Who's On The Job?
Success Stories - Agency Perspectives
Daniela Zema - Enthusiasm Pays Off
Daniela's "cheerleader like" job interview sealed the deal with A. J. Wright retail discount outlet. They liked her enthusiasm, as much as her job coaches feared it!
Check out the complete story of this award-winning employee here (pdf)
James Pytel Proves the Skeptics Wrong
When asked whether he would want to return to the workshop, James answered, "No Way!" After trying to work on a job, James knew what he wanted.
Check out James' full story here (pdf)
Joe Kosmin - The Best Guy at Best Buy
Who says you can't turn something you love into a job? Joe has been a long-time customer at Best Buy, and finally realized a dream of a job working in the appliance department.
Read Joe's complete story here (pdf)
Tim Hall - Reaching for a Dream
Tim Hall is a hard working man who had a goal and when the opportunity came along, he reached out and grabbed it! While working at McDonalds, Tim made it clear that his goal was to have a job at the Philadelphia Airport - something he has now accomplished.
Read Tim's complete story here (pdf)
J.J. Costello - On The Job at Holy Family
J.J. is on the first step of his employment life! Although still in school, J.J. was determined to also start on his work goals. Part of the Philadelphia MRS Transition Planning Project, J.J. has been able to get a job at Holy Family College!
Check out J.J.'s full story here (pdf)
Brian Bush - The Value of Work
The obvious reward for being the best pot washer in Northeast Philadelphia is the paycheck. There are many other rewards Brian has realized through his employment. He has become part of a team. His coworkers not only like him, they have total respect for him as a coworker.
Read Brian's complete story here (pdf)
Adolfo Burgos – The Button Man
Adolfo started his own business, making buttons, pins, magnets, and keychains with various pictures and slogans. With the support of his team, Adolfo hopes his business will continue to grow!
Learn more about Adolfo the Button Man here (pdf)
Christine’s New Job – A Perfect Match
Christine Melton started working at the Wollow Grove Air Force Base after high school, where she received several awards and certificates for her work. In recent years, she found the perfect job: working as a Dental Assistant in Mt. Airy! She is revered as a dedicated employee and productive community member.
Check out Christine's full story here (pdf)
Anthony Natale's Employment Match "Made in Heaven"
A vocational training program at St. Agnes Medical Center proved to be the match for Anthony, as it led to a steady paycheck and eventually a full time position at the hospital with benefits. Many years later, Anthony is a dependable worker, a home owner, a husband, and a father!
Read Anthony's complete story here (pdf)
Michelle Works Her Way to Independence
Michelle Pickett, a single parent with three children, has pursued her dream of financial independence. She landed a full time housekeeping position with benefits, acheived her desire to “get outta the system”, and has become a model of independence for her daughters!
Check out Michelle's complete story here (pdf)
William Franklin - Being “On the Job” Is a Slam-Dunk
William’s dreams included girls and basketball, and not much else. But without being drafted into the NBA, William needed a real job to afford a girlfriend! With his strong social and verbal skills, William was hired at the Riverview Movie Theater, and now works positions at all of the theaters in the Riverview Complex!
Find out more about William and his job here (pdf)
We're On The Job: Philadelphia's Vision for Employment 2010 Booklet (pdf)
What do people want? For many people, having a job is an essential part of living an Everyday Life. People want a chance to be successful in the life they choose … with expanded opportunities for employment with supports provided as needed. Contained in these pages are stories of people who have found success on the job. They share their experiences in hopes that they will inspire others to continue their search for the job of their choice.