Prospective Students
About our Student Interns
Project Opportunity student interns will be asked to meet a variety of challenges, in a real workplace setting on a daily basis. As our student interns rise to meet the challenges of the program, their transferable skill sets and self-confidence grow, which in turn fosters
their sense of independence. This is a key aspect of Project Opportunity. We believe that the transition to independence requires willing participation from both the student intern and their family supports. For this reason we strive to integrate these supports into this period of transition through our Project Opportunity Parent Sessions (POPS). However, in order to ensure that each of our students gets the most out of the program, it is vital that they have already achieved a certain level of self-reliance.
See members of our Class of 2007 above.
Prospective applicants and their family supports should take a moment to review the list of necessary requirements and assess the level to which they feel they meet the initial requirements to be considered before enrolling in Project Opportunity.
Student Intern Requirements:
- VR eligible, Category 1
- 18-22 years old and in their last year of high school eligibility
- has a desire to be employed at a competitive level in the community
- has independent feeding, medicating and toileting skills
- has an awareness of personal hygiene and grooming
- is able to pass a drug screening and felony check
- has updated immunizations
The ideal candidate for Project Opportunity:
- desires and seeks independence
- can accept and improve from constructive criticism
- participates in chores at home
- communicates needs and preferences effectively
- is able to work cooperatively and independently
The Pre-application Process
Pre-applications allow Project Opportunity to identify potentially interested and qualified candidates; this is the first step toward enrollment. Upon submission of a pre-application Project Opportunity may or may not set up an interview at the discretion of the Program Coordinator.
Click here to download a pre-application.
