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Project SEARCHPreparing Students for Employment
MI TOP Spring Institute
June 2015
Overview Model Basics Partnerships Education: Things to Consider MI Statewide Initiative
Licensing & Technical Assistance Requirements Funding Moving Forward – Next Steps
Resources & Contacts
“It’s better to be prepared, than scared”
Kristie, Project SEARCH Intern
Project SEARCH- Michigan
How we Got Here
What is Project SEARCH Transition based
employment model Goal is competitive
employment. Real-life work
experience Extensive period of
training and career exploration
Project SEARCH Transition Program-long-term changes in business culture
Project SEARCH Foundation People with disabilities have the
right to choose a path toward education and employment. However, while freedom of choice is given, the right to work is earned. Earning the right to work is dependent upon the student's preparation.
Simon, Stephen ADA Quarterly, Fall 1998.
State Level Recognition
Health & Wellness Report
MI ASD State Plan
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Project SEARCH Michigan
• Bay Arenac – Delta College• Detroit (2*)- Blue Cross & DTE• Grand Rapids (2)- 5th/3rd Bank & Spectrum Health • Kalamazoo- Bronson Hospital • Lenawee –Tecumseh- ProMedica Health System• Monroe- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital• Montcalm Co. – Spectrum Health • Oakland Co. (2) – Henry Ford W. Bloomfield &
Beaumont Health System- Troy
2015-2016 New Sites
• Calhoun Co. – Duncan Aviation • Dearborn – Henry Ford Village • Detroit *- DTE
Model Basics
Project SEARCH Overview
General Info 1997 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital –
Erin Riehle & Susie Rutkowski Model: business, education, VR, and mental
health International web-based data system Licensing Agreement with Project SEARCH 350+ sites in existence and growing 46 states /state initiatives UK, Israel, Australia, Canada, & New Zeeland Wide mix of rural and urban Huge districts and very small (collaboration )
Benefits of Project SEARCH Partnership- business, vocational
rehabilitation, mental health, and education 350 sites national & international Support from Cincinnati and the MI sites Offers high level work based learning
experience for student= increase employment
Added level of credibility Contributes to diversity and culture of host
business
Project SEARCH • Credibility• Diversity
Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC) Annual Report
Benefits of Project SEARCH
68% of Project SEARCH completers are employed
20 hours + $ minimum wage +
(Based on national data base)
Partnerships
MRS MUST BE A PARTNER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE
INITIATIVE FUNDS
Developmental Disabilities
Provider
Project SEARCH School Transition Model Program length is one school year (Sept-June) 10 to 12 students - variety of disabilities Certified instructor and job coaches Last year of high school or school eligibility No school provided transportation 3 rotations through unpaid internships to
develop marketable and transferrable skills Business liaison and department mentors
offer support and continual feedback to the students
Outcome is competitive employment
Student Criteria
Be at least 18 years of age. Agree the 1-year PS will be the last year of
school eligibility. Not yet met the requirements for a diploma May be diploma or non-diploma courses of study Meet eligibility requirements for Vocational
Rehabilitation Meet eligibility requirements for mental health
services (optional)
Student Criteria
Have independent personal hygiene, grooming, daily living skills.
Be able to communicate effectively. Ability to obtain transportation to the Project
SEARCH business site. Meet business requirements (grooming, drug
testing, nicotine use, vaccinations, etc.)
Student Criteria – These Factors Go A Long Way…
Personality
Cooperativeness
Team player
Contributor
2014 Employment Outcome Awards Annual Conference in Omaha, NE 110 sites, 26
states, 3 countries were recognized for 60%-100% employment for 2013 completers
Employment Definition Employment - Integrated Setting Year Round Work 16 Hours per week or more Prevailing Wage
Partnerships
Team Members & Roles
Partnerships
MRS MUST BE A PARTNER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE
INITIATIVE FUNDS
Developmental Disabilities
Provider
Partnerships
Education• Local or
ISD• Teacher • Transition
Support• IEP • Connectin
g student/families with agencies
Mental Health- Provider Agencies• Job
Coaching• Connection
to PCP• Follow
Along- Long Term Supports
Vocational Rehabilitation• MI
Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
• Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)
• Job Coaching• Job
Development• Job Placement • Follow Along
Business Liaison
Classroom space
Departments for
Internship Rotations
Consideration for
Employment
Student Intern
Funding: Statewide Initiative to Increase Project SEARCH Sites Funding Source, Team Readiness, and Application
Licensing and Technical Assistance (TA) Requirements
Licensing- $300 annual renewal Technical Assistance - $15,000 (3 required TA) Project SEARCH Program Implementation
Program Overview (2 Day) Employability Curriculum, Family Involvement, &
Student Selection Employer Education and Internship Development
Susie Rutkowski – Co-Director, MI TA [email protected]
Where is the Funding?
• MI Department of Community Health (MDCH)
• Interagency Agreement
• Funds will be moved to Department of Human Services (DHS) & MI Rehabilitation Services (MRS) for Project SEARCH
How Funding Works
• $500,000 draws down $1,351,852 = $1,851,852
• Help existing sites this year
• At least four new sites 2015-2016
Is your team ready?
MRS and education have agreed to participate in PS programming
You have fully explored CMH involvement
Your employer is on boardEducation is willing to pay for the
teacher’s salary in full after two years Your team can set time aside for PS
trainings and evaluations
PS Funding Applications• Completed by MRS managers with
input from PS team
• First come first serve for this year (existing sites)
• Review process for next year (new sites)
Application for Funds
Existing Sites
• Annual Licensing Fee
• Job Coaching
• Job Development & Placement
• Follow Along
New Sites
• Licensing Fee • Required Technical
Assistance• Soft Skills & Job Readiness
• Teacher Costs 100% 1st yr
• Job Coaching • Job Development &
Placement• Follow Along
2 Applications for Funds
Current Sites New SitesProject SEARCH Application for Funds for NEW Sites
Goal Provide funding and supports to establish new PS programming for Transition Youth. PS Team Members Name and Organization (ISD or School District, MRS District Office, Community Mental Provider, and Employer) Primary Contact Person Name, Email and Phone Number (person to contact about technical issues, award and ongoing communication) Budget Guidance:
To qualify for funds, teams must have their employer on board and be ready to implement academic your 2015 – 2016.
Applications will be reviewed by a team consisting of Project SEARCH Statewide Coordinator, Department of Ed and MRS.
Funds that are requested cannot be utilized retroactively. Requested funds must be utilized during FY 15 and FY 16. “Soft Skills/J ob Readiness Training is funding for a provider (teacher) to conduct the PS classroom
component. Funds requested for Soft Skills/J ob Readiness Training is funding may only be requested for
new PS programs and may not be requested more than two fiscal years. PS Technical Assistance is a new fee and applies only to new sites. The “Other” category in the budget box can be any VR service In support of PS Programming. There is no deadline for budget requests but funds are limited and will be allocated upon request
and approval by a stakeholder approval committee. Funds can be requested at any time during the fiscal year. PS funds are anticipated to be available ongoing pending approval by the Michigan legislature.
Budget
PS Service
Funds Requested
PS Technical Assistance Fee for new sites only (total charge is $15,000)
Annual license fee ($300)
Soft Skills/J ob Readiness Training (These funds will go directly to the ISD or School District that is involved and are for new sites only)
J ob Coaching J ob Placement Extended Follow-Along Services Other
TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED Direct MRS questions to Cynthia Wright at (517)281-2738 or email at [email protected] Direct education questions to Cathy Schmidt [email protected] Submit Completed Applications to: Cynthia Wright, MRS Consultant at [email protected]
Project SEARCH Application for Funds for Existing Sites
Goal Provide funding for current PS programming for Transition Youth. PS Team Members Name and Organization (ISD or School District, MRS District Office, Community Mental Provider, and Employer) Primary Contact Person Name, Email and Phone Number (person to contact about technical issues, award and ongoing communication) Budget Guidance:
Funds are anticipated to be available by ___________________________. Funds that are requested cannot be utilized retroactively. Requested funds are anticipated to be spent by September 30, 2015. The “Other” category in the budget box can be any VR service in support of PS
Programming. There is no deadline for budget requests but funds are limited and will be allocated upon
request and approval by a stakeholder approval committee. Funds can be requested at any time during the fiscal year. PS funds are anticipated to be available ongoing pending approval by the Michigan
legislature.
Budget
PS Service
Funds Requested
Annual license fee ($300)
J ob Coaching J ob Placement Extended Follow-Along Services Other
TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED Direct MRS questions to Cynthia Wright at (517)281-2738 or email at [email protected] Direct education questions to Cathy Schmidt [email protected] Submit Completed Applications to: Cynthia Wright, MRS Consultant at [email protected]
Moving Forward: Is Project SEARCH Right for your Area?
Current, New, Needing More Info, Contacts, Resources
Moving Forward- Next Step Is Project SEARCH Right for your Area? Review your data – student numbers,
eligibilities, diploma/non-diploma, postsecondary numbers, outcomes…
Determine interest & commitment of all partners
Explore community resources- businesses, travel logistics, employment opportunities
Learn more about the Project SEARCH Model Can you move forward or sustain if the state
level funding was not available? Are your students/families committed to
employment?
Resources
http://www.projectsearch.us
Project SEARCH – Varnum Award Video http://youtu.be/rsHi_-4iylk
Available on Amazon
Contacts Project SEARCH
Susie Rutkowski- Co-Director & MI Technical Assistance Advisor [email protected]
Statewide Initiative Funding Cynthia Wright – MI Rehabilitation Services [email protected] 517-281-2738
Education and Michigan Site Information Cathy Schmidt - Oakland Schools [email protected] 248-209-2504
