) 289-1281
Contact: info@eastersealsia.org
Services:

Project SEARCH is an internship program that places young adults with special needs in a real working environment, giving them skills to prepare for the workforce. The goal of the program is community-based employment for clients. Through total workplace immersion, clients experience a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and relevant job-skills training obtained through strategically designed internships. While at their internships, participants receive follow-along job support services with the goal of becoming independent at their sites. Internships take place at Mercy Medical Center.

This program is available only to Des Moines Public School Students. If interested, please contact Intake Coordinator Renee Bell at rbell@eastersealsia.org or calling 515-309-1783. 

This is a 4+ Program offered only through Des Moines Public school.  Please contact your WEC if you are interested.