by Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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...
by Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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...
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