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Caps off to the grads

July 10, 2026

Hartford Hospital is proud to celebrate Luis Bragg, Chris Dubois, Alfredo Reyes and Julian Vasquez, graduates of Project SEARCH, a program that expands opportunities for young adults with disabilities while strengthening our commitment to an inclusive workforce.

Over the past five years, collaboration with partners at Project SEARCH and MARC of Manchester has helped the program thrive. With help from mentors in hospital departments — food and nutrition, environmental services, case coordination, gift shop, Food4Health, digital print center, rehabilitation, grounds and respiratory — this year’s interns earned 1,106 hours of experience, demonstrating dedication, resilience and pride while making meaningful contributions to the patient experience.

Two graduates have also joined the HH team — Reyes in food and nutrition and Bragg in environmental services — showing the impact of Project SEARCH continues long after graduation. In 2025, program alumna Jill Tong was named a HH corporator and continues to volunteer.

Both examples highlight the success of Project SEARCH and how, together, we are building a workplace where every person can learn, contribute and thrive.