Project Search Sentara CarePlex

02/20/2026

Congrats to two of our amazing interns who participated in a Special Olympics basketball tournament last weekend in Hampton!

If you’re looking for a small road trip, come out and support them during their final weekend-long tournament in Henrico this weekend!

01/18/2026

We want to give a shoutout to our incredible interns who are out there representing with pride in both basketball and bowling through Special Olympics! Their dedication, teamwork, and determination are truly inspiring, both on and off the court and lanes. After a long week at their internships, they spend their weekends practicing and participating in events!

Let’s show them some love by cheering them on, attending events, and supporting their journey. Your presence and encouragement makes a difference!

Interested in getting involved?
✳️ Consider signing up for your local Special Olympics.
✳️Volunteer, compete, or come out and support the local program.

Together, we can build confidence, community, and opportunities for everyone. 💙

01/16/2026

Check out the Hampton City Schools podcast to hear our very own Tyree Fullerton (2024-25 graduate) discuss his experience with Project SEARCH! We are so proud of all that he continues to accomplish!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hcs-talks-featuring-superintendent-dr-raymond-haynes/id1703849681?i=1000745242285

01/09/2026

CPR certified! ✅

Our Project SEARCH interns completed CPR training today and are adding lifesaving skills to their growing resumes.

12/24/2025

Before kicking off our holiday break, we ended the year with celebration and gratitude at our Project SEARCH holiday event!

Wishing our interns, families, and partners a peaceful holiday and a restful break. See you in the new year!

12/12/2025

This video captures exactly why we are so proud of our interns and this program as a whole — their growth, dedication, and confidence shines through in every moment.

A heartfelt thank you to Hampton City Schools and our talented Public Relations and Marketing team, with special appreciation for Allyssa Alpert for creating such a powerful piece on the day of the Project SEARCH Open House for HCS high school students.

Project SEARCH interns shared their program experiences with HCS Seniors of working at the Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton during their open house on De...

12/05/2025

Our Project SEARCH Open House was a huge success! 🎉

Thank you to all the students, families, educators, and steering committee members who joined us. Our roundtable discussion was especially meaningful—such thoughtful questions, honest sharing, and powerful conversations.

We hope to see our familiar high school faces back in March for interviews and we look forward to our second Open House on December 15 with the Newport News high school students!

11/30/2025

Before the Thanksgiving break our interns participated in their Employment Planning Meetings, where they shared their strengths, goals, and visions for their future careers. We are so proud of the confidence they showed and the thoughtful conversations that took place.

Thank you to our team, families, and business partners for supporting our interns as they take these important steps toward meaningful employment. The future is bright for each of them!

Tomorrow we will begin our week long Transition Week, filled with interviews for internship #2, travel training, social skills, and part one of two Open Houses.

We would love to hear from other Project SEARCH sites: What do YOU do during Transition Week?

11/09/2025

Congratulations to the winners of our National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Contest! 🎨

Employees from Sentara Careplex, Hampton City Schools, Newport News Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools, and The Choice Group voted to select the posters that best celebrated this year’s theme of inclusion, opportunity, and the power of diverse abilities.

A huge thank you to every intern who participated and shared their creativity and message of awareness — your artwork helps us continue to build workplaces where everyone belongs and contributes their talents! 💙💚🧡

10/31/2025

Congratulations to Taishawn from 2024–2025 Project SEARCH cohort!

During his internship in Cardiac Rehab, he discovered a true passion for working with aging adults. We’re so proud to share that he will be continuing in this meaningful field as a caregiver! 💙

His dedication, compassion, and hard work embody the spirit of Project SEARCH—turning experiences into lifelong purpose.

10/20/2025

We are excited to announce our new Linktree account that includes links to our marketing video and the news coverage from last year. Check it out and feel free to share!

https://linktr.ee/ProjectSEARCH_SentaraCareplex?utm_source=qr_code&utm_medium=desktop_profile

10/18/2025

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Supply Chain Superstars at Sentara Careplex! 🌟

Our Project SEARCH interns in the Supply Chain Department, Calub and Jaquan, are mastering skills that keep the hospital running smoothly — from organizing medical supplies and managing inventory to ensuring every department has what it needs to care for patients. 💪🏽🏥

Each day, they’re building incredible employability and supply chain skills like:
✅ Time management and attention to detail
✅ Teamwork and communication
✅ Inventory control and stock rotation
✅ Order fulfillment and supply tracking
✅ Problem-solving and adaptability
✅ Safe handling and delivery of medical materials

These hands-on experiences are shaping confident, capable young professionals ready to take on the workforce! 🙌

Thank you to the Supply Chain team at Sentara Careplex for mentoring our interns and helping them grow into the dependable, skilled employees of tomorrow. 💙