[blParent] Introducing Careers & Canine Connections

[Jane Flower]

Good morning all!

I have an exciting program that your students/clients might be interested in. we are partnering with the American Printing House for the Blinds Career Connect Center to bring you this awesome opportunity!

This week of excitement, learning, and personal growth is an innovative   collaborative effort between Guide Dogs for the Blind and APH Career Connect, a program of the APH Connect Center. Get ready for a weeklong exhilarating deep dive into career exploration and how a Guide Dog fits into your future employment. Mark your calendars for August 2023 and discover a variety of career options you may not have considered, the value of networking for both work and greater independence, compare mobility possibilities for travel to and from work and while on the job, vocational and employment resources and mentorship, and unique hands-on experiences with dogs. There will be ample time to connect with one another and make new friends, and to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

"Careers & Canine Connections" is FREE and will be held August 7-12, 2023, for transition-age young adults ages 18-24 who are blind or have low vision. The program will be held at the Hull Foundation & Learning Center<https://oralhull.org/> in Sandy Oregon which is seven miles from our Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind's training campus. Please visit our Youth Programs Page<https://www.guidedogs.com/get-a-guide-dog/youth-programs> where you will find our 2023 "Careers & Canine Connections" Participant Application form! The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2023, and we recommend you apply early as summer programs   are popular and fill up quickly.

I hope you will apply!

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Jane
[Guide Dogs for the Blind]<http://www.guidedogs.com/>
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Jane Flower MSG | Youth Outreach Specialist
jflower at guidedogs.com <mailto:jflower at guidedogs.com> | 415.492.4176 <tel:+14154924176>
350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
GuideDogs.com <http://www.guidedogs.com/>

GDB is following the guidance of our state and local officials in regards to public health and safety, and limiting the number of staff on campuses.  This may result in a delay in my response to your email; however, I will respond as soon as I am able.  If this is an emergency involving one of our clients, volunteers, or dogs, please contact us at 800.295.4050.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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