Parents Alliance Employment Project

Parents Alliance Employment Project PAEP has been emphasizing integrated work with supports into businesses long before the national trend!

Services provided by PAEP are based on the philosophy that all individuals have the right to work in the communities in which they live.

Our Inspired by Ability students were spook-tacular this Halloween! 👻Before the fun began, they learned about workplace ...
10/31/2025

Our Inspired by Ability students were spook-tacular this Halloween! 👻

Before the fun began, they learned about workplace party etiquette — reviewing the do’s and don’ts of professional celebrations. Then it was time for costumes, candy, snacks, and Hocus Pocus! 🍬🎬

It was the perfect mix of learning, laughter, and Halloween magic! 🧡

Happy Halloween from our PAEP family!Be safe, have fun, and enjoy all the spooky treats today! 👻🕸️🍬
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our PAEP family!

Be safe, have fun, and enjoy all the spooky treats today! 👻🕸️🍬

Meet Drew! 👋Drew is a Project SEARCH intern at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, completing his first rotation in t...
10/30/2025

Meet Drew! 👋

Drew is a Project SEARCH intern at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, completing his first rotation in the Outpatient Infusion Center.

He helps keep things running smoothly by cleaning and resetting patient rooms to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, and by doing pharmacy pick-ups and drop-offs so nurses and patients have the medications they need.

Drew is always on the move—and always ready with a smile! 😄
We love this action shot that captures his energy and dedication. Way to go, Drew! 💪✨

📣 Just one week away!Join us for the Project SEARCH @ Central DuPage Hospital Information Night to learn more about our ...
10/30/2025

📣 Just one week away!

Join us for the Project SEARCH @ Central DuPage Hospital Information Night to learn more about our program, internship opportunities, and how we help students build the skills they need for competitive employment. We’d love to see you there!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 💙At PAEP, we believe inclusion isn’t just something to celebr...
10/29/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 💙

At PAEP, we believe inclusion isn’t just something to celebrate — it’s something we prepare for and invest in all year long. In 2026, we will be opening the M. Lee Learning Lab, a hands-on training space designed to help individuals with disabilities build workplace readiness, confidence, and employment skills.

This month, we are inviting our community to help us bring this vision to life.

There are two simple ways to support the launch of the Learning Lab:
💛 Donate through Donorbox
🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List
Your support today helps us equip the Lab with the tools, materials, and technology needed for participants to thrive once the Lab opens in 2026.

👉 https://donorbox.org/m-lee-learning-lab
👉 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/398RN3NOESB5A?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_Y4WB74X37VH706JCGPCW&language=en-US

Thank you for helping us build the foundation for inclusive employment — now and for the future.

🎉 Seven weeks in and thriving!Our Project SEARCH class at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital has officially complete...
10/29/2025

🎉 Seven weeks in and thriving!

Our Project SEARCH class at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital has officially completed seven weeks in their first internship rotation. It’s been inspiring to watch each intern grow in confidence, independence, and skill. Soon they’ll be giving their two weeks’ notice and getting ready to apply for their second rotation—taking everything they’ve learned and building on it!

🎃 Spooky Skills Spotlight!Intern Lana from Project SEARCH at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital faced her “sp...
10/28/2025

🎃 Spooky Skills Spotlight!

Intern Lana from Project SEARCH at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital faced her “spooky skill” head-on — and turned it into a success! We’re so proud of her determination and growth as she continues building confidence in the workplace. 👏

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🌟Our Project SEARCH interns at Northwestern Medicine ...
10/27/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🌟

Our Project SEARCH interns at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital are spreading the word and celebrating inclusion in the workplace! They created an informational poster about NDEAM and shared it with staff during lunchtime to help raise awareness.

Through this project, they learned that NDEAM has been officially recognized since 1988 — a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions of workers with disabilities and promoting inclusive employment opportunities.

We’re so proud of our interns for their hard work, leadership, and advocacy within our hospital community! 💙

💼 Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Job Readiness Workshop for Neurodiverse Job Seekers!Participants had...
10/24/2025

💼 Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Job Readiness Workshop for Neurodiverse Job Seekers!

Participants had the opportunity to:
✔️ Take part in a Job Readiness presentation
✔️ Practice mock interviews and received feedback
✔️ Manage interview anxiety
✔️ Receive résumé feedback and review

A huge thank-you to our incredible volunteers for assisting with interviews and résumé support — your time and encouragement make a real difference.

This event was proudly hosted by Parents Alliance Employment Project, People's Resource Center, and Wheaton Public Library.

We loved seeing so many participants growing their skills and self-confidence today!

🎉 The Project SEARCH class at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital has officially completed its first Employment Plann...
10/23/2025

🎉 The Project SEARCH class at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital has officially completed its first Employment Planning Meeting!

These meetings give each intern the chance to share with their family what they’ve learned so far in their internship. PAEP staff also highlight each intern’s progress, celebrate growth, and set new goals to continue building confidence and skills.

As the year continues, these meetings will grow into conversations about employment opportunities in the community — preparing interns for their transition into the workforce.

For now, we celebrate this exciting milestone as our interns continue to learn, grow, and build toward employment success! 💙

🎉 It’s been one week since Be Inspired to Hire 2025 and the launch of the M. Lee Learning Lab, and we’re still celebrati...
10/22/2025

🎉 It’s been one week since Be Inspired to Hire 2025 and the launch of the M. Lee Learning Lab, and we’re still celebrating the amazing night!

Thank you again to everyone who joined us at the event and supported us along the way — your encouragement makes this work possible.

Stay tuned for program updates as we prepare to open the doors — and enjoy these photos from the event!

📣 Reminder!Our Job Readiness Workshop for Neurodiverse Job Seekers is happening this Friday at the Wheaton Public Librar...
10/22/2025

📣 Reminder!
Our Job Readiness Workshop for Neurodiverse Job Seekers is happening this Friday at the Wheaton Public Library!

📅 Friday, October 24 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL

Participants will have the chance to:
✔️ Practice mock interviews
✔️ Learn strategies to highlight strengths
✔️ Manage interview anxiety
✔️ Receive an optional résumé review

Hosted in partnership with People's Resource Center and
Wheaton Public Library 💼

✨ There’s still time to register!
Email Klira@parents-alliance.org
or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F45ABAB22A5FF2-57403290-jobreadiness #/

Address

2525 Cabot Drive Suite , 205
Lisle, IL
60532

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16304402283

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