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 | 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...
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 | 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 | 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...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 16, 2024 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories - 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and a key part of ensuring “Good Jobs for All” is by connecting youth with disabilities to work-prep resources as early as possible. Meet Frank, a CIS participant and a full time employee at Kalan LP. We...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 18, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Give it up for Ravy, who had a golden moment when she won the gold medal in the horseback riding competition at a recent Special Olympics competition! Ravy is excelling both on the pitch and in her job at Merck, where she’s worked for the last several years preparing...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 16, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Join us in giving a huge round of applause to Marcy, who was SUPER good at the recent Special Olympics Games in Delaware, where she was awarded a silver medal! This past weekend, Billie Littleton, one of our Case Managers at CIS, was supporting another...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 15, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
At CIS, we are always thrilled to see progression and growth for our participants in their occupations. Even after they’re hired, our support continues, suporting them to improve their professional skills for the next chapter.Give it up for William, who has worked for...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 3, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Pictured here is Robert, better known as “Bobby” to his co-workers at Wawa, where he’s been working for a whopping 16 years!!! Aside from being a reliable and hardworking employee, a key part of Bobby’s longevity at Wawa is that he’s always striving to learn more...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 2, 2024 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Join us in giving a big congratulations to Michelle, who’s truly thriving in her job at a garden center in Delaware 🌿. This story comes to us from our own Jon Frey, Manager of Employment Training Services in Sussex County. He wrote in to share these fantastic pictures...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 2, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Join us in giving a big congratulations to Michelle, who’s truly thriving in her job at a garden center in Delaware. This story comes to us from our own Jon Frey, Manager of Employment Training Services in Sussex County. He wrote in to share these...
