Curtus holds an important role as a lifeguard. With 7 saves to date, his position is crucial in ensuring guest safety. Curtus enjoys the day-to-day interaction with guests and forming friendships with his team; he says it feels like a family and there is always someone to pick you up and push you forward if you are having a bad day. In the beginning, Curtus was not looking forward to trying something new, but with the support and successful completion of the Project SEARCH program Curtus has found his dream job. Through this program, he learned valuable skills he’s now employing at work: “Project SEARCH helped me to get out of my shell. It taught me to be a better worker and better person in the process.”#CaringStartsHere

Project SEARCH is a transition program that supports youth with disabilities as they prepare to enter the workforce.