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.