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School to Work

We help students with disabilities take their first steps from school into a real, paid job — with support every step of the way.

Who it's for: Students with disabilities who are finishing high school and want to work.

How it works

  1. Explore what you're good at

    Try different kinds of work and discover what you enjoy.

  2. Build job skills

    Practice the skills employers look for, in real workplaces.

  3. Get a real job

    We match you with a paid job in your community, not a practice placement.

  4. Keep growing

    On-the-job coaching so the job sticks and you can move up.

Project SEARCH: Vadis partners on Project SEARCH, a full-immersion program where students learn job skills through workplace rotations. Ask us if a Project SEARCH site is near you.

Where we serve

  • King County
  • Pierce County
  • Snohomish County
  • Kitsap County
  • Thurston County
  • Mason County

Common questions

Ready to take the next step?

Not sure if this is the right fit? Call us at (253) 863-5173 and we'll point you the right way.