Project SEARCH holds graduation for SCRMC interns
Project SEARCH holds graduation for SCRMC interns By Mia Monet | May 13, 2021 at 7:03 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 7:05 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A program that helps prepare adults with disabilities for the workforce held a graduation for its interns Thursday.
Project SEARCH is a national program created to assist individuals with disabilities transition from high school into the workforce.
A graduation ceremony honored interns who completed the one-year program at the South Central Regional Medical Center training facility.
“This program has a wonderful outlook because it’s there for the students who want to work in the competitive integrated employment area and helps them with employment skills, job skills, employment skills, even social skills,” said Michelle Flynt, one of the Project SEARCH instructors.
Wagner, Platte and youth pheasant hunting teen earn spotlight in Noem’s state address
Noem s annual State of the State address highlighted several local people in the Mitchell Republic s region. Written By: Luke J. Hagen | 2:29 pm, Jan. 12, 2021 ×
Savanah Hendricks, 13, stands outside her family s ranch near Vivian. (Luke Hagen / Republic)
Savanah Hendricks is setting an example in South Dakota, and she’s getting quite the recognition.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Savannah who attends Jones County School was in attendance at Gov. Kristi Noem’s State of the State address at the Capitol in Pierre.
“It is my hope that more young people will get involved – like Savannah did – finding new ways to secure South Dakota’s outdoor heritage for the next generation,” Noem said.