Project SEARCH at Mercyhealth

Project SEARCH at Mercyhealth Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program for students with disabilities in their last year of high school.

Project SEARCH is a ten-month school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities with total workplace immersion, classroom instruction, career exploration, on-the-job training and job development support. It is targeted for students whose goal is competitive employment in the community. The program is headquartered at
Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue. Students participate in up to three internships to explore a variety of career paths. Each student works with a team that includes his or her family, a teacher, employment specialists, and a rehabilitation counselor to create an employment goal and to support the student during the transition from school to work.

Interested in Project SEARCH? Please stop by my booth at the Triple E Night at Belvidere North High School. This event a...
11/07/2025

Interested in Project SEARCH? Please stop by my booth at the Triple E Night at Belvidere North High School.

This event also has information about college or trades, and employers! We are here from 6-8pm

The interns found out which department they will be in for the 2nd rotation! They also found out when their interview wi...
11/01/2025

The interns found out which department they will be in for the 2nd rotation!
They also found out when their interview will be and when they will start in their new department!

National Disability Employment Awareness Month may be ending, but inclusion should be a year-round commitment. Employers...
10/27/2025

National Disability Employment Awareness Month may be ending, but inclusion should be a year-round commitment. Employers, be open to accommodations, be sure you're building is physically accessible, and most importantly, be open to feedback.

Creating an inclusive workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with these 3 simple changes!
10/20/2025

Creating an inclusive workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with these 3 simple changes!

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is all about breaking the stigmas surrounding employing individuals with ...
10/13/2025

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is all about breaking the stigmas surrounding employing individuals with disabilities. Hiring disabled individuals is proven to be beneficial to the company, with higher retention rates, reduced recruiting costs, and higher revenue.

Learn more about the impact of hiring individuals with disabilities here: https://www.beyond26.org/why-hiring-people-with-disabilities-makes-good-business-sense/ #:~:text=Companies%20that%20actively%20include%20people,managers%20in%20a%20supportive%20environment.

Did you know? While nearly 77% of people without disabilities are employed, only about 37% of people with disabilities h...
10/06/2025

Did you know? While nearly 77% of people without disabilities are employed, only about 37% of people with disabilities have jobs due to inaccessibility and stigma. Together, we can change this.

Learn more about NDEAM and employing individuals with disabilities here: youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=hqjnP_nzl2U&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month - join us as we celebrate the contributions of people with dis...
10/03/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month - join us as we celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and continue pushing for inclusive opportunities for all.

Learn more about NDEAM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqjnP_nzl2U

Congratulations to graduate Braeden on gaining employment at BMO and worked his first event on Sunday! We wish you all t...
09/25/2025

Congratulations to graduate Braeden on gaining employment at BMO and worked his first event on Sunday! We wish you all the success on your job!

Please share with your family and friends! Accessible field day!
09/18/2025

Please share with your family and friends!
Accessible field day!

We just started our second week in our departments! The interns are doing great! 😊
09/17/2025

We just started our second week in our departments! The interns are doing great! 😊

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2400 N Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18159687467

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