[Flagdu] Fw: A shared announcement from The Seeing Eye and NIB

[Patricia A. Lipovsky]

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From: Newsletter The Seeing Eye 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:39 PM
Subject: A shared announcement from The Seeing Eye and NIB


In support of the valuable work of National Industries for the Blind (NIB), The Seeing Eye would like to share the following announcement regarding NIB's Fellowship for Leadership Development. This paid fellowship provides intensive on-the-job training and valuable management experience for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Unemployment and under-employment are significant issues for people with visual impairments. The mission of NIB is "to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment." 

Seeing Eye President & CEO Jim Kutsch serves as chairman of the board for NIB and has personally observed the breadth and quality of the NIB programs. 

You will find details about the program in the following announcement from NIB, as well as a link where you can go for additional information and an online application.

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Applications for the Fellowship at National Industries for the Blind are now being accepted.

The Fellowship for Leadership Development, sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a salaried, two-year program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience with formal management training. Legally blind individuals who have an undergraduate degree, work experience and passion for business are invited to apply. Fellows are selected based on academic achievement, experience, motivation, references, and personal interviews. Fellows who completed the program have moved to management jobs, gaining financial independence and, as business leaders, have added value at all levels of the workplace and society. 

Go to the NIB Website at www.nib.org and look under the Business Leaders Program section to learn more about the NIB Fellowship. 

The application deadline is April 15, 2010. If you have questions, contact Sandy Finley, NIB Business Leaders Program, at fellowship at nib.org or 703.310.0506.




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