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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good evening, students. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you ever wonder how you could break the vicious cycle you might be facing of studying to graduate with flying colors, then struggling against and getting pushed back by the competition of the labor market? What an incredible feeling to escape much of this seemingly infinite loop and be as impressive to hiring managers as a pilot! Read on for a solution where you’ll liftoff to new heights and soar to customer success. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On this International day of Civil Aviation, I would like to expand your horizons and send you info about a career program I have been participating in since last fall. Annually, Perkins School for the Blind runs Career Launch, a specialized job training program, though you don’t need rocket science to be accepted! The next class begins in January and I recommend folks check it out to find a vocation you’d excel at instead of settling for one you’re probably overqualified for. I've been virtually gaining a lot of skills and perspective in my job search. You can get more details below to accelerate your path towards your dreams, and you can reach out to me with questions. The team’s fabulous at exploring employment prospects to propel you in the right direction and I am happy to connect you. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 15.0pt 0in 15.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='margin:0in;mso-line-height-alt:.75pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#F4F4F4'>Ready to launch? Apply today.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:11.25pt 15.0pt 11.25pt 15.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=199 style='width:149.25pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-t/" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=199 height=53 style='width:2.0729in;height:.552in' id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image001.png@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt="Perkins School for the Blind logo."></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right width=250 style='width:187.5pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p align=right style='margin:0in;text-align:right;line-height:15.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Career Launch @ Perkins: <br><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-i/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1F4F91'>Apply now for January 2022</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr style='height:3.0pt'><td style='background:#FFB81C;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 style='width:.0104in;height:.0104in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image002.gif@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt=spacer></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-d/" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=600 height=270 style='width:6.25in;height:2.8125in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.png@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt="A young man stands confidently in an office lobby, holding his mobility cane. Text: "Make 2022 your year. Apply today.""></span></a></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:1.5pt'><td style='background:#FFB81C;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:.75pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 style='width:.0104in;height:.0104in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.gif@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt="section divider"></span><span style='font-size:1.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:5.25pt 22.5pt 5.25pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:22.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4F91'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-h/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1F4F91'>New year, new career: Let's get to work!</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 5.25pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-k/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>Career Launch</span></b></a>, our innovative training and career services program, was designed with one goal: <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>help blind and visually impaired young adults successfully land professional, career-track jobs.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-u/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>Our next virtual session</span></b></a> begins in January. Want to join us? Here's what you can expect: <a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-o/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>The program is comprehensive.</span></b></a> It's intense. And it works!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>We'll start with <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>two months of thorough career training</span></strong> – including customer service simulations, extensive Salesforce.com training, access technology lessons, guest speakers, mock interviews and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>That's followed by <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>a year of ongoing training, as well as job acquisition and coaching support</span></strong> from our Career Services team, ensuring you get a strong start in the working world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Space is limited – so if you're ready to take the first step on the path to professional success, don't wait!<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='background:#E0004D;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:48.75pt'><td style='padding:0in 11.25pt 0in 11.25pt;height:48.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:21.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'><a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-b/" target="_blank"><span style='color:white'>Apply now</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:1.5pt'><td style='background:#FFB81C;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:.75pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 style='width:.0104in;height:.0104in' id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image002.gif@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt="section divider"></span><span style='font-size:1.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:5.25pt 22.5pt 5.25pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:22.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4F91'>The participant perspective<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 5.25pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Our participants have gone on to successful positions in hospitality, financial services, high tech and more. They leave Career Launch with skills, confidence, ongoing support and a network of peers and professionals to help keep them moving forward in their careers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Here's what Anthony, a participant in our Fall 2021 virtual session, had to say:<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:#F4F4F4;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 5.25pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>"I came to Career Launch because I needed the right support to lead me to meaningful employment. The puzzle pieces are all there, sometimes we just don't know how to put them together.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>This program was the clarity that I've been looking for.</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>From the lessons on language and empathy, to strategies on how to deal with different types of customers – now that I have a job, I'm prepared to be a more understanding and versatile coworker, staff member and overall employee.”<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 5.25pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Want to hear more from our participants? <a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-n/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>Meet some of our alumni here.</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:1.5pt'><td style='background:#FFB81C;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:.75pt'><span style='font-size:1.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 style='width:.0104in;height:.0104in' id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image002.gif@01D7EBB4.C00EE040" alt="section divider"></span><span style='font-size:1.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:5.25pt 22.5pt 5.25pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:22.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4F91'>Have questions? Want to learn more?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 7.5pt 22.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 5.25pt 0in'><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>For more information about Career Launch, visit <a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-c/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>our website</span></b></a> or <a href="https://perkins.cmail19.com/t/d-i-adruddk-l-q/" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#1F4F91'>contact us</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>