Project HIRE's Project SEARCH program, which offers year-long internship opportunities for young adults with IDD, celebrated an incredible 10 years of success at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center, on September 24th. For the past decade, Overlook Medical Center has partnered with Project SEARCH to provide young adults with valuable opportunities to gain real-world job skills, build confidence, and prepare for meaningful employment.

Pictured: Project SEARCH Class of 2026

Approximately 80 interns have participated in this program, beginning a journey that has helped shape their futures. Through hands-on experience, training, and support from dedicated staff and mentors, these interns have developed skills that extend far beyond the hospital. Today, Project SEARCH graduates are working throughout their communities in a variety of fields, including hospitals, restaurants, offices, retail stores, and other businesses. Their success is a powerful reminder of what can happen when individuals are given the opportunity, support, and encouragement to reach their full potential.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate 10 years of partnership, growth, opportunity, and success, and we look forward to seeing where the next chapter takes our Project SEARCH interns and graduates! Learn more about Project SEARCH here.