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Dr. Phillips Charities Funds $243,000 Grant to Support Employment Opportunities through Project SEARCH

Orlando, Florida (January 13, 2010) – Dr. Phillips Charities awarded Quest Inc. a $243,000 grant to launch Orlando’s first Project SEARCH, a national one-year program that helps young adults with developmental disabilities transition from high school to the workforce.

Project SEARCH programs nationwide train students ages 18-22 to develop workplace skills that lead to competitive employment. The program is unique in that both the job experiences and the classroom activities take place in a business setting. Students spend their last year of high school at a work site and receive intense employment training and hands-on experience, while being guided by teachers and job coaches.

This onsite presence helps students understand the employer's needs and trains them for specific jobs, allowing them to develop skills that will prepare them for a long-term and successful career.

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