[CABS-Talk] FW: [NABS-L] Fwd: Announcing BISM's GOLD STAR program 2026: seeking staff and students

[Nikhil Dadlani]

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren Chaya Altman, President of the National Association of Blind Students via NABS-L
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:03 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <NABS-L at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lauren Chaya Altman, President of the National Association of Blind Students <nabs.president at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Announcing BISM's GOLD STAR program 2026: seeking staff and students


Lauren Chaya Altman
President
National Association of Blind Students
Pronouns: she/her
Email: nabs.president at gmail.com
Phone: 973-930-7473  

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> From: Hunter Kuester <hkuester at bism.org>
> Date: February 19, 2026 at 12:19:48 PM CST
> To: Maryland President <president at nfbmd.org>, nabspresident at gmail.com, 
> njackson at nfb.org, katherine.g.presley at gmail.com
> Cc: Juhi Narula <jnarula at bism.org>
> Subject: Announcing BISM's GOLD STAR program 2026: seeking staff and 
> students
> 
> 
> Hi all!
> BISM’s Gold STAR Program will be running during Summer 2026! ! We are currently gauging student interest and looking for staff. We would really appreciate it if you could pass along the following announcements to your contacts and network to spread the word.
> Gold STAR Student Interest Announcement Have you ever wanted to gain 
> experience in the working world before formally entering it? Or wished you could get paid for learning instead of the other way around?
> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is excited to continue the Gold STAR Program for Summer 2026! This fully residential program will provide participants with a 4-week Work Based Learning Experience. Students will reside in apartment style housing with their peers while working in a professional environment and receiving Job Readiness Skills Training from competent Blind professionals. 
> This work experience will provide you as a student with a first-hand perspective of professional environments and the responsibilities that come with a career. Additionally, the Job Readiness skills (i.e. Professionalism, Technology, Self-Advocacy, and Independent Living) will help you learn how to become independent while maintaining a job. 
> • Program Dates: July 11 to August 7, 2026 (including weekends) • Ages 
> Eligible: 16 to 21 • Location: Baltimore, MD If you are interested in 
> attending this program, please complete the Gold STAR 2026 Interest Form here:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFzKsyhmklcRCp0IUCOyo6sdBwIh
> MihXSiMuNGo6N8DhBKWw/viewform?usp=header
> If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at jnarula at bism.org or 410-737-2642.
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> Gold STAR Staff Application Announcement BISM Gold STAR Summer Program 
> Staffing Position Open!
> BISM is excited to continue the Gold    STAR Program for Summer 2026!
> This 4- week, fully residential program aims to prepare participants to enter the work force and gain hands on skills and experience. Students reside in apartment style housing with their Blind peers while working in a professional environment and receiving job readiness skills training from competent Blind professionals. The work experience provides students with a first-hand perspective of professional environments and the responsibilities that come with a career. The job readiness skills (i.e. Professionalism, Technology, Self-Advocacy, and Independent Living) introduce the students to a roadmap for professionalism and independence.
> • Program location: Baltimore, Maryland (you do not need to reside in 
> Maryland to apply as a staffer) • Program Dates: July 11 to August 7, 
> 2026 (including weekends) • Staff Training: June 27 to July 1, 2026 • 
> Pay for 4-week staffing: $3,000 to $3,500  As a Gold STAR Program 
> Staffer, your role will be to serve as an instructor, leader, and mentor to the students. Applications should be submitted by April 6th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are anticipated to take place in mid-April.
> All offers of employment will be contingent upon a successful comprehensive background check.
> You can find the position responsibilities and additional details in the application link below:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO5_6wgx81Io6k3VGtVjvLlX_Dpk
> rukHS9mYwFGdUkxWUS3g/viewform?usp=header
> If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at jnarula at bism.org or 410-737-2642..
> 
>   Keep it classy,
> Hunter Kuester
> 
> Youth Associate (Seasonal)
> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
> O: 240-803-2091
> Email: hkuester at bism.org
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