Project SEARCH at Huntley Hospital
Program Eligibility:
The Huntley Hospital Project SEARCH Program is specifically for OUT-OF-SCHOOL (ages 18-24 years) youth with disabilities. This program is funded by LWIA 2 (McHenry County), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the United States Department of Labor. The following eligibility is required:
- Each participant must have already graduated from and have accepted their diploma from high school
- Applicants who reside in McHenry County will be given priority.
- Must have proof of disability either through IEP or DRS documentation
- Must have the desire to work competitively at the end of the program
- Would benefit from participation in a variety of skill-building internships
- Who are independent with self-care and medication management
- Who can self-monitor on a 1:4 ratio of support
- Who has access to independent transportation to/from Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
Our Program Partners
Our Project SEARCH programs are built on collaboration. Without our partners, this program would not be successful.
Project SEARCH Huntley/Woodstock Info Session
Did you miss the informational session for Project SEARCH at Northwestern Medicine Huntley/Woodstock Hospital? Want to watch it again? View the video to learn more about eligibility requirements, internship opportunities while in the program, how to apply, and more. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Lead Employability Instructor, Shannon Ciezadlo at sciezadlo@parents-alliance.org.
Program Application
Download and complete the application below
Send the application to Projectsearch@parents-alliance.org or attach it at the bottom of the webpage
Also, attach additional files needed:
Proof of disability (IEP or IPE)
High School diploma or equivalent
Resume
Please download the application and save it before typing into it. Then re-save often and when complete before sending it back.
For more information on the Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital Project SEARCH program, please contact LEAD Employability Instructor, Shannon Ciezadlo at Sciezadlo@parents-alliance.org or 815-206-3491.