Recruitment Timeline for 2022 – 2023 Participation
The Recruitment Period for this school year is now closed.
Please check back for updates on the 2023-2024 Recruitment Timelines.
Project SEARCH York welcomes applications from students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have the desire to work competitively
- Minimum of 18 years of age at the start of the program
- Be diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability or Autism
- Be eligible to enroll in a YCDSB high school for the upcoming school year
- Agree that the Project SEARCH York school year will be the last year of student services and that student will not be returning to high school upon completion of the program
- Be available to work at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH York program
- Maintain appropriate behaviour/social skills/ hygiene in the workplace
- Be able to take direction from supervisors and change behaviour
- Be able to communicate effectively (i.e. oral or communication device)
- Use public transportation, such as York Region Transit, to travel to and from the host business. MyRide Travel Training is provided to help ensure success in using YRT independently.
- Be able to pass a police check and be willing to complete any additional requirements of the host business site.
- Be willing to participate in the Project SEARCH York training program, which includes 3 co-op placements at the host business
