by Grady Chambers | Aug 11, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
f you keep up with our posts you may recognize Amira, who recently graduated from Temple University and has been employed at the Linc since April. This past week, she welcomed fans for some summer soccer as they came out in droves to see England’s best as part of the...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 10, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
We’re overflowing with pride and admiration to share this @phillyinquirer op-ed from Michael Anderson, a CIS participant employed at the ARC of Philadelphia, where he works as a legislative advocate. Michael’s op-ed sheds light on the unequal access faced by...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 7, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Attention! Another new job placement is in the books! Let’s give a big round of applause to Robert in Delaware for landing a new job.Our “Day One” series gives a shoutout to participants on their first day of work and we couldn’t wait to spotlight Robert and his new...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 4, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Big congrats to Lalani, pictured here on “Day One” of her new position at Bangin’ Grub! Lalani has been there from the start –literally! She worked the restaurant’s Grand Opening early last week, and is loving being part of the start of something big.“Day One” is a...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 31, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Another new job placement?! That’s right! Our participants are landing new jobs left and right, like Nick, who just started a new position at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Check him out on “Day One” of his new job, sporting his work paraphernalia and a...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 28, 2023 | Employer Focused, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
If you have been following our page, you may recognize the infamous Kentu, a great employee and a staple of the Weavers Way community for 13 years. Kentu started working there in 2010, and is responsible for stocking shelves and keeping the store neat for customers,...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 26, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Hit that ‘like’ button for The Hampton Inn of Milford, DE, who has been a great partner in providing jobs and internships to CIS participants! Check out this dispatch from CIS’s own Sue Miller, who has seen first-hand what a standout employer partner...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 24, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023, School to Work Transition
Give it up for our own Shelia Hitch, who helped lead this group of students from Delaware’s Brandywine and Colonial School Districts through their recent internship at Burlington clothing store!Our Pre-Employment Transition Services connects students with 6-week paid...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 18, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Picasso had to start somewhere, right ? The same goes for one of our Art Works participants, Frank B., who’se been showing off his art skills in his free time while also working a full-time job at Kalan LP. Frank has been working at Kalan since April and has...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 17, 2023 | Art Works, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
You may remember that in May we featured some artwork on the walls of our Philadelphia office from one of our very own Art Works artists, and today we’re excited to share the work of our second featured artist, Katie Titus. Katie recently came by the office to install...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 10, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Warning! Cuteness overload is in full effect. Give a furry round of applause to Patrick, who turned an internship into a full-fledged job at a pet shop in Millville. Patrick began volunteering there in 2021, and did such a great...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 30, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2023
Can we get a round of applause for all our nominees who were awarded at the 31st annual, “My City, My Place” Brighter Future Awards?! Last Friday was a day of singing, motivational stories, and lots of smiles and laughter as we celebrated those in our community who...
