<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Hello!</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Check out the opportunities to learn about careers filled by our blind community peers. I just noticed that our beloved Bonnie Lucas is one of the presenters!</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The first event is this Thursday, April 24th, from 4-5 PM Alaska Time. The registration is below.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Best,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Linda</div><div dir="ltr">NFB of Alaska Board Secretary</div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color:black;">Register for Upcoming Employment Events</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Below is a list of our upcoming employment events.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Where The Blind Work Webinar</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">This Thursday, April 24, 8:00-9:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Join us for an informative discussion with a panel of Human Services professionals. They will share their work routines and effective techniques they use to be successful. Meet our panelists:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Miranda Borka, Crisis Line Clinical Supervisor, Virginia</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">John David Townsend, Clinical Social Worker, Florida</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Bonnie Lucas, Licensed Social Worker/Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, New York</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38516&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Register for Where the Blind Work Webinar</a> by Thursday at 5 p.m., Eastern.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">National Convention Career Fair</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., Central</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">New Orleans Marriott</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38563&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Attend the National Federation of the Blind in-person career fair, held during the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38518&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">National Convention</a>. This is the largest gathering of blind people in the world, and attracts employers from the private, state, and non-profit sectors nationwide.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">This event is free for jobseekers, who must register in advance. Upon registration, you will receive additional information to help you prepare for the career fair. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38519&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Sign up for the National Convention Career Fair</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Please direct all questions to Charles Bennett, jobseeker liaison, at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38520&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">cbennett@cocenter.org</a>.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Career Quest Program</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Tuesday, July 8 \u2013 Sunday, July 13, 2025</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">New Orleans Marriott</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Blind students, it is time to take charge of your future. Register for the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Career Quest Program, an exclusive week-long program held during the NFB National Convention. This dynamic program is designed for blind and low-vision students eager to explore career opportunities, gain hands-on experience with access technology, and develop valuable professional connections.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38521&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Complete the Career Quest Interest Application</a> to learn more and secure your spot today.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Please direct all questions to Employment Program Coordinator, Nikki Jackson at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38522&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">njackson@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. For more information, contact <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38523&qid=11227023" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">employment@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2404.</span></p>
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