[NABS-L] Introducing the BISM STAR Summer Program

[Nikki Jackson]

Greetings:

Have you ever been told certain career paths are off limits for you due to your blindness? Have you ever rejected certain occupations because you believed you wouldn't be able to do it? The STAR Program is here to show you that there are several professions blind people can do successfully and independently even though we are told it is "unreachable."

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is excited to introduce the STAR (Students Training in Advocacy and Responsibility) Program! This 4-week, fully residential program exposes participants to a new industry each week, exploring the career options within the industry, attending job site tours, and completing real-life tasks and activities in that profession. The industries covered during the 2023 STAR Program are Education, Engineering, Hospitality, and Business. Some activities and areas of focus include 3D printing, hotel management, glass blowing, and business creation. We will also be traveling throughout the City of Baltimore, Washington DC, and Houston, Texas.

Program Dates: June 18 to July 15 (including weekends)
Ages eligible: 14 to 21
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If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at jnarula at bism.org<mailto:jnarula at bism.org> or call 410-737-2642.

Best,

Nikki Jackson

Nikki Jackson She/Her
Communications Manager
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2615
Email: njackson at bism.org<mailto:njackson at bism.org>
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