by Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | May 27, 2024 | General
As we take time this Memorial Day to remember and honor those who gave their lives fighting for our country, we hope you are able to find time to gather with family and friends, and that you enjoy the beautiful day. Have a great and safe Memorial Day, everyone! 🇺🇸...
by Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | May 10, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories
CIS was out in full force for the 2024 Brighter Future Awards, which brought together people from all facets of the disabilities services world to celebrate another year of improving access and equality for people with disabilities. These awards were extra...
by Grady Chambers | 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 Grady Chambers | 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...
by Grady Chambers | May 6, 2024 | Job Placement Reels
Texas Roadhouse! The School District of Philadelphia! CINTAS! The Philadelphia Visitors Center! What do these places have in common? Each of them hired a CIS participant over the past month! From jobs as administrative and teaching assistants to positions...
by Grady Chambers | May 3, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and may have bought some new jobs for our participants as well! Please give it up for Darryl, one of the Philadelphia School District’s newest employees. Darryl completed his first day this past week and is off to a great start in his...
by Grady Chambers | May 2, 2024 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Did you know that the very first Employee Appreciation Day was in 1995? Now, almost 30 years later, employees everywhere are still being celebrated for their hard work, like our participants! Last month, two of our participants received praise and even won some prizes...
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