Recruitment

Recruitment takes place in late winter/early spring for the following September start date. Interested candidates will complete:

 

Recruitment Timelines

(2026-2027 School Year)

November 2025 - January 2026 Program marketing - Interested students speak to school and Project SEARCH staff regarding candidacy - School staff referral and reference are needed
January 15, 2026

In-person Information Session (6:30-8:00pm)

  • HWDSB Education Centre (20 Education Crt., Hamilton) 
January 22, 2026

Virtual Information Session (6:30-8:00pm)

  • Join through meeting link in flyer
February 19, 2026 Applications Due
March 4/5, 2026 Interviews and Skills Assessment Sessions (held at Education Centre) 
March 26, 2026  Offer of Admission
March 31, 2026  Interns notify Project SEARCH staff of their acceptance of offer
April 2026 Site Specific On-boarding

Application

Candidates must complete the application in full and include a referral from a staff member. Completed applications must be submitted to [email protected]. Please click on the link below to download. Late applications will not be accepted.

Following submission of the written application, candidates will be directly contacted by the Project SEARCH team about interview and skills assessment dates and times.