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...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 9, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2025
It’s a new year, and new journeys are starting for everyone, including longtime CIS participant John, who is celebrating retirement! John retired in October and has since been able to kick back and relax after years of working. John started working...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 8, 2025 | General, News
Before the New Year, we had the immense pleasure of hosting a CIS recruitment event at our Philadelphia office, and we want to thank everyone who came out to learn about new career opportunities, meet our HR team, and do on-the-spot interviews for open...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 6, 2025 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2025
We had a blast a blast at our annual Holiday Market, featuring one-of-a-kind creations from CIS’s talented Art Works participants. The Market brought CIS staff, participants, family, and friends to our Philadelphia office, where CIS’s Art Works...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 3, 2025 | General, News, Staff Spotlights
It is so neat to see CIS Assessment Trainer Mike Arliga quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer (full article in bio)! Mike was interviewed as part of the newspaper’s feature on people’s hopes for the new year, and we were moved by his answer: He said...
by Grady Chambers | Dec 18, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
1, 2, 3, strike a pose! Check out Julius, who was super proud to show off his work at the Wells Fargo Center the other day after setting up for the Mariah Carey concert! Julius has been working at the Wells Fargo Center since August and has been an instrumental part...
by Grady Chambers | Dec 17, 2024 | General, News
CIS is proud to be one of the many organizations included in November’s 18th Annual Holiday Auction & Tastes of Milford, put on by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford. This annual holiday auction helps support local organizations and restaurants by...
by Grady Chambers | Dec 4, 2024 | General, News
📢 Looking for a job or know someone who is? 📢 Join us for our recruitment event, hosted in collaboration with PA CareerLink Philadelphia, on Wednesday, December 11th, from 9 AM to 4 PM! This is your chance to learn about open positions at CIS, attend...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 25, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
This Philadelphia Eagles season has been a huge ‘W’ for best buddies, Chaz and Tommy, who both work with the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF). Inspired by Jason Kelce’s celebrity bartending events, Chaz and Tommy got behind the bar on a recent Sunday at...
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...