by Grady Chambers | Sep 11, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
School is back in session which means our school-to-work transition programs are fully underway! These programs—like our Project SEARCH and Project Career Launch programs—provide students with disabilities real-world work experience through supportive and engaging...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 8, 2023 | General, News, Staff Spotlights
Truly the very best thing about CIS is our staff. Whatever path led us to CIS, the common denominator among us is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. In that spirit, we’re excited to continue our series of staff spotlights...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 7, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
First-day jitters are not just for new students, but also for new employees too! Lianne recently started as a Support Service Assistant in the Philadelphia School District, and could not be more ecstatic. As a Support Service Assistant, Lianne is tasked with...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 4, 2023 | General, News
Happy Labor Day, everyone!Helping people with disabilities find and thrive in meaningful employment at a competitive wage is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to play our part in building a more diverse and equitable workforce.Whether you’re...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 1, 2023 | General, News
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! To usher it in, here’s a picture of CIS participant James doing some heavy lifting in his job at Lowe’s in Delaware, where he is a Sales and Stock Associate. James loves his job at Lowe’s, where he’s known as hard-working and...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 30, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
The new school year is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share this picture of Greg, who was awarded a certificate and a Target gift card for his five years of service with Metz Culinary Management at Arcadia University. Greg was back on campus for...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 28, 2023 | Employer Focused, General, News, Staff Spotlights
CIS is always committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful employment in a diverse range of businesses and industries including St. Christopher’s Hospital where we’re helping CIS participants connect with sustaining jobs. Our own Kimberli...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 23, 2023 | General, News, Staff Spotlights
CIS knows how to have fun in the sun, both in and out of the office! Check out this 6 ABC Action News story featuring one of our very own Employment Coaches, Jack Cavanaugh. Jack participated in the annual “They Will Surf Again” event in Wildwood, which focuses on...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 21, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
If you keep up with CIS on Instagram you may recognize Tyree, a former Project Career Launch participant whose hard work in the program is really paying off: in recent weeks, Tyree received two separate job offers from local employers! Project Career Launch connects...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 18, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Not only are CIS participants getting new jobs, but they’re also gaining promotions! Give a round of applause to one of our participants, Curtis, who was recently promoted at Forman Mills! He began working there as a Retail Associate, but saw an opportunity to grow in...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 16, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Baseball playoffs are getting closer, and you’re sure to catch a few of our CIS participants wearing Phillies gear. However, for Michael (a CIS participant) and Jeanette (a Data and Billing Specialist at CIS), Citizens Bank Park was the site of a special connection....
by Grady Chambers | Aug 14, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
As the summer comes to a close, some of our participants are preparing to welcome students back to school to begin the new academic year! Here’s one of our participants, Ashley, as she prepares for another fantastic school year. She has been employed by The...
