Mississippi program helping students with disabilities get ready for the workforce

JACKSON, Miss. —

A Mississippi program is hoping to help students with disabilities get real-life work experience.

The program is called Project SEARCH Mississippi.

The program is administered by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and is a joint partnership between MDRS, Mississippi Baptist Clinic and two school districts.

According to an instructor for the program, Melanie Stevens, the program partner with the Clinton School District and the Madison County School District to select interns for the program.

This year, seven interns were selected following an interview process in the Spring.

Stevens said students must be 18-21 years old to participate in this nine-month preparation program that will allow students to work in several areas: Food Services, Patient Care, Classrooms, and Retail Services.

"I've been blessed to be in this program because I get to be with my friends, and I get to learn a lot of stuff here to be successful in my life," said intern Timothy Miller.

Stevens said the interns who participate in this program are set to graduate from the program in May.

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