[nfbmi-talk] Employment Seminar

[Fred Wurtzel]

Hello,

 

Tonight at our Lansing Chapter meeting, some people had not seen information about the employment seminar.  I am pasting in the information from the website below:

 

Discovering Opportunities for Employment and Success

(DOES) Seminar 

 

Presented by the Michigan Association of Blind Students and the NFB of Michigan

 

When:

Friday, March 27 2015 5:00 PM - Sunday, March 29 2015 12:00 PM

 

Where:

Ramada Hotel and Conference Center,

7501 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

 

Who:

High school and college students, or anyone looking for job skills

 

Come join the Michigan Association of Blind Students for a jam-packed weekend that is all about employment and your success. At the DOES seminar you will gain: 

 

 

� Tips on building and writing a resume 

 

� Techniques on interviewing, including mock interviews 

 

� Insights from employers on what traits and skills they are looking for in new hires 

 

� tips on nonverbal communication skills 

 

� Ideas on when to disclose your disability to employers 

 

� Methods for requesting technology and reasonable accommodations in the workplace 

 

� Mentorship from successful blind adults 

 

� Skills and etiquette to navigate a business lunch 

 

� Tips and resources for advocating for yourself and others 

 

� And more. Let us know what you'd like to know 

 

 

Registration for the weekend is priced at $250. We realize that many students are cash-strapped, so financial assistance is available. 

 

Download the DOES Flier 

 

To register, fill out the form below. Registration includes all meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast) and your hotel room. You do not need to reserve a room with the hotel. 

 

Please Email Jordyn Castor at 

students at nfbmi.org 

 with any questions. 

 

Registration deadline has been extended to March 20. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015 DOES Seminar Registration 

 

Please fill out the form below, and we'll get your registration entered. 

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Registration Details 

 

The following questions will help us to taylor the weekend to your needs. 

 

 

Total registration cost is $250. If you require financial assistance, please check the box below and we will provide further details.

 

I would like to request financial assistance: 

 I would like to request financial assistance

 What is your preferred reading format? Electronic copies will also be available:

 

Preferred Reading format (Electronic copies will also be available): Large Print 

 

 Current school, if applicable:

 

Current school, if applicable: 

 

 

 What is your current job or career goal:

 

What is your current job or career goal?: 

 

 

 What skills or information do you hope to gain from this event?:

 

What skills or information do you hope to gain from this event?: 

 

 

 Are you a member of the NFB of Michigan? Membership is not required to attend this event.:

 

Are you a member of the NFB of Michigan? Membership is not required to attend this event.: Yes 

 

 List any dietary restrictions below. We will do our best to accomodate.:

 

Dietary restrictions:  

 

 

 Transportation is available from the Lansing bus station, East Lansing Amtrak, and East Lansing Michigan Flyer. Would you like transportation from one of these locations?:

 

Transportation is available from the Lansing bus station, East Lansing Amtrak, and East Lansing Michigan Flyer. Would you like transportation from one of these locations?: Yes 

If yes, provide details if known below.: 

 

 

 Do you have a service animal? If yes, we can get you a room which will be near the courtyard for dogs.:

 

Do you have a service animal? Yes 

 

 

 Do you have any pet allergies?:

 

Pet allergies:  Yes 

 

 

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Fred