[Nfbc-info] Fwd: Student Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP), 2014-2015 Workshop Agenda

[Juanita Herrera]

>> For your information!

>> Student Transition & Enrichment (STEP) Weekend Workshops
>> 2014 – 2015
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>> Student Transition & Enrichment Programs are funded by referred Department of Rehabilitation Counselors.  For more information about Junior Blind’s STEP services, please contact Richard Rueda, Director of Transition Services at (888) 400-4522, ext. 460 or rrueda at juniorblind.org.
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>> STEP Weekend workshops are held on the Junior Blind Los Angeles campus at 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90043.  Beginning at 5 PM Friday, workshops run through Sunday afternoon at 3 PM.  Lodging and meals are provided with attendance to the weekend workshop.
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>> Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2014
>> Smart Money, Smart Goals!: Empowerment Through Financial Stability- Financial Planning, understanding benefits, debt management, budgeting, and paying for education.
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>> Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2014
>> First Impressions- Self-image and image projection to open doors in career and relationships: Discovering the power of networking and personal influence.
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>> Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23, 2014
>> Technology Breakthroughs: A hands on view of traditional and trendy technology and determining what will work for college and career exploration.
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>> Friday, December 19 – Sunday, December 21, 2014
>> VIP Weekend: Volunteerism, Integrity and Perseverance:  Through giving and lending a hand, learn about what it takes to network and volunteer with peers in the community.
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>> Friday, January 23 – Sunday, January 25, 2015
>> Conquering College (Part 1): From Majors to mastering financial aid requirements coupled with a campus tour, this first of two college weekend workshops will engage in the academics and requirements for higher education.
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>> Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21, 2015
>> Conquering College (Part 2): From entitlement to empowerment, navigating  accommodations, note taking, managing readers and engaging in campus enrichment.
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>> Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2015
>> Standards & Expectations: Get a reality check on what mainstream society expects from non-disabled peers.  Self advocacy, determination and more.
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>> Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19, 2015
>> Careers 101: Explore career paths, learn from blind guest speakers working their dream job and more. Overview of resumes and constructing the job toolkit will be discussed.
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>> Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2015
>> Travel Treasures:  Independent Travel- Route planning, problem solving, transportation options, and budgeting for community travel
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>> Saturday, May 16 – Monday, May 18, 2015
>> STEP-TWO, Teen Work Opportunities Assessment weekend.
>> Prepare for seven weeks of work with Junior Blind in the community.  Weekend will focus on assessment and preparing for the interview.
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>> Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2015
>> Coming Pre-Loaded- How to anticipate accommodations with emphasis on technology, disclosure, and self-advocacy from school to the community and the workplace.
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>> STEP Is now signing up students between the ages of 16-22 for the Weekend Workshops!!!
>> To find more information about the STEP Workshops, the STEP Mobile Workshops, how to get signed up with DOR,
>> Or to schedule a presentation at your school
>> Please contact
>> 323-295-4555
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>> Ethan Meigs 323-295-4555 Ext. 464
>> emeigs at juniorblind.org
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>> Richard Rueda | Director of Transition Services
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>> Junior Blind | Changing Lives Since 1953
>> 1814 Franklin St. Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612
>> Tel: (888) 400-4522 Ext 460 | Fax: (510) 446-2262
>> Email: rrueda at juniorblind.org
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>> Visit us online at www.JuniorBlind.org.
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