Chris Kicks Off Career at Local School

by Grady Chambers | Jun 1, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

Congratulations to Chris, who’s pictured here on his first day on the job at a local elementary school! Chris will be working 25 hours per week as an employee of The Nutrition Group (the food service management group that runs the school’s dining services) and...

Internship Gets Will Ready for Work

by Grady Chambers | May 29, 2026 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

Give it up for Will, who recently wrapped up an awesome internship at Delaware’s beloved supermarket chain, Redner’s Warehouse Markets. One of our partners in supporting Will, the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired, had this to share about...

Good Job Key to Chaz’s New Home

by Grady Chambers | May 29, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2026

What a year for Chaz, who moved into his own apartment! This is Chaz’s first time living on his own, and we couldn’t be more proud of him for embarking on this exciting step towards even more independence in his life. Chaz’s choice to move into his own place is...

CIS in Delaware’s Mission Possible Event Connects Students to Careers

by Grady Chambers | May 29, 2026 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories - 2026

Last month, CIS in Delaware joined forces with the Caesar Rodney School District, Wyoming United Methodist Church, and other local partners and businesses to put on its 8th annual Mission Possible event. The yearly gathering for CIS-supported students from CR...

Under Armour Internship Prepares Students for Employment

by Grady Chambers | Mar 9, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

Warm weather has arrived, and there couldn’t be a better time to celebrate these four fantastic students from Cape Henlopen School District, pictured here on the last day of their internships at Under Armour in Rehoboth Beach, where they learned the ins and outs of...

Jamie Celebrates Birthday & One-Year Work Anniversary

by Grady Chambers | Mar 5, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

Join us in wishing the happiest birthday to Jamie, who rang it in with her colleagues at a local coffee shop! It was a big month for Jamie all around: not only did she celebrate her birthday, but she’s coming up on her one year anniversary at the coffee shop. It’s an...

Jeff Helps Customers Ring in Spring at ACME

by Grady Chambers | Mar 18, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024, Participant Stories - 2025

Spring is in the air, and CIS participant Jeff is helping ring it in at a local ACME, where he works on the Grounds Team. Jeff is coming up on his one-year anniversary at the job, and when we stopped by recently he took a minute to reflect on his first year there....

Amira Recognized by local News Stations

by Grady Chambers | Jan 22, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2025

Our Eagles Super Fan and participant, Amira Heep, has been making waves with not one but TWO amazing news features highlighting her role as Game Day Staff for the Philadelphia Eagles! 🦅  Amira was recently featured by Fox 29 and Chestnut Hill Local, where she shared...

PCL Students Catch a Movie Together

by Grady Chambers | Jan 21, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition

There’s nothing like a day of relaxing and bonding with friends, and our Project Career Launch (PCL) students embraced the art of “chill” this past weekend! The group gathered at the Fashion District to watch the new Sonic movie, a fantastic way to build strong...

CIS is named a 2025 Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia

by Grady Chambers | Jan 17, 2025 | General

We are thrilled and grateful to announce that CIS has been named a 2025 Employer of Choice by the Department of Commerce’s Office of Workforce Solutions and the Workforce Professional Alliance! CIS joins thirteen other local employers in receiving this honor, which...

Alex Celebrates his Day One as Assistant Preschool Teacher

by Grady Chambers | Jan 16, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2025

Give a HUGE round of applause for Alex, who recently had the pleasure of starting an exciting new role in the The School District of Philadelphia!Alex was hired as an Assistant Preschool Teacher, and he’s absolutely loving his new job. Just as importantly, he’s...

Project Career Launch Students visit “The Wardrobe” for a Shopping Spree

by Grady Chambers | Jan 15, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition

We all want to show up sharp to work, and there’s no better place to get fitted out than @thewardrobeorg, who recently hooked up some of our Project Career Launch students with some cool professional attire for upcoming interviews. The Wardrobe is a nonprofit...