Project SEARCH Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Application 2026-2027

Project SEARCH Application 2026-2027 

Thank you for your interest in Project SEARCH!!

*Please reach out to Lisa at 815-721-6359 or llynch@rampcil.org if you have questions about this application or if you need assistance completing it.

Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program that lasts for 1 school year. The program serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that need an intensive year of career development, internship experience, and support to reach their goals. The program embraces interns that have other disabilities (such as: physical and mental health disabilities) and challenges (such as: poverty and homelessness) as well!  

Entrance Criteria: 

·       At least 18 years old

·       Enrolled in participating school from DeKalb or Ogle County

·       Have a current IEP

·       Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and RAMP services

Must get a flu shot and follow Northwestern Medicine's vaccination requirements (Northwestern Medicine will not accept medical or religious vaccine exemptions for any unpaid positions, which includes Project SEARCH Interns.)

Have a desire gain employment at the end of the program

There are 4 steps to the process 

Step 1: You or your parent / guardian must complete and submit this application.

Step 2: The Project SEARCH Selection Team will: 

  • Gather documents (IEP) from your home school

  • School staff member will fill out staff survey

  • Schedule and complete parent/ guardian interviews 

Step 3: If you are eligible to move forward, you must participate in the Skills Assessment Day.  

  • This is on March 11th, 2026 at Northwestern Medicine Health and Wellness Center. please put this date on your calendar. We will give you more details about this later.  

Step 4: The Selection Team will: 

  • Review the Assessment Day and prior information, and then select the interns for the next year. 

  • Contact you and your parents / guardian & case manager to let you know if you are accepted. 


Project SEARCH Application Checklist: 

  • Completed adult application form
  • Completed parent/ guardian phone interview (team will contact you after your application is submitted to set this up).

The below tasks must be completed by your school:

  • Complete school personnel survey.  
  • Send the applicant’s current IEP, including any transition plans and goals, and signed transfer of educational rights paperwork to Project SEARCH.

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