Project FOCUS teams with Pima County Public School Districts to provide collegiate-based programming that bridges the gap between high school-based transition services and sustainable employment and integration into the community.
Across their time in Project FOCUS, students work at multiple internship sites (both on- and off-campus). Within these integrated workplaces, students improve their employability skills: professionalism, communication, problem solving, time management, teamwork and leadership.
Arizona Market
University of Arizona Bookstore @ McKale
Cactus Grill
University of Arizona Campus Health
Fast Copy
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Box Office
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
University of Arizona Libraries
Nrich Urban Market
Pangea World Buffet
Sabor Mexican Fare
University of Arizona Steward Observatory Business Office & Mail Room
University of Arizona Student Unions
Tucson Museum of Art
Worlds of Words Library
An enthusiastic shout-out to these past and present local businesses who pay our student interns!
Project FOCUS prides itself on leveraging resources by working collaboratively with a variety of state and local agencies to improve supports and outcomes for our students.
Project FOCUS networks with multiple non-profit organizations to advocate for and educate others about the benefits of a more inclusive and diverse society.
TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy. Founded in 1975, TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs by working to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy, and information and resources for parents, families and self-advocates.