<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi all,<div><br></div><div>Looking for a job this summer? Check out the following opportunities! The deadline is fast approaching, so don\u2019t delay!</div><div><br></div><div>Best</div><div>Manahil </div><div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Emma Meyer <emeyer@bism.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 19, 2025 at 2:56:25\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Juhi Narula <jnarula@bism.org>, nabs.president@gmail.com, Manahil Jafri <manahiljafri@gmail.com>, "Jackson, Delores Nikki" <njackson@nfb.org>, Ronza Othman <rothmanjd@gmail.com>, president@nfbmd.org, LASHAWN MYLES -MSL- <lashawn.myles@maryland.gov>, Emory Russo <emoryr@mdschblind.org>, Paige Bradford -MSDE- <paige.bradford@maryland.gov>, Karen' <kanderson@nfb.org>, eileen.r.ley@gmail.com, Bridges Help Desk <helpdesk@imagemd.org>, Christopher Nusbaum <cnusbaum@imagemd.org>, "Dr. Sabrina Taylor" <staylor@benefitsunderstood.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Hunter Kuester <hkuester@bism.org>, Qualik Ford <qford@bism.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>RE: BISM Youth Summer Programs Information to Spread</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Hi all!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">BISM will be running 2 summer programs this year, STAR and Gold Star. The staff application deadline is approaching quickly on March 28th.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">We know some of you have already promoted the application, and we're grateful for your support. We would greatly appreciate if you could share this information again with your
contacts and networks to help us spread the word as we continue our recruitment efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>STAR Staff Application Announcement <o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BISM STAR Summer Program Staffing Position Open! Deadline: March 28, 2025.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BISM is excited to continue the STAR Program!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The STAR (Students Training in Advocacy and Responsibility) Program is a 4-week, fully residential program that aids blind and low vision students in developing a true understanding of the career choices available to them. Through an experiential
learning approach, we will be exposing students 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 program
are Healthcare, Engineering, Government and Law, and Sales and Marketing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As a STAR Program Staffer, your role will be to serve as an instructor, leader, and mentor to the students. Applications should be submitted by March 28, 2025. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are anticipated to take place in mid-April. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All offers of employment will be contingent upon a successful comprehensive background check.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program location: Baltimore, Maryland (you do not need to reside in Maryland to apply as a staffer)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Dates: June 22-July 18th, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Staff Training Dates: June 16-June 21st, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pay for 4-week staffing: $3,000 to $3,500<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can find the position responsibilities and additional details in
<a href="https://forms.gle/UdtpnG9MTopVypVWA">the application link here</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at <a href="mailto:JNarula@BISM.org">
JNarula@BISM.org</a> or Emma Meyer at <a href="mailto:EMeyer@BISM.org">EMeyer@BISM.org</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------<u>Gold STAR Staff Application Announcement
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<p class="MsoNormal">BISM Gold STAR Summer Program Staffing Position Open!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">BISM is excited to continue the Gold STAR Program!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.
resume and cover letter writing, handshakes, elevator pitches, self-advocacy, etc.) introduce the students to a roadmap for professionalism and independence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 March 28, 2025. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are anticipated to take place
in mid-April. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All offers of employment will be contingent upon a successful comprehensive background check.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program location: Baltimore, Maryland (you do not need to reside in Maryland to apply as a staffer)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Dates: July 13th-August 8th, 2025 (including weekends)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Staff Training Dates: June 30-July 6th, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NOTE: Staff will be required to arrive to the program location on July 11, 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pay for 4-week staffing: $3,000 to $3,500<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can find the position responsibilities and additional details in
<a href="https://forms.gle/UdtpnG9MTopVypVWA">the application link here</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at <a href="mailto:JNarula@BISM.org">
JNarula@BISM.org</a> or Emma Meyer at <a href="mailto:EMeyer@BISM.org">EMeyer@BISM.org</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Emma<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Emma Meyer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Youth Associate<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Blind Industries and Services of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">410-737-2616<o:p></o:p></p>
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