Interns

• 18 years of age by December 2025

• Enrolled in a Sarnia-Lambton secondary school

• Diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other disability

• Must be planning to work a part-time or full-time job in the community at a competitive rate  

• Has (some) independent living skills 

• Is willing to participate in transit training 

• Takes direction from supervisors and is able to change behavior as needed

• Has a supportive home team

Information Session - In person information Session for Potential Candidates and Caregivers. DATE and TIME to be announced. 

Fill Out Application 

Interviews and Skills Assessment Day (mandatory) date and time to be announced.

• Interviews and skills assessment sessions with the Project SEARCH team will take place at YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre, Sarnia. Activities will assess specific skills to determine the students’ suitability for the program.

Notification of acceptance into the program

I am currently working in the Child and Youth Department. Tasks I enjoy in this department include: reading books to children and playing games with them. After Project SEARCH, my goal is to find part-time employment. 

I am currently working in the Membership Services department. Tasks I enjoy in this department include: greeting members and sweeping the floors. After Project SEARCH, my goal is to find part-time employment as a cook.

I am currently an intern in the Health and Wellness department. Tasks I enjoy in this department include: servicing the treadmills and helping set up for fitness classes like aquafit. After I complete Project SEARCH, I hope to find part-time employment.

I am currently an intern in the facilities and maintenance department. Tasks I enjoy in this department include: laundry and vacuuming. After I complete Project SEARCH, I hope to find part-time employment as a barber.