🎉Join us in Celebrating Mr. Greg! 🎉
In his classroom, real-world learning comes to life every single day. From hands-on wood-working projects 🪵🔨 to sewing lessons that build creativity and independence 🧵🪡, he creates opportunities for interns to learn practical skills in meaningful ways. These aren’t just activities—they’re confidence-building experiences that prepare interns for life beyond the classroom.
He has a gift for coming up with creative ideas that no one else would even think of, turning everyday lessons into engaging, real-world simulations that help interns thrive. 💡🎉
His passion, innovation, and dedication to teaching life skills make a lasting impact on his interns and our entire program. We are so lucky to have such a talented and forward-thinking educator on our team! 👏🍎
In his classroom, real-world learning comes to life every single day. From hands-on wood-working projects 🪵🔨 to sewing lessons that build creativity and independence 🧵🪡, he creates opportunities for interns to learn practical skills in meaningful ways. These aren’t just activities—they’re confidence-building experiences that prepare interns for life beyond the classroom.
He has a gift for coming up with creative ideas that no one else would even think of, turning everyday lessons into engaging, real-world simulations that help interns thrive. 💡🎉
His passion, innovation, and dedication to teaching life skills make a lasting impact on his interns and our entire program. We are so lucky to have such a talented and forward-thinking educator on our team! 👏🍎
🌟 Our Project SEARCH interns have been busy making big things happen — both at the hospital and out in the community! 🌟
Thanks to Oklahoma CareerTech, our interns got to explore 11 different careers using virtual reality headsets. It was amazing watching all four interns “work” in four totally different VR job experiences — all at the same time, in the same room! 🤯💼✨
We also hosted our annual Open House Information Night, where interns proudly shared their favorite parts of Project SEARCH along with the job tasks they enjoy most. Their confidence and growth shine brighter every year! 💬👏
And if that wasn’t enough excitement, we spent time volunteering at the zoo — and yes, we spotted so many adorable baby animals! 🐾🦒🐧
We are so proud of our interns and all the hands-on learning they’re embracing this year. 💙
#ProjectSEARCH #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady
Thanks to Oklahoma CareerTech, our interns got to explore 11 different careers using virtual reality headsets. It was amazing watching all four interns “work” in four totally different VR job experiences — all at the same time, in the same room! 🤯💼✨
We also hosted our annual Open House Information Night, where interns proudly shared their favorite parts of Project SEARCH along with the job tasks they enjoy most. Their confidence and growth shine brighter every year! 💬👏
And if that wasn’t enough excitement, we spent time volunteering at the zoo — and yes, we spotted so many adorable baby animals! 🐾🦒🐧
We are so proud of our interns and all the hands-on learning they’re embracing this year. 💙
#ProjectSEARCH #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady
👏✨ Interns in Action! ✨👏
Our amazing interns have been hard at work today supporting teachers at Centennial Elementary School! 🏫 From prepping materials ✂️, organizing supplies 🗂️, making copies 🖨️, and assisting with classroom projects 🎨, they are stepping up in BIG ways every single day! 💪🙌
Not only are they building valuable job skills and responsibility 💼, but they’re also making a meaningful impact by helping lighten the load for our teachers. 🍎 It’s truly a win-win for everyone! 🤝
We are so proud of the teamwork 🤗, initiative 🚀, and professionalism 👏 they demonstrate each day!
📣 Interested in hosting an intern at your school site next year? 🏫👀 We’d love to partner with you! Please reach out to learn more about how an intern can support your team and make a difference! 💌📩
✅ Already have an intern on your site and would like them to support your classroom teachers? Be sure to let your Job Skills Trainer know the next time they are on your campus! 🗓️💬
Our amazing interns have been hard at work today supporting teachers at Centennial Elementary School! 🏫 From prepping materials ✂️, organizing supplies 🗂️, making copies 🖨️, and assisting with classroom projects 🎨, they are stepping up in BIG ways every single day! 💪🙌
Not only are they building valuable job skills and responsibility 💼, but they’re also making a meaningful impact by helping lighten the load for our teachers. 🍎 It’s truly a win-win for everyone! 🤝
We are so proud of the teamwork 🤗, initiative 🚀, and professionalism 👏 they demonstrate each day!
📣 Interested in hosting an intern at your school site next year? 🏫👀 We’d love to partner with you! Please reach out to learn more about how an intern can support your team and make a difference! 💌📩
✅ Already have an intern on your site and would like them to support your classroom teachers? Be sure to let your Job Skills Trainer know the next time they are on your campus! 🗓️💬
🎉Join us in Celebrating Ms. Kim! 🎉
Today, we’re celebrating Ms. Kim, an incredible special education transition teacher who is changing lives every single day! 💙
Ms. Kim equips her interns with the life, job, and transition skills they need to thrive beyond high school. From practicing workplace expectations and communication skills to building independence in daily living and community settings, her classroom is all about real-world learning. 💼🚌🛒
Her dedication, patience, and belief in her interns help turn goals into achievements and dreams into possibilities. We are so grateful for the impact she makes on interns’ futures! 👏✨
🎉 Join us in Celebrating Miss Jamie! 🎉
Not all heroes work directly in the classroom—and this role is the perfect example! 🦸♀️
Today, we’re spotlighting someone who works behind the scenes to make a big impact across our district. Miss Jamie works to connect people with disabilities to community resources 🧩, employment supports 💼, and opportunities that promote independence and success 🌟. Her work helps bridge the gap between schools 🏫, agencies 🤝, and employers 🏢 to ensure everyone has access to the tools they need to thrive.
Miss Jamie, your dedication to advocacy 📣, collaboration 🤝, and inclusion 💞 helps open doors for so many individuals and families 👨👩👧👦. We are grateful for the important work you do every day to strengthen ETA! 💙👏
Not all heroes work directly in the classroom—and this role is the perfect example! 🦸♀️
Today, we’re spotlighting someone who works behind the scenes to make a big impact across our district. Miss Jamie works to connect people with disabilities to community resources 🧩, employment supports 💼, and opportunities that promote independence and success 🌟. Her work helps bridge the gap between schools 🏫, agencies 🤝, and employers 🏢 to ensure everyone has access to the tools they need to thrive.
Miss Jamie, your dedication to advocacy 📣, collaboration 🤝, and inclusion 💞 helps open doors for so many individuals and families 👨👩👧👦. We are grateful for the important work you do every day to strengthen ETA! 💙👏
Hey Job Seekers and Parents!
👋 Curious about Project SEARCH? We're hosting an information night on February 10th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a quick overview, Q&A, and details on boosting your employability! (THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM THE SNOW DAYS)
#FutureReady #ProjectSEARCH
Find out more information here: https://www.edmondschools.net/page/project-search
👋 Curious about Project SEARCH? We're hosting an information night on February 10th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a quick overview, Q&A, and details on boosting your employability! (THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM THE SNOW DAYS)
#FutureReady #ProjectSEARCH
Find out more information here: https://www.edmondschools.net/page/project-search
🎉 Join us in Celebrating Ms. Paige! 🎉
🌟Today we’re shining a light on one of our amazing Occupational Therapists who helps our interns build the skills they need for success—both in and out of the classroom! 💪
✏️From fine motor skills and sensory support to independence and confidence, Ms. Paige works tirelessly to help every intern reach their full potential. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and heart for our interns. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact every day! 💙
🌟Today we’re shining a light on one of our amazing Occupational Therapists who helps our interns build the skills they need for success—both in and out of the classroom! 💪
✏️From fine motor skills and sensory support to independence and confidence, Ms. Paige works tirelessly to help every intern reach their full potential. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and heart for our interns. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact every day! 💙
🎉 Join us in Celebrating Mr. Daniel! 🎉
Daniel is the heart of professionalism at ETA and a true cornerstone of our Memorial Star Building team ⭐. As a Job Skills Trainer, his calm presence and natural ability to build relationships allow him to connect with anyone he meets 🤝.
In the community, Daniel represents ETA with excellence as he supports interns at their job sites, modeling professionalism and advocating for their success 💼. On campus, he brings deep instructional knowledge and intentional support to help interns grow their skills and confidence 📚.
It’s no surprise Daniel was named Support Employee of the Year last year 🏆. We are incredibly grateful for Daniel and all he does every day to ensure our interns THRIVE at ETA 💙.
Hey Job Seekers and Parents!
👋 Curious about Project SEARCH? We're hosting an information night on January 28th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a quick overview, Q&A, and details on boosting your employability!
#FutureReady #ProjectSEARCH
Find out more information here: https://www.edmondschools.net/page/project-search
👋 Curious about Project SEARCH? We're hosting an information night on January 28th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for a quick overview, Q&A, and details on boosting your employability!
#FutureReady #ProjectSEARCH
Find out more information here: https://www.edmondschools.net/page/project-search
🩺✨ Over the past 9 weeks, our interns have explored Medical Patient Care! 🏥📚
Our interns are gaining hands-on experience 🙌 as they learn what it takes to work in the medical field 🩺. From practicing professional skills 📝 to exploring real-world healthcare tasks 🏥, they are building confidence 💪, responsibility ⭐, and a passion for helping others 💙. We’re so proud of their hard work 👏 and dedication 🌟 as they explore future careers in healthcare and learn about important medical tools 🧰 and procedures 🧪 for their own health!
🧪👩⚕️ During this unit, interns completed the following tasks:
🧼✨ Proper handwashing techniques using Glow Germs
🧤😷 Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
🩸📋 Taking vitals, completing a vitals flow sheet, and maintaining records
🩹🩺 Wound care
👨⚕️👩⚕️ Community Helper visits from Dr. Brown and Nurse Jessica
💙🙌 Extra special THANK YOU to Dr. Brown and Nurse Jessica for taking time out of their busy schedules ⏰ to educate our interns on Medical Patient Care 🏥 and for providing unforgettable, hands-on training experiences! 🌟👏
Interns, we are so excited to see you back tomorrow! 😄🎉
Today, your ETA team spent time connecting 🤝, building relationships 💬❤️, and learning 📚 how to create even stronger employment training experiences for you 💼⭐. We can’t wait to get started together! 🚀
A special thank you to Lisa and Stephanie, our amazing Project SEARCH team, for hosting and presenting. 🌟
We also want to send a huge thank you to Caleb, Food Service Manager at Integris, for answering our questions and helping us grow our programs. 🍽️👏
We are so grateful our interns have managers like you supporting their employment journey! 💙🌱
Today, your ETA team spent time connecting 🤝, building relationships 💬❤️, and learning 📚 how to create even stronger employment training experiences for you 💼⭐. We can’t wait to get started together! 🚀
A special thank you to Lisa and Stephanie, our amazing Project SEARCH team, for hosting and presenting. 🌟
We also want to send a huge thank you to Caleb, Food Service Manager at Integris, for answering our questions and helping us grow our programs. 🍽️👏
We are so grateful our interns have managers like you supporting their employment journey! 💙🌱
❄️☃️ Winter Break is Here! ☃️❄️
We hope all of our interns, families, and staff enjoy a restful and joyful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments. We can’t wait to see everyone back refreshed and ready for the new year! 🎁🎉
We hope all of our interns, families, and staff enjoy a restful and joyful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments. We can’t wait to see everyone back refreshed and ready for the new year! 🎁🎉
Project SEARCH interns didn’t just visit the new Medical Office Building on our worksite campus… we left our mark! ✍️✨
This week we got to see the beam we all signed—right before it was hoisted to the top at the Topping Out ceremony! 🏗️🎉
👀 And that evergreen tree at the top? 🌲🤔 It’s more than just decoration… look up the symbolism!
Such an inclusive, hands-on learning experience and an unforgettable moment in history! 💙🙌
Want to join the Project SEARCH journey? 🚀
Check the link in our bio—Information Night details coming soon! 📅✨
#ProjectSEARCH #EdmondPublicSchools #CareerReadiness #InclusiveEducation
This week we got to see the beam we all signed—right before it was hoisted to the top at the Topping Out ceremony! 🏗️🎉
👀 And that evergreen tree at the top? 🌲🤔 It’s more than just decoration… look up the symbolism!
Such an inclusive, hands-on learning experience and an unforgettable moment in history! 💙🙌
Want to join the Project SEARCH journey? 🚀
Check the link in our bio—Information Night details coming soon! 📅✨
#ProjectSEARCH #EdmondPublicSchools #CareerReadiness #InclusiveEducation
🎉 Join us in Celebrating Renae! 🎉
We are so thankful to have Renae on our team! 📚 This school year marks her third year with ETA, and she has supported nearly all of our interns during her time with us. 🏫👩🏫
Renae is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for every intern. 💼🛠️ She believes everyone can work and uses each person’s strengths to support ongoing job skill development. ✏️📈🧑💻
Thank you, Renae, for your dedication, guidance, and commitment to helping our interns succeed! 🙌🎓💛
We are so thankful to have Renae on our team! 📚 This school year marks her third year with ETA, and she has supported nearly all of our interns during her time with us. 🏫👩🏫
Renae is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for every intern. 💼🛠️ She believes everyone can work and uses each person’s strengths to support ongoing job skill development. ✏️📈🧑💻
Thank you, Renae, for your dedication, guidance, and commitment to helping our interns succeed! 🙌🎓💛
🎉 Join us in Celebrating Kelli! 🎉
We are so grateful for Kelli and the incredible work she does supporting ETA, Project SEARCH, and students across EPS! 🙌
She has a solution-driven mindset 🧠 and willingness to help empower students, interns, and staff to reach their goals 🎯 and live their best lives 🌟.
Thank you, Kelli — our team is stronger because of you! 💪💛
We are so grateful for Kelli and the incredible work she does supporting ETA, Project SEARCH, and students across EPS! 🙌
She has a solution-driven mindset 🧠 and willingness to help empower students, interns, and staff to reach their goals 🎯 and live their best lives 🌟.
Thank you, Kelli — our team is stronger because of you! 💪💛
ETA wants to wish our community a Very Happy Thanksgiving! See you on December 1st!
🔥 BEHIND THE SCENES
🍽️ ETA Community Lunch: Thanksgiving Feast 🦃
Take a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into preparing our ETA Community Lunches! In the days and weeks leading up to the event, our interns gain valuable real-world work experience while helping bring our Thanksgiving Feast to life. 🍁✨
👨🍳🍴 Restaurant Operations & Management
Our interns dive into key responsibilities such as:
• 📝 Menu Development & Design
• 👥 Staffing
• 📦 Supply Management
• 💲 Purchasing & Cost Control
• 😊 Customer Satisfaction
🍽️👋 Food Service & Table Service
On the day of the event, interns work in front- and back-of-house roles:
• 👨🍳 Chef, Sous Chef & Culinary Assistant
• 🎉 Host / Hostess
• 🍽️ Waitstaff
• 🧼 Bussing & Table Reset
🛍️🎨 Entrepreneurship: ETA Gift Shop
Interns also explore creative and business skills through:
• 🎨 Artistic Exploration & Product Creation
• 🛒 Purchasing, Pricing & Cost Control
• 📣 Marketing & Graphic Design
• 🎁 Packaging, Delivery & Order Fulfillment
🎉 Huge shoutout to Edmond Public Schools and the Edmond Public Schools Special Services Center for showing up and supporting our interns at every Community Lunch. We truly couldn’t do this without you! 💛🙌
🍽️ ETA Community Lunch: Thanksgiving Feast 🦃
Take a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into preparing our ETA Community Lunches! In the days and weeks leading up to the event, our interns gain valuable real-world work experience while helping bring our Thanksgiving Feast to life. 🍁✨
👨🍳🍴 Restaurant Operations & Management
Our interns dive into key responsibilities such as:
• 📝 Menu Development & Design
• 👥 Staffing
• 📦 Supply Management
• 💲 Purchasing & Cost Control
• 😊 Customer Satisfaction
🍽️👋 Food Service & Table Service
On the day of the event, interns work in front- and back-of-house roles:
• 👨🍳 Chef, Sous Chef & Culinary Assistant
• 🎉 Host / Hostess
• 🍽️ Waitstaff
• 🧼 Bussing & Table Reset
🛍️🎨 Entrepreneurship: ETA Gift Shop
Interns also explore creative and business skills through:
• 🎨 Artistic Exploration & Product Creation
• 🛒 Purchasing, Pricing & Cost Control
• 📣 Marketing & Graphic Design
• 🎁 Packaging, Delivery & Order Fulfillment
🎉 Huge shoutout to Edmond Public Schools and the Edmond Public Schools Special Services Center for showing up and supporting our interns at every Community Lunch. We truly couldn’t do this without you! 💛🙌
🎉 Join us in recognizing Stephanie.
Stephanie’s passion for her work and family shines in everything she does! 💫 We’re so lucky to have had her with Project SEARCH since the very beginning. Her energy, dedication, and expertise have been key to our success — we couldn’t imagine this journey without her! 💜
Stephanie’s passion for her work and family shines in everything she does! 💫 We’re so lucky to have had her with Project SEARCH since the very beginning. Her energy, dedication, and expertise have been key to our success — we couldn’t imagine this journey without her! 💜
🌟Project SEARCH interns attended the Oklahoma Transition Institute(OTI) Conference. For the second year now, OTI has offered session tracks for businesses, families, professionals and youth. The four Project SEARCH interns along with their Instructor and Skills Trainer attended motivating and critical sessions. These sessions provide opportunities to learn about resources and services that support youth with disabilities as well as education in this field. The Interns made new friends, saw many faces they know from several agencies who support them and networked while visiting vendor tables. The interns met the conference keynote speaker, LeDerick Horne, during a youth oriented session and participated in an activity called Finding your Voice/ Planning for your Future. Mr. Horne shared his struggles growing up with a disability and how various people and resources helped him get to where he is today. 👌
✨Great Job representing EPS and Project SEARCH!👏
✨Great Job representing EPS and Project SEARCH!👏
The Project SEARCH interns participated in a variety of activities during the Month of October. At the beginning of the month, the interns attended a Career Fair where they asked questions at the vendor tables to learn about the business and what positions were open. They came home with a lot of swag!
Interns were invited to assist the staff at Integris Health Edmond with decorating for the annual event- Haunt the Hospital. 🦇👻🦄👽
On Halloween some interns dressed up along with hospital staff. Check out the creativity exhibited in the annual pumpkin decorating contest. Contest winner will be added to the comments section at a later date! 🎃🏆
Interns were invited to assist the staff at Integris Health Edmond with decorating for the annual event- Haunt the Hospital. 🦇👻🦄👽
On Halloween some interns dressed up along with hospital staff. Check out the creativity exhibited in the annual pumpkin decorating contest. Contest winner will be added to the comments section at a later date! 🎃🏆
