Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint Celebrate the Graduation of Three Project SEARCH Interns

Hospital Holds Ceremony to Celebrate PathPoint Graduates

VALENCIA, CA —   Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint are proud to announce the graduation of Aiden Land and Andrew Mendence from the Project SEARCH internship program. This milestone marks the end of a year-long internship focused on providing hands-on work experience to young adults with disabilities and fostering their transition to employment.

The graduation ceremony, held at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Thursday, August 29, was a celebration of hard work, perseverance, and achievement. Aiden and Andrew were honored for their commitment to learning, growth, and professional development. Through their internships at the hospital, all three gained valuable skills in various departments by mentors from both Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint.

Project SEARCH is a nationally-recognized program that provides workplace immersion for young adults with disabilities through real-life work experience and tailored job skills training. As the program’s host, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital worked closely with PathPoint to offer a nurturing and supportive environment for these interns. The collaboration aims to empower individuals with disabilities to build meaningful careers and achieve greater independence.

The graduation ceremony was attended by family members, hospital leaders and PathPoint representatives, all of whom celebrated the hard-earned achievements of these exceptional individuals.