by Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 28, 2023 | Employer Focused, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
If you have been following our page, you may recognize the infamous Kentu, a great employee and a staple of the Weavers Way community for 13 years. Kentu started working there in 2010, and is responsible for stocking shelves and keeping the store neat for customers,...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 26, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Hit that ‘like’ button for The Hampton Inn of Milford, DE, who has been a great partner in providing jobs and internships to CIS participants! Check out this dispatch from CIS’s own Sue Miller, who has seen first-hand what a standout employer partner...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 24, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023, School to Work Transition
Give it up for our own Shelia Hitch, who helped lead this group of students from Delaware’s Brandywine and Colonial School Districts through their recent internship at Burlington clothing store!Our Pre-Employment Transition Services connects students with 6-week paid...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 10, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Warning! Cuteness overload is in full effect. Give a furry round of applause to Patrick, who turned an internship into a full-fledged job at a pet shop in Millville. Patrick began volunteering there in 2021, and did such a great...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 30, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2023
Can we get a round of applause for all our nominees who were awarded at the 31st annual, “My City, My Place” Brighter Future Awards?! Last Friday was a day of singing, motivational stories, and lots of smiles and laughter as we celebrated those in our community who...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 29, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
We’re back with some fantastic photos from yesterday’s hiring event for job-seekers with disabilities, where many of them stopped by on their way out to say, “I got the job!” Over 150 job-seekers came out, and more than 60 walked away with job...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 22, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
It’s been a stellar June for all of our participants, but especially for Brenda, who hit her 3-year mark at The Fresh Market in Rehoboth! Brenda is a team member on the Bakery team there and is doing an outstanding job. Brenda bakes the delicious-smelling cakes and...
