School-to-work internship program connects young patients with disabilities to employment opportunities
A hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania not only provides medical care to its patients with disabilities but also has a program that helps these patients to gain meaningful skills and find employment. KenCrest Learning Center collaborates with the hospital to work with patients to develop various skills and explore a variety of interests for their future employment. Patients are successfully connected to jobs through a school-to-work internship program. Patients work in a range of different industries, from healthcare to marketing.
See "School-to-work internship program connects young patients with disabilities to employment opportunities ", Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, June 20, 2023