Project SEARCH Helps HCPSS Students With Disabilities

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A transformational internship program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school has been extended for three years. In partnership with the Howard County government, Project SEARCH helps students gain employment and marketable work skills through an internship with Howard County government. Students in the program work with a team that includes their family, a special education teacher, and The Arc of Howard County to create an employment goal and support the student during this important transition from school to work.

"Howard County remains committed to supporting all our students of all abilities. Project SEARCH connects our participants to jobs, but more importantly the program promotes self-determination, independence and full inclusion. Over the years we have continued to grow, from 12 students to more than 60. With this renewed memorandum of understanding, we are dedicated to growing this important program for years to come," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said.