WICHITA, KAN. — Adult Project SEARCH, a business-led collaboration that enables individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain employment through on-the-job training and career exploration, celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort at Cintas Wichita on Thursday, October 27 at 1:30 pm.
Goodwill Industries of Kansas serves as the lead agency for the Adult Project SEARCH program that gives participants valuable real-life work experience in an integrated work environment through a seven-month internship with its business partner, Cintas Wichita.
To provide a realistic experience, prospective interns apply and interview for the program. They then complete an on-site skills assessment and if accepted into the program, complete typical orientation, job training and job shadowing during their experience.
“The goal of the program is competitive employment in the community and so knowing the power of work provides dignity, confidence and a more independent life, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with this group,” said Laura Ritterbush, President and CEO.
The graduation lasted about an hour and featured Goodwill and Cintas speakers.
About Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Goodwill Industries of Kansas provides opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives. Hundreds of people with disabilities receive case management services and develop life and job skills through employment at Goodwill’s home office and in the community. Whether it be recycling donated items or preparing insulation for local aviation manufacturers, Goodwill clients and employees have found success and become more independent through work in our contracts division.
In addition, adults work toward their GED and other certificate programs through NexStep Alliance, a partnership between Goodwill and WSU Tech. More than 3,000 individuals receive services through Goodwill each year. These programs are supported by 18 retail stores in Kansas along with an online division at shopgoodwill.com/ks. For more information about Goodwill, visit goodwillks.org.
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