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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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 | Dec 20, 2024 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Give it up to one of our participants in Delaware, Da’Mari, who just completed his “Day One” at Arby’s in Delaware. Da’Mari has become the newest addition to Arby’s as a lobby attendant and has enjoyed learning about his new...
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