[NFBV-Announce] Career Fair at Washington Seminar (Monday, 1/29)

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Hi Job Seekers:

 

While we encourage members to participate in our Washington Seminar programming, please know that you can just attend the career fair and are not required to attend the 2024 Washington seminar to participate in this job fair.


Register for In-Person Career Fair in D.C.


Legislative change. Exciting opportunities. Professional networking.

Monday, January 29, 2024, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Washington Seminar Career Fair
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol
550 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/550+C+Street,+SW,+Washington,+DC+20024?entry=gmail&source=g> 

Join us for an in-person career fair at Washington Seminar <https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar> , where hundreds of members convene in DC to improve the lives of blind people in America. We expect employers from the federal, state, and non-profit sectors in the DC and surrounding areas.

We strongly encourage jobseekers to register <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration> , but walk-ins will be admitted. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 12, 2024.

1.	Career Fair – Jobseeker Registration <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration> 
2.	Career Fair – Employer Registration <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-employer-registration> 


For Jobseekers: Maximize Your Career Fair Experience


January 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Eastern via Zoom

Join our virtual seminar for tips and tricks for success at your career fair. Register at the above link for Zoom details. Please contact us beforehand with accommodations needs, including captioning and Spanish translation.


Career Fair Timeline


1.	Friday, January 12, 5:00 p.m., Eastern: Virtual Career Fair registration deadline
2.	Thursday, January 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Eastern: Maximizing Your in-Person Career Fair Experience
3.	Week of January 22:

1.	Jobseekers receive employer information spreadsheets.
2.	Employers receive jobseeker resumés.
3.	Jobseekers and employers set up interviews.

4.	Monday, January 29, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Eastern: In-Person Career Fair

For more information on the career fair, please contact Jennifer Wenzel, Employment Committee Chair and Employer Liaison, at jenwen319 at gmail.com <mailto:jenwen319 at gmail.com> , or Rachel Kuntz, Jobseeker Liaison, at rkuntz at saavi.us <mailto:rkuntz at saavi.us> .


About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives


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 Nikki Jackson, Employment Programs Coordinator at njackson at nfb.org <mailto:njackson at nfb.org>  or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.

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