UCP celebrates the graduation of its Project SEARCH interns at Hartford HealthCare’s Backus Hospital. After nine months of hands-on training and skill-building, these young adults are ready to pursue meaningful employment and exciting new career opportunities.
JT’s journey shows how personalized support, assistive technology, and encouragement helped him gain confidence, achieve workplace success, and grow in independence after high school.
At UCP of Eastern CT, success is measured in everyday increases in independence. Khamisi is being honored as UCP’s Golf Ambassador.
From uncertainty to independence, Shiloh now confidently travels weekly to Backus Hospital to volunteer.
Through Project SEARCH, Sharod completed a nine-month internship focused on building practical job skills, workplace readiness, and confidence.
UCP, in partnership with Hartford HealthCare’s Backus Hospital and the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), proudly announces the graduation of its 2025 Project SEARCH interns.