[nfbmi-talk] mentors and students needed

[Lydia Schuck]

Thought some of us in the NFB of Michigan might be interested in this.

Employment Mentoring Project Seeking Students & Professionals Who are
Legally Blind
Posted by RRTC2 on 10/25/2011 at 4:44 PM
Employment Mentoring Project 
Seeking Students & Professionals Who are Legally Blind 

It’s tough to find a job in today’s economy, even with a college degree.
We are conducting a nationwide research project to see if pairing college
students who are legally blind with mentors who are also legally blind
will help! 

BENEFITS 
•Participate in an interactive career mentoring program 
•Access career development resources 
•Assist in research that seeks to benefit the blind community 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
•Participate for approximately 1 year 
•Complete online activities 
•Engage in face-to-face interaction in your local area as part of the
mentoring relationship 

ELIGIBILITY 
• All participants must be legally blind and able to access online
materials. 
• Students: Must be under age 35 and graduating from college/grad school
between April 2012 and December 2014. 
• Professionals: Must be currently employed or recently retired. 

INTERESTED? 
Complete the online eligibility survey: 
Students: http://tiny.cc/mentor-students 
Mentors: http://tiny.cc/mentor-professionals 

For more info, contact Jamie O’Mally at 
662-325-2001 or at rrtc2 at colled.msstate.edu 
Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision at
Mississippi State University