Project SEARCH Class Completes Internships

The first class of Project SEARCH interns has completed its assignments in county government offices. The Project SEARCH initiative supports employment skills and opportunities for youth with disabilities. It is partnership of the Howard County Public School System, The Arc of Howard County, the Howard County Autism Society and the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services.
Among those celebrating the completion of the internship program were (from l.) Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, Howard County Public School System Coordinator of Special Education Judy Pattik, interns Danny White, Amanda Gartside, Amanda Jacober, Russell Grumbine, Alfredo Graciano, Jane Suh, Terrence Butler, Sanjay Variyam, Alexandra McIntyre, Matt Higgs, Dana Murray and Jacob Yelnosky, Maryland State Secretary of Disabilities Carol A. Beatty and Project SEARCH Program Manager Kim McKay of The Arc of Howard County.