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Project SEARCH partnership gives JPS students with disabilities workplace experience at St. Dominic's and other sites
Summary
Jackson Public Schools highlighted Project SEARCH, a partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and local employers that provides internships, employability training and independent‑living skill instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Jackson Public School District described a transition program for students with significant cognitive disabilities that pairs classroom instruction with internships at local worksites through Project SEARCH, facilitated by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services.
District materials said the program provides real‑life work experiences combined with targeted training in employability and independent…
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