Project SEARCH
Filling business needs with qualified people living with developmental disabilities since 2005.
How is Project SEARCH different from other job training programs?
Project SEARCH provides people living with disabilities with tuition-free job training and educational, developmental, and employment opportunities within Vanderbilt.
Applications (Our new class begins in August)
- Intern Application - Word document | PDF format
The ideal Internship candidate:
- Has met high school certificate/diploma requirements
- Is eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Desires competitive employment at Vanderbilt
- Communicates effectively
- Accepts and improves from constructive feedback
- Has an ultimate goal of working independently
- Takes pride in personal and professional appearance
- Is willing to learn new job skills
- Is comfortable working in a health care setting
Once admitted into the program, we provide the following services:
- Personal job readiness training in realistic, inclusive settings
- Job coaching, as needed, throughout training
- Personal career planning and job search
- Travel training, such as using public transportation, locating rideshare options, creating back-up or weather related travel plans
- Help with resume writing and the application process
Project SEARCH
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
2200 Children’s Way, B-320
Nashville, TN 37232-9633
Email: ProjectSEARCH@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 343-7773
Your gift to our program is the spark of pride and independence.
This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee.


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