by Grady Chambers | Nov 5, 2024 | General
We’re excited for our upcoming CIS Night at The Attic Brewing Company, but heads up—we had to CHANGE the date! Mark your calendars for 📅 Wednesday, November 20th, from 5 PM – 9 PM at The Attic Brewing(📍137 Berkley Street, Philadelphia). 💚 During these hours, 10%...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 1, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories
A spooky good time was had this Halloween here at CIS, and some of our staff and participants had a wonderful time dressing up in fun costumes. From “Where’s Waldo?” to “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, everyone was super creative in...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 31, 2024 | General, NDEAM, News
After 31 days of celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#ndeam) we have officially come to a close. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” has highlighted the need for everyone, including workers with disabilities, to have access to...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 30, 2024 | General, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories - 2024
Remember our recent visit to Networks for Training & Development’s Annual Planning Luncheon? We had the pleasure of creating a special video showcasing Anthony’s inspiring journey. Check it out to see what sparks his creativity, learn how he made the...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 29, 2024 | General, NDEAM, News
We had a blast at Networks for Training & Development’s Annual Planning Luncheon, held this year at the lovely Independence Visitor Center. It was a day of conversation, community, and renewed commitment to making our communities and workplaces more inclusive of...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 28, 2024 | General, News
Want to drink some great beer, eat some great food, and support a great cause? 😊 We do too! Save the date on your calendars for Wednesday, November 13th!. CIS will be at Philadelphia’s beloved Attic Brewing Company where 10% of sales from 5pm – 9pm will be...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 24, 2024 | General, NDEAM
And the Safest Driver badge goes to…Did you guess it? That’s right—Alexis! One of our fantastic participants, Alexis, was surprised at work when she received a badge for Safest Driver at a local Advanced Autoparts store in Delaware. Alexis won this badge for her...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 18, 2024 | General
CIS is hiring, and we want YOU to join our team! ‼️‼️ As a CIS employee, you’ll be a part of a great nonprofit working to expand employment opportunities for Philadelphians with disabilities. We’ll be at three upcoming hiring fairs (details below), so if...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 16, 2024 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories - 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and a key part of ensuring “Good Jobs for All” is by connecting youth with disabilities to work-prep resources as early as possible. Meet Frank, a CIS participant and a full time employee at Kalan LP. We...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 8, 2024 | General, NDEAM
“Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh MY!” That’s what our participant Tarik has been saying since starting his job at the Philadelphia Zoo this summer, where he’s found a great position and a supportive community of co-workers. Even neater? Tarik is a graduate of...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 4, 2024 | General, NDEAM, Staff Spotlights
A behind-the-scenes but crucial part of our success ensuring “good jobs for all” (this year’s NDEAM theme) is the work of our Benefits Counseling team, led by Angelina Bush. Benefits Counseling is a specialized service that greatly helps the people we support achieve...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 3, 2024 | General
This year’s NDEAM theme is “good jobs for all,” and that’s exactly what we strive for here at CIS. In the past month, CIS staff helped 30 job-seekers with a disability find good-wage, sustaining employment at places across Philadelphia and Delaware including a local...
