<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">VISIONS will be once again,</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">offering our residential work readiness program at VCB, our residential facility in Rockland County.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">The dates are </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span class="">Monday, July 15th through Friday, July 19th</span></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Last year's session was a tremendous success, and we hope to build upon that experience in our second year of conducting this program.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">I've copied the flyer in the body of this email, and have also attached it as a word document.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Please contact me should you have any additional questions.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">ANNOUNCING VISIONS 2013</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">RESIDENTIAL WORK READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. When: </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span class="">Monday July 15, 2013 to Friday July 19, 2013</span></span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Where: VISIONS Center on Blindness (VCB), Spring Valley, NY</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">VISIONS Work Readiness Training Program (Soft Skills) is a professional development seminar designed to strengthen participants understanding of the many complex nuances of the job search including:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Career exploration: Resources to make intelligent career choices</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">and remain aware of the ever changing nature of the job market.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Job seeking: Acquiring tools used to find employment opportunities,</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">and the best ways to wield them.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Volunteering: A way to develop skills while demonstrating your</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">abilities to a potential employer.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Networking: How to make valuable connections which could lead to a</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">job.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. Interviewing: "What are the dos and don'ts", and disclosing your</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">disability in a positive, productive manner.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. What interviewers are looking for: Learn first-hand from a panel of</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">employers.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">. The benefits system: An overview of how returning to work will</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">impact your SSI, SSDI, housing, and other entitlements.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">This five day session will be held at VISIONS Center on Blindness, a residential rehabilitation facility in Rockland County.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">The setting is ideal for job seekers who do not live in a location that is in close proximity to existing programs that offer Work Readiness Training.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Other individuals who are interested in participating and may do better in a residential setting, are also welcome to attend.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills by day, and at night they can take advantage of VCB's various amenities such as a heated swimming pool, self guided nature trail, library, recreation lounges, an adapted computer center and wireless internet connection throughout the facility.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Roundtrip transportation will be provided from Visions at Selis Manor at</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">135 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, to VISIONS VCB and back.</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">If you think that you have consumers that would benefit from this training, or have any questions about the program, or would like to make a referral, please contact Michael Cush at</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<a href="tel:%28212%29%20625-1616%20ext.%20139" value="+12126251616" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">(212) 625-1616 ext. 139</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"> or </span><a href="mailto:mcush@visionsvcb.org" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">mcush@visionsvcb.org</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"> Michael J. Cush Director of Workforce Development / Adults VISIONS/Services</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">New York, NY, 10013</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Phone: </span><a href="tel:%28212%29%20625-1616%20Ext.%20139" value="+12126251616" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">(212) 625-1616 Ext. 139</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Mobile: </span><a href="tel:%28917%29%20572-1180" value="+19175721180" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">(917) 572-1180</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Email: </span><a href="mailto:mcush@visionsvcb.org" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">mcush@visionsvcb.org</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">Web sites:</span><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px"><a href="http://www.blindline.org/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">http://www.blindline.org</a><br style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">
<a href="http://www.visionsvcb.org/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333015441895px">http://www.visionsvcb.org</a><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">
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