The healthcare field is one of the largest industries in the United States. In fact, there are over 22 million healthcare jobs in the U.S.—about 15% of all U.S. workers—and the industry is expected to grow by 13 percent by 2031, making it both the...
By Kevin Walker, Penn-Mar Consulting, Business Development Director, and Tricia Zeltwanger, Penn-Mar Career Counselor Just as the national Employment First movement has grown exponentially over the last two decades, so too has Penn-Mar and its success in providing Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) services to men and...
Most people want to make the world a better place. There are many different ways to accomplish this and make a positive impact. One of the most important ways is by helping others and by working towards a more inclusive community. However, knowing how to...
Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages.We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do.So, tune in for...
By Erkia Brandon, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant I knew I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working at a Student Loan Bureau in Harrisburg. I was eager to find a career that would provide meaning for me and touch the lives...
Healthcare is one of the most essential fields in the world, as it is focused on caring for people’s well-being. It is also the largest field of employment in the United States, with nearly 20.5 million healthcare workers in the U.S. workforce. The U.S. Bureau...
Manchester Valley High School junior Connor Pope got a head start on a career in IT this past summer, when he gained valuable work-based learning experience at InfoPathways, a technology management and consulting company based in Westminster, Maryland.[caption id="attachment_5364" align="alignright" width="300"] Connor Pope on his...
Penn-Mar Human Services Celebrates Independence and Inclusion During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month An Opportunity to Promote Skills of People With Disabilities and Share How They Can Solve Workforce CrisisBaltimore, MD – Penn-Mar Human Services , the region’s leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and...
By Claudia Summerson, Co-Chair/Family Division | Penn-Mar Building Bold Future Campaign [caption id="attachment_5288" align="alignleft" width="200"] Abbie and Claudia[/caption]The hardest thing I have every done in my life was to put my daughter Abbie in the care of Penn-Mar when she was only 22 years old.  Diagnosed with...
By Whitney Bailey, Director of Operations Diversability | Spastic Chatter Podcast Host My personal mantra is, “Perseverance: The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”That attitude has served me well as I was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and for the first 18 years...