by Miya Ingram | Jun 21, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Who doesn’t love the great outdoors? Trey sure does, and he’s turned that love into a great new job at a popular farmer’s market in Delaware. Trey loves the outdoors (number one on his job criteria was a job where could work outside) and this opportunity suits him...
by Miya Ingram | Jun 20, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Imagine a troupe of your former classmates coming to congratulate you on your new job! Recently, this dream became a reality for one of our participants, Bryan, whose smile was priceless when he was surprised at work by a bevy of familiar faces. Bryan graduated from...
by Miya Ingram | Jun 10, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
There are so many things to celebrate in June, and a big one is Eric celebrating eight years in his job at Home Depot! You may remember Eric if you follow us closely—we shared a post about him last year, and this year he is back and better than ever as a Garden...
by Miya Ingram | Jun 7, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024, School to Work Transition
Give it up for this happy and talented group of Project SEARCH students, pictured here celebrating the last day of their internship with Aramark at Girard College. The SEARCH program prepares young adults with disabilities for employment through internships and...
by Miya Ingram | May 29, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024, School to Work Transition
Hit that ‘like’ button for Robert, pictured here on ‘Day One’ of his new job at Staples, where he’s off to a great start! Robert is a former Project Career Launch (PCL) participant, a job-prep program for Philadelphia School District students with disabilities. A...
by Miya Ingram | May 28, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2024, School to Work Transition
Hit that ‘like’ button for Robert, pictured here on ‘Day One’ of his new job at Staples, where he’s off to a great start!Robert is a former Project Career Launch (PCL) participant, a job-prep program for Philadelphia School District students with disabilities. A...
by Miya Ingram | May 24, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
We love to see our participants being recognized for their outstanding contributions in the workplace, and we are so proud of Aaron in Delaware for being named Employee of the Month at Redner’s! 🔥 Making this story even neater was how we found out about...
by Miya Ingram | May 21, 2024 | General, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Give it up for Tremaine, pictured here on ‘Day One’ of his new job! Tremaine was recently hired as Facilities Manager at The Goodwill Foodbank in Delaware, which is a big responsibility for a new hire! With the help of his job developer, Carol...
by Miya Ingram | May 20, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Two weeks ago, Chaz was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he was invited to join the Philadelphia Eagles at the 2024 NFL Draft! Chaz’s invitation came courtesy of the Eagles Autism Foundation, where he works as a Community Ambassador. Chaz...
by Miya Ingram | May 15, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Share with 2 people to send congrats to another CIS participant as she celebrates “Day One” in her new job at The Philadelphia School District! Lyric was recently placed at a local middle school, where she was hired on the Dining Team and is helping to provide...
by Miya Ingram | May 10, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2024, School to Work Transition
What a truly amazing time we had on Tuesday at Mission Possible, the end-of-year event for CIS-supported students from CR Countywide Programs. The event brought together participating students with local employers for a series of informative, hands-on sessions where...
by Miya Ingram | May 8, 2024 | Participant Stories - 2024
Give it up for Troy, pictured here looking dapper in his red jacket in his job as an Usher at the Kimmel Center, Philly’s hub for all things related to arts and entertainment. Troy’s been working there for a year and a half, and he’s doing an amazing job. He helps...