On Monday, June 27, 2022, six students from across HCDSB were recognized at the inaugural Graduation Ceremony for at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School in Milton!
The celebration on June 27th concluded a year-long, school-to-work transition program called Project SEARCH.
This unique program was offered to eligible HCDSB students in secondary school with developmental or intellectual disabilities who were set to graduate and were interested in acquiring the workplace and functional skills to prepare them for employment in their local community.
HCDSB in partnership with Community Living (North Halton), Halton Healthcare and CUPE Local 815, offered this transition program at the host site, Milton District Hospital.
“The six of us embarked on three rotating internships that developed our work skills, but it didn鈥檛 stop there. We learned so much, more than just job skills,” said Justin Veale, 2022 Valedictorian and Project SEARCH Intern.
“We have walked away with developing and strengthening our skills in areas such as social communication, organization, time management, collaboration and safety skills…I am very proud of what we accomplished this past year, and good things are coming our way. Whether employment is in our immediate future or progressing towards employment, we all have new beginnings ahead of us.”
Congratulations to the inaugural Class of 2022 on this incredible accomplishment!
For more details about the program and eligibility requirements, visit: .
