Project Career Launch Sends Students Into Bright Futures

by Grady Chambers | Jun 22, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition

We’re excited to wrap up the graduation celebrations of our four Philadelphia-area Project SEARCH and Project Career Launch programs with these snapshots from the PCL ceremony!  In the program’s second year, the student outcomes have been incredible: John’s got a...

Eric Turns his Passion into his Profession at Motivate Fitness

by Grady Chambers | Jun 17, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Meet Eric, who’s putting his college education to work at Motivate Fitness PA, where he was recently hired as an Apprentice Trainer with the goal of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. Eric shared his story in Motivate’s May newsletter, and it’s one of resilience...

Great Outcomes for Project SEARCH at Drexel Grads

by Grady Chambers | Jun 10, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition

It’s been a joy-filled week here at CIS, where we’re celebrating the graduating classes of our Philadelphia-based Project SEARCH and Project Career Launch programs. Today we kick things off with a toast to the “great eight” graduating this year from Project SEARCH at...

Nic Brings a Green Thumb to His Job at Lowe’s

by Grady Chambers | Jun 8, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Have you ever wondered who keeps your store-bought plants and flowers looking so good before you bring them to your home? Meet Nic, garden-care extraordinaire at Lowe’s in Brookhaven. Hired in May, Nic brings a green thumb to his job in the Garden Center. We recently...

ACME’S “Mr. Clean” Shines at Work

by Grady Chambers | May 19, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

When ACME in Rehoboth Beach, DE came up with a comprehensive all-store cleaning regimen during the pandemic to ensure customer and employee safety, they needed someone to carry it out, and they certainly found the right man for the job. Meet Keith, pictured, who has...

CIS Places 36 People in New Jobs in April

by Grady Chambers | May 5, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

April’s showers sure didn’t slow things down here at CIS: we’re excited to announce that 36 participants (!) began new jobs last month across Pennsylvania and Delaware.Madison got hired at NEST, Philly’s all-in-one playspace and child education center; Nate landed a...

Bicycles, Dogs, and Solar Panels: Jason’s Business Sports a Green Thumb

by Grady Chambers | May 4, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

This time last spring, we ran a story about CIS participant Jason, who responded to the pandemic by putting his sewing skills to work for a great cause, making one-of-a-kind protective masks for co-workers and friends working at essential businesses throughout the...