Project SEARCH Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

04/18/2026

Hello everyone,
It's Matthew, I was team lead this week. My 3rd internship is at Pilgrim's Marketand my job title is Courtesy Clerk Intern. I help bag customers groceries and get carts or baskets and put them away. I assist cashiers keeping the line moving. I also do the "go backs" and restock items in the store. This week STEP (the other transition program with the CDA School District) came over and did a tour at Pilgrim's on Tuesday. I enjoy talking to the cashiers and customers. On other news this week we had a couple of next year interns come spend a day with us this week. I hope everyone had a good week and has a fantastic weekend.

Important Dates:
May 6, 7 and 11: Final IEP/Employment Meetings for Interns- individually scheduled
May 15: No Project SEARCH for interns (teacher work day)
May 25: No Project SEARCH (Memorial Day)
June 4: Last day of Project SEARCH
June 4: Project SEARCH Graduation! 4PM Kootenai Health Resource Center
Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Kootenai Health Careers Kootenai Health

04/16/2026

Great May events at SNR!

🌟 May Evening Groups at SNR 🌟

Join us this May for fun, connection, and community at Specialized Needs Recreation! Our Evening Groups are the perfect place to build friendships, try new activities, and enjoy a supportive environment. 💙

Reminder: these are NOT drop - in events!

Please RSVP by calling or texting 208-755-6781
Our : Enriching our participants with special needs through recreation and socialization to enhance personal growth.
Our : We champion an independent and joyful life, creating a connected community for all.
https://snridaho.org/

04/11/2026

Dear Project SEARCH Supporters!
Hi I am Liam. I am an intern working in grounds for my 3rd internship. I have been raking, mowing and picking up pinecones everyday. I like working with my coworkers. This week the weather has been clear and sunny, not too hot yet! It has been in the 60's this week.

After Project SEARCH, I would like to work at Super 1 Food in Rathdrum. I want to be a courtesy clerk or a stocker. Attached is my resume. Please let me know if you have any leads that will help me land my job!

It has been a good week as our first week back since Spring Break!
Have a great weekend!
Liam

Important Dates:
May 6, 7 and 11: Final IEP/Employment Meetings for Interns- individually scheduled
May 15: No Project SEARCH for interns (teacher work day)
May 15: No Project SEARCH (Memorial Day)
June 4: Last day of Project SEARCH
June 4: Project SEARCH Graduation! 4PM Kootenai Health Resource Center
Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Kootenai Health Kootenai Health Careers Lakeland Joint School District No. 272 Lakeland High School

04/03/2026

Great event for parents of teens and young adults with disabilities!

FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Presented by Idaho Parents Unlimited
What comes next?
Navigating the Transition to Adulthood for Youth
“Because, ‘figure it out later’, is NOT a transition plan.”
DATE
April 13, 2026
TIME
10:30 AM -12:30 PM
LOCATION
DAC NW POST FALLS, ID
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU'RE ASKING:
"When do I start planning for life after school?" "What happens when my child turns 18? "
"How do we apply for adult services and community programs?"
“What does a good life look like beyond the school years?"
For parents & caregivers of youth ages 14 - 21
No cost to attend · Open to all families
Sign Up
https://ipulidaho.org/news/what-comes-next-navigating-the-transition-to-adulthood-for-youth-with-disabilities/

LOCATION
Disability Action Center NW
3726 E. Mullan Ave.
Post Falls, ID 83854

208.342.5884
www.ipulidaho.org
parents@ipulidaho.org

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

Our interns did a great job during their presentations! The links to the videos are in the comments.

03/27/2026

Dear Project SEARCH Supporters,
My name Is Joshua and I am team lead this week. I wrapped up my 2nd internship in EVS housekeeping and laundry last week. We had a busy week this week. We had Mock Interviews Monday, toured the USPS in Hayden on Tuesday, had our Presentations on Wednesday and completed and graduated from Good Samaritan CPR on Thursday. I also had the opportunity to do cross training at Patient Equipment Transportation with a fellow intern. Today we are going to have a tour at the Disability Action Center and the Department of Labor. Next week we have Spring Break. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Joshua

Project SEARCH resumes on April 6- 1st day of 3rd internship!

03/21/2026

This is a great opportunity for our current interns, incoming interns as well as graduates! Get your form in and good luck at auditions!

03/20/2026

Dear Project SEARCH Supporters,
This is Nate writing this week's update, I am the team lead. During my second internship, I'm working in the IT (Information Tech) department on a project of imaging computers and the HIM (Health Information Management) Department, I have learned so much. This week AJ job shadowed me up in IT for a split internship. I taught him how to image a computer, take cardboard to the basement, and get computers. Then I completed a computer while I walked him through on his own how to do a laptop. On Wednesday we also went to Career Quest sponsored by Vocational Rehab, which was an event to learn about job skills within our community. It was at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center. There were sessions within rooms you were scheduled to attend. There were also tables of local businesses within the halls. My favorite session was blacksmithing and my favorite table was CDA Press, because I'm very creative, I love to build, write and draw. I'm excited about my presentation on March 25th at 4pm and to begin my third internship. Have a wonderful weekend!

See's Candy Spring Fundraiser- TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER! Current profits to Project SEARCH $311! We have surpassed our GOAL!! Thank you to all who have ordered!
(Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg- $9- Yummy)

Important Dates:
March 20: Last day 2nd Internship
March 23-27: Workshop Week
March 23: Mock Interviews (Dress for Success)
March 24: Meet at Hayden Post Office for tour at 7:30am (PS staff will provide transportation back to KH)
March 25: 2nd Internship Presentation, 4PM Kootenai Health Resource Center

03/13/2026

Dear Project SEARCH Supporters,
This is Nico writing this week's update! One week left of 2nd internship which my current internship is PETS or Patient Equipment Transportation Services.They help move patients around the hospital. The tasks that I do are taking inventory, restocking the equipment in the rooms around the hospital and bringing dirty equipment back to PETS to be cleaned. I've enjoyed being in this department. This week we celebrated a PS graduate's half birthday and we also put out blood drive signs earlier in the week as well! We also did a little bit of a budget simulator as well. Budget simulation is where we use our fake pay that we earn while being at Project SEARCH to pay fake bills which helps us learn how to save money.
Sincerely,
Nico

See's Candy Spring Fundraiser- LAST WEEK TO ORDER! Order now until 3/20/26! Current profits to Project SEARCH $311! We have surpassed our GOAL!! Thank you to all who have ordered!
(Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg- $9- Yummy)

Important Dates:
March 18: Career Quest- NIC Workforce Training Center (PS Staff providing transportation)
March 20: Last day 2nd Internship
March 23-27: Workshop Week
March 23: Mock Interviews (Dress for Success)
March 24: Meet at Hayden Post Office for tour at 7:30am (PS staff will provide transportation back to KH)
March 25: 2nd Internship Presentation, 4PM Kootenai Health Resource Center
Kootenai Health Careers Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Kootenai Health

03/12/2026

Thank you for helping us raise over $260! Can we get to $300? Last day to order is March 20th!