[NFB-Maryland] NFB of Maryland Internship Program - Deadline June 15, 2019

[president at nfbmd.org]

Fellow Federationists:

 

The NFB of Maryland is seeking an intern for the Summer of 2019.
Applications are due by June 15, 2019.

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) is committed to
assisting the blind in obtaining meaningful employment by offering an
internship performing meaningful work for the National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland.  Note internships may be performed during either the
spring, summer, or fall of a particular year.  Interns are expected to work
a minimum of 150 hours over a ten to fifteen week period.  Interns will
receive a stipend of $1,500.  

NFBMD will sponsor up to three interns to perform meaningful work during the
year. Interns will be assigned work in support of the National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland.

 

This program is designed to help blind jobseekers get past the "you have
little or no experience" barrier to future employment.  As an intern, the
blind person can build up a resume,  gaining experience to become
competitive in today's marketplace.

All internships should be geared toward ultimate employment goals.  NFBMD
will fund 150 hours over a ten to fifteen-week period, or in any
configuration approved by the committee.  Of course, interns may work more
hours if they choose to volunteer or obtain additional funding elsewhere.

 

Criteria: All internships are awarded on the basis of academics, leadership
ability, and service to the community.  To be eligible for an NFBMD
internship, an applicant must be a legally blind resident of or student in
Maryland.  Applicants must be: 1) enrolled full-time as a junior or senior
in high school, or in a regular accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate
college or university program; or a recent student in one of the programs
referenced above.  Winners must commit to attend the National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland State Convention in the Fall.

 

To apply: 

Complete an application online at http://nfbmd.org/internships

-      Submit all documents listed on the application via e-mail in MS Word
format to:

Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

President at NFBMD.org <mailto:President at NFBMD.org> 

If e-mail is not possible, send to: 

          Ronza Othman

          15 Charles Plaza, #3002

          Baltimore, MD 21201

Direct questions to: (443) 426-4110.

 

Thanks,

Ronza

 

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

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