[NFB_of_Georgia] NFB Mentoring & Mentee Opportunities

[patricelewis at bellsouth.net]

Hi Joann
I just wanted to say that you did a really good job with this.

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From: NFB_of_Georgia <nfb_of_georgia-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jo Ann
Collins-Johnson via NFB_of_Georgia
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 12:50 AM
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Cc: Jo Ann Collins-Johnson <joann369 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: [NFB_of_Georgia] NFB Mentoring & Mentee Opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES CALLING!

 

Calling all successful blind adults with strong blindness skills, positive
attitudes about blindness and you want to give back to the next generation
of blind youth.

 

OR

 

Are you a blind student, transitioning from age 14, mid-teens through early
adulthood age 21 and want to improve your blindness and self-advocacy
skills?

 

Read on about these 2 opportunities and inquire TODAY!

 

BECOME A MENTOR:    GIVE BACK TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLIND YOUTH

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is accepting applications
throughout Georgia for its new Operation Passageway Mentoring Program.

 

Blind Mentees will be matched with two to three successful blind Mentors
with strong blindness skills and positive attitudes about blindness.

 

Purpose:  Is to operate to build a strong foundation for blind students
transitioning from mid-teens, age 14 through early adulthood, age 21 in the
vocational rehabilitation process.

 

Mentors will provide in a group setting,  pre-employment transition training
to include, expanding and practicing blindness skills and self-advocacy,
receive work readiness training, engage in career exploration, and
participate in other activities designed to increase independence and
enhance self-confidence resulting in a successful passageway to
postsecondary academic success, high-quality employment, and community
integration.  

 

Please consider becoming a Mentor. Mentors are the backbone of the NFB of
Georgia Operation Passageway Mentoring Program. 

 

AND +++++++

 

Are you a blind student, transitioning from age 14, mid-teens through early
adulthood age 21 and want to improve your blindness and self-advocacy
skills, and acquire the knowledge, tools, confidence, and support system to
successfully pursue your educational and career goals?  

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is accepting applications
for Mentees throughout Georgia for its new Operation Passageway Mentoring
Program.

 

Join the NFB of Georgia Operation Passageway Mentoring Program as a Mentee
as we increase your participation in the vocational rehabilitation process,
with a resulting outcome of postsecondary academic success, high-quality
employment, and community integration.  

 

As a mentee, you will be matched with several committed, caring, and
successful blind mentors who will guide, assist, and support you as you
build your future.

 

Please consider becoming a Mentee, we are committed to helping you reach
your greatest potential.  

 

For more information on becoming a Mentor or a Mentee and to fill out an
application for consideration, please contact: 

 

Jo Ann Johnson, Coordinator 

NFB of Georgia Operation Passageway Mentoring Program

NFB Office Phone:  (404) 371-1000

Cell:  (678) 451-3975  

E-mail:  jjohnson at nfbga.org

NFB of Georgia Website:   <http://www.nfbga.org> www.nfbga.org

 

 

 

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