Class of 2026-2027 Parent Information Session: 

Jan. 27, 2026 11:30am (virtual) 

This session provides a detailed overview of the Project SEARCH program and will allow time for questions from prospective applicants and parents. 

Meeting Link 

Project SEARCH Parkridge Entrance Criteria for 2026-2027 Applicants 

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old by June 30 of application year.

• Have completed at least 4 years of high school

• Be a student in LexRich5 with a disability on a non-diploma track

• Agree that this will be the last year of educational services

• Desire to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of the program

• Have an active/open case with SC Vocational Rehabilitation

• Demonstrate effective receptive and expressive communication

• Must provide own transportation to and from Project SEARCH site

• Maintain appropriate behavior and social skills in the workplace

• Have independent personal hygiene, daily living, and grooming skills

• Take direction/change behaviors based on feedback from supervisors

• Have previous school-based jobs, volunteering, community training, and/or paid work experience

• Have attended VR Work Training Center (strongly recommended)

• Be eligible/Willing to apply for Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) case 

• Be able to pass drug screen, background check 

• Have immunizations up to date, including additional vaccinations required by Prisma

• Have health insurance from Medicaid or private insurance company

• Family willing to participate in planning, goal-setting, general support of intern

Email sdfrye@lexrich5.org with any questions about applications.