City of Rochester
City of Rochester
Project SEARCH®
Project SEARCH® at the City of Rochester was launched in September 2010. The project operates in partnership between the Rochester City School District, Arc of Monroe, ACCES-VR, Finger Lakes DDSO, and is coordinated by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.
Interested in Participating?
For questions or more information on the application process, take a look at this brochure or contact:
Colleen Brind 'Amour
Rochester City School District
Colleen.Brindamour@rcsdk12.org
(585) 301-3534
A Typical Day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Students Arrive at City Hall |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Morning Instruction |
| 8:45 a.m. | Students Depart for Internships |
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Internships (30 minutes for lunch) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Students Depart for City Hall |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Afternoon Instruction, Journaling, and Problem Solving |
Internship Opportunities
Participants have access to a wide variety of internship options in bureaus and departments throughout City government, including (but not limited to):
- Animal Shelter (Verona St.)
- Building Services
- Bureau of Human Resources Management
- Cemeteries
- Communications
- Inspection and Compliance
- Library
- Neighborhood Services Centers
- Parking
- Recreation and Youth Services
- Street Maintenance
- Water Bureau
Meet the Staff
Colleen Brind'Amour
Project SEARCH Instructor
Vanessa Peterson
Project SEARCH Teacher Assistant
Mike Jarquin
Employment Specialist