Overview 02.
ProjectSEARCH,inpartnershipwithOptionsForAll(OFA),offersXeroxa provenworkforcesolutionthatalignswithyourmissionofjobcreationinSan Diego.ProjectSEARCHisaninternationallyrecognizedprogramthatprepares individualswithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilities(IDD)for competitive,integratedemploymentthroughacombinationofworkplace immersion,skillstraining,andongoingsupport.
ByhostingaProjectSEARCHsite,ForevergreenFarmswillgain:
Areliableworkforcepipelinetrainedtomeetyouroperationalneeds. Reducedturnoverthroughemployeeswhoarededicated,motivated,and supportedbyongoingcoaching.
Enhancedworkplaceculturethatpromotesinclusion,teamwork,and employeemorale.
Recognitionasacommunityleaderinworkforceinnovationandsocial responsibility.
Withgovernmentfundingsupportingbothyourinitiativeandthispartnership, Xeroxcanlaunchoperationswithaworkforcemodelthatisefficient,inclusive, andimpactful,creatingmeaningfulopportunitiesforImperialValleyresidents whilesupportingyourlong-termsuccess.
WhatisProject Search?
ProjectSEARCHisaunique,business-led,one-yearschool-to-work programthattakesplaceentirelyatthehostbusiness.The program 'sprimarygoalistosecurecompetitive,integrated employmentforindividualswithIDD.
KeyComponents:
Internships:Internsparticipateinthreeunpaidinternshipswithin thehostbusiness,gaininghands-onexperienceinvariousroles.
ClassroomInstruction:Dailyinstructionfocusesonemployability skills,workplacesafety,andsocialskillsdevelopment.
JobCoaching:Ongoingsupportisprovidedbyjobcoachesto ensureinternsuccessandfacilitateintegrationintothe workplace.
Collaboration:Acollaborativeapproachinvolvingthehost business,localeducationagencies,anddisabilityservice providersensuresprogrameffectiveness.
WhyPartnerwithOptionsForAll (OFA)?
OptionsForAll(OFA)isaleadingproviderofemploymentandsupport servicesforindividualswithdisabilities.OFA'smissionistoempower individualswithdisabilitiestoachievetheirfullpotentialthrough meaningfulemploymentandcommunityinclusion WhyOFA?
Expertise:OFAhasextensiveexperienceinprovidingjobcoaching, training,andsupporttoindividualswithdisabilities.
CustomizedSupport:OFAprovidesindividualizedsupporttailoredto thespecificneedsofeachinternandtheemployer.
Long-TermPartnership:OFAiscommittedtobuildinglong-term partnershipswithemployerstoensuresustainedsuccess.
ProvenTrackRecord:OFAhasaproventrackrecordofsuccessfully placingindividualswithdisabilitiesincompetitiveemployment.
What OFA Provides
Recruitment, screening, and enrollment of interns aligned to your environment.
On site instructor + job coaches for day‑to day training and coaching
Employability curriculum tied directly to your SOPs and tools
Mentor enablement: inclusive coaching, feedback loops, simple accommodations.
Data & reporting: weekly snapshots, rotation evals, and hire recommendations.
Coordination with schools/education partners and vocational rehabilitation
WhyThisFitsXerox
OperationalValue
Consistentstaffsupport
Reducedturnovercosts
Improvedproductivity
Accesstoadiversetalentpool
People/CultureValue
Enhancedcompanymorale
Increaseddiversityandinclusion
Positivecommunityimpact Strongeremployerbrand
WithXerox’sleadershipinprintproduction,recordsimaging,andworkplace solutions,ProjectSEARCHinternscandevelopkeyskillsinareassuchas:
Administrative/OfficeSupport:Copying,filing,supplyroomorganization, badgelanyardassembly
DocumentServices/Print&Imaging:Printjobstaging,paper/toner
restocking,qualitycontrol
Packaging&Shipping:Sortandrouteinboundmail,trackdeliveries,labeling andmanifests
DataEntry:Enteringdataintospreadsheets,filenamingandorganizationin SharePoint/Teams
Facilities:Sanitizinghigh-touchareas,roomsetupwithsupervision,safety walkchecklists
PartneringwithProjectSEARCHandOFAalignswithXerox’scommitmenttosocial responsibilityandcreatingapositiveimpact.Byprovidingemployment opportunitiesforindividualswithIDD,Xeroxwill:
FosteranInclusiveWorkplace:Createamorewelcomingandsupportive environmentforallemployees.
DemonstrateCorporateSocialResponsibility:Showcaseacommitmentto diversity,equity,andinclusion.
StrengthenCommunityTies:Buildrelationshipswithlocalorganizationsand contributetothewell-beingofthecommunity.
ImproveEmployeeEngagement:Increaseemployeemoraleandpride throughparticipationinameaningfulinitiative.
