The Project SEARCH High School Transition Program is a one-year program designed to prepare students with disabilities who are in their last year of high school eligibility for entry-level employment. The program builds essential job-specific and employability skills needed to gain and maintain meaningful employment, lead productive lives and become integrated in an adult work environment.

The program integrates career exploration with a variety of worksite experiences, skill levels and related coursework. Through this unique employer-led training program, both intensive classroom and skills training will occur in the employment setting. This partnership with Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community allows students to interact with staff and residents. Classes are held on the Otterbein campus.

Possible Worksite Experiences

• Cafeteria Stocking

• Dish Washing

• Clerical/Filing Assistant

• Basic Food Prep

• Environmental Services

• Landscaping

• Activity Assistant

• IT Technical Support

• Pickup/Delivery of Supplies

• Stocking Supplies

• Laundry Room Assistant

• Dietary/Dining Room Attendant

Skills Gained

• Working Responsibly

• Communicating Effectively

• Solving Problems

• Thinking Skillfully

• Planning and Managing a Career

• Applying Technology

• Managing Resources

• Employability Skills

• Job Application Process

Internships & Job Placement

Students who are enrolled in Project SEARCH will participate in a series of worksite rotations as part of their career-technical training which will lead to the outcome of employment.

Contact Coordinator Sandy Hempel at 513-696-8509 or sandy.hempel@mywccc.org.