SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
& PROJECT SEARCH
Our Supported Employment (SE) program connects individuals to competitive, community-based jobs while helping businesses meet their workforce needs. We provide personalized support to ensure successful employment attainment and long-term job retention.
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Supported Employment
WHAT WE DO
Supported Employment (SE) Services include the following:
For Individuals
- Discover Your Path – Identify strengths, interests, and goals
- Become Job Ready – Build resumes & interview skills
- Find the Right Fit – Connect to meaningful job opportunities
- Learn by Doing – Hands-on training & job coaching
- Grow with Confidence – Build independence & workplace skills
- Stay Supported – Ongoing support for long-term success
- Project SEARCH for youth/young adults) – see additional info below
For Employers/Companies
- Access Great Talent – Connect with reliable, motivated candidates
- Right Match, Right Role – Customized candidate matching
- Simplify Onboarding – Support at every step of the hiring process
- Train with Confidence – On-site coaching at no cost
- Strengthen Your Team – Improve retention and productivity
- Unlock Incentives – Assistance accessing available tax credits and benefits
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible candidates for Supported Employment may include individuals with disabilities, or other barriers to employment, ages 16 and up, and residing in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, or Pendleton Counties.
Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a transition-to-work program for young adults, under the umbrella of Proudworks’ Supported Employment, and in partnership with Kenton County School District, Northern Kentucky University, and KY Vocational Rehabilitation. This immersive program takes place at NKU and combines classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. Graduates of Project SEARCH receive individualized job search and placement assistance. This program is also affiliated with the National Project SEARCH program.
WHAT WE DO
- Training- Project SEARCH interns complete three immersive internships that build real-world job skills, workplace professionalism, and confidence—preparing them for successful entry-level employment in the community.
- Employment- As interns near graduation, individualized job development and placement services connect them to competitive, integrated employment opportunities that match their skills and goals.
- Support- Graduates receive personalized long-term follow-up services, workplace supports, and connection to community resources to ensure continued success and job retention.
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Project SEARCH serves high school students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services or young adults ages 18-30 who are also VR -eligible and/or have an intellectual or developmental disability. Interested individuals must complete the application process and receive approval from the Norse Project SEARCH selection committee.
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