On Finding a Sense of Belonging through the Project SEARCH Program Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences

In this conversation, you will hear Jose, team assistant, and Ian, desk operations specialist, share how their relationship formed during Jose’s internship with Project SEARCH, a transition-to-work program for young people with disabilities.  
Ian was Jose’s mentor as a Project SEARCH intern who made it his goal for Jose to find his confidence and thrive in a team-based environment. Jose, now a Mayo Clinic employee, shares his inspiring journey of finding a sense of belonging in his new workplace, and how he is paying it forward by being a Project SEARCH mentor for new interns. Ian and Jose now work together, serving the needs of our patients and creating an impactful experience for new Project SEARCH interns.