[nfb-talk] An Opportunity for the emerging generation of blind and low vision youth!

[David Andrews]

No, this is a new program.

Dave

At 04:24 PM 7/31/2018, you wrote:
>Is this the same program I signed up with as a mentor around 10 years ago?
>It never panned out.
>
>Do you need mentors?
>
>Judy
>
>
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>Maurice via nfb-talk
>Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 1:52 PM
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>Cc: Peret, Maurice
>Subject: [nfb-talk] An Opportunity for the emerging generation of blind and
>low vision youth!
>
>
>Subject: An Opportunity for the emerging generation of blind and low
>vision youth!
>
>
>When you are blind or low vision, and already face challenges that
>others don't seem to understand, what are the tools and strategies
>that can prepare you to be successful in college and in life? With so
>many misconceptions and negative attitudes about blindness, how will
>you succeed in a world where the employment market is ever changing?
>In a world where opportunities are all around you, but you just
>cannot decide which one fits your skills, interests, and abilities,
>how will you land your dream job? If you want answers, the National
>Federation of the Blind Mentoring Program is for you.
>
>We are actively recruiting blind and low vision mentees to
>participate in this dynamic program.
>Go to
><https://nfb.org/menteeapplication>https://nfb.org/menteeapplication
>and sign up To become a mentee.
>
>As a mentee, through shared experiences with the support of your
>mentors, you will have an opportunity to take charge of your own
>life, to become more independent, and to master alternative blindness
>skills. If you are willing to challenge yourself you will be given
>the tools and resources you need to succeed.
>Highlights of the program include:
>Mentoring: Meet and work one on one with mentors from around the
>country, in all professional fields who are blind or low vision. You
>will not only have direct access to their professional expertise but
>also to sources who can answer questions about how to become an
>engineer, lawyer or social worker as a blind person.
>   Career exploration: Get a chance to find out what your strengths
>are, and what careers are out there which best suit you. You won't
>just read about career options, you will be placed in internships or
>shadowing experiences to really know what a typical day in your
>chosen field is like.
>Job readiness skills: You may be able to use your technology, but do
>you know how to write a resume that stands out from the rest? How do
>you land internships and summer employment opportunities in fields
>that will help you decide what career you want to pursue? Do you know
>how to prepare for an interview so thoroughly that an employee will
>see you as an outstanding candidate? These are just a sample of the
>skills we will help you develop.
>Work experience: Whether you dream of becoming a corporate lawyer, a
>doctor or a mechanic, we will give you the skills and guidance to
>land the summer job or internship you've always wanted. These
>internships will be designed to help you define your future. We don't
>believe in one size fits all, rather we want you to take advantage of
>the knowledge and resources we offer to craft your future.
>Peer to peer interaction: Ever felt like the only blind or low vision
>person you know? This program will introduce you to students from all
>around the country. You will have the opportunity to share
>experiences and build a professional network.
>
>For more information, check out the article in the April issue of the
>"Braille Monitor," entitled "Changing Attitudes Regarding Education,
>Employment, and Rehabilitation through the National Federation of the
>Blind CAREER Mentoring Program:"
><https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm18/bm1804/bm180414.htm>https:/
>/nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm18/bm1804/bm180414.htm
>
>The National Federation of the Blind 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.
>
>
>Maurice Peret
>Coordinator of Career Mentoring Programs
>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>(410) 659-9314, extension 2350| MPeret at nfb.org
>
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