[Ohio-talk] summer work and learn program

[Annette]

Hi Kelsey,

My daughter did this program 3 times, and it's very good at learning job skills and independent living skills, but BSBI seems pretty fussy about the rules. Even though it list the age limit as 24, they really seem to want to hear it to those still in high school or just graduated. They will try to match you with a job in a field of interest, but are limited by the companies who agree to have students from the program.

Hope this helps.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Annette Lutz

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> On Apr 4, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Kelsey Nicolay via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I have heard about the Work and Learn program at the Ohio State School for the Blind.  I am considering participating since I'm having such difficulty finding a job.  However, the invitation says that the program is open to adults ages 18-24.  I turned 25 in November and therefore barely missed the cutofs.  Therefore, do you think they would allow me to still participate? How would I go about asking them to make an exception? Would any documentation be required? Also, if I have a specific company in mind, could that be worked out?
> Thank you,
> Kelsey Nicolay
> 
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