[VABS] Fwd: Job Seekers: Pursue the career you want.

Sat May 13 23:22:54 UTC 2023

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> From: Kane Brolin <kbrolin65 at gmail.com>
> Date: May 12, 2023 at 9:02:05 PM EDT
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: Fwd: Job Seekers: Pursue the career you want.
> 
> Good evening.
> 
> The Employment Committee of the National Federation of the Blind has
> just passed along the below information to would-be job seekers in our
> organization.  A lot is going on these next two months.  As a member
> of the Employment Committee, I wish to clarify a few points from the
> jump.  Thank you in advance for your attention.
> 
> There is a seminar focused on employment with the federal government
> on Thursday evening,June 15 starting at 8:00 PM Eastern.  This is
> virtual.  Zoom login info is forthcoming.  So if employment with the
> United States government is interesting to you,  I encourage you to
> plug into this even if you are not planning to attend National
> Convention in person in Houston.
> 
> The other events scheduled for the first three days in July, require
> all participants to be in person in Houston.  The Employment Committee
> meeting on the morning of Saturday, July 1 is open to all, except that
> you must be at National Convention to take part.  Same with the Job
> Explorer/Job Seeker Seminar on Saturday afternoon, July 1; with the
> NFB Career Fair on Sunday afternoon, July 2; with the Upward Mobility
> seminar on Monday evening, July 3; and with the pre-ETS programming
> being made available to select participants.
> 
> Finally:  If you do intend to be in Houston and want to take part in
> the Career Fair--that is, to actually speak with employers about the
> possibility of their hiring you--register for the Career Fair in
> advance of National Convention.  The registration for Career Fair is
> separate from registration for National Convention.  Go to
> https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration.
> 
> One final point:  If you are serious about making the most of Career
> Fair, it will help for you to attach a completed résumé to the Career
> Fair online application so that prospective employers will see your
> résumé before they meet you.  Technically, a résumé is not required.
> If you do intend to submit your résumé, expect that it will be shared
> with any and all employer participants before the Career Fair happens.
> It's even possible that an employer could contact you before they meet
> you at Career Fair to start the conversation early.  If you choose to
> submit a résumé, you must attach it at the same time as you complete
> your online application.  You may not save a draft of your Career Fair
> application and come back to finish it later or to add the résumé
> piece later; you must include your résumé at the time you apply and
> must fill out and submit this entire online application piece in one
> sitting.
> 
> I wish you all to have off-the-chain success in your endeavors.
> 
> Cordially,
> 
> Kane Brolin
> Member, NFB Employment Committee
> President, Indiana State Affiliate
> National Federation of the Blind
> (574)386-8868 (mobile)
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2023 22:00:29 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Job Seekers: Pursue the career you want.
> To: Kane Brolin <kbrolin65 at gmail.com>
> 
> 
> 
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> OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLIND JOBSEEKERS AT CONVENTION AND MORE
> 
> With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind
> people achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities.
> Ensuring blind people have those opportunities to learn about and seek
> employment is one of the National Federation of the Blind's year-round
> priorities.
> 
> Here is a glimpse of some employment-related programming that we are
> offering before and at our 2023 National Convention [2] in Houston, July
> 1-6.
> 
> WHERE THE BLIND WORK
> 
> June 15, 8:00 p.m., eastern via Zoom
> 
> This panel discussion is part of our _Where the Blind Work_ webinar series
> and features blind professionals working in federal government
> contracting--a method of conducting business across a variety of government
> business interests. This has recently been made more available as an
> entryway to long-term government service. Three high achievers in
> government contracting will talk about their achievements, keys to their
> success, and what their typical day looks like. Preregistration information
> coming soon! Learn about another place Where the Blind Work.
> 
> CONVENTION EVENTS, SPONSORED BY EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
> 
> We prioritize employment opportunities for the blind. Our Employment
> Committee offers many opportunities for jobseekers and young professionals
> at our national convention, including:
> 
>    * The annual Employment Committee Meeting, July 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m.,
> central: Join the committee for fascinating presentations and to learn
> about past and future events, opportunities to support the committee's
> mission, ask questions, and influence the direction of the committee.
>    * JOBS Seminar, July 1 2:00-5:00 p.m., central: Two separate rooms with
> guided discussions: "Explorers" focus on career preparation and "Seekers"
> focus on getting jobs. Choose the one that fits you best.
>    * In-person Career Fair, July 2: Meet national and regional employers,
> including some convention sponsors, interested in hiring you. This is your
> first step to a great future. Preregistration [3] is required.
>    * Upward Mobility Seminar, July 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m., central: You have a
> job, but what's next? Consider innovative and entrepreneurial means to
> further your career.
> 
> CAREER QUEST
> 
> We are sponsoring Career Quest. Up to twenty-five pre-employment transition
> services (Pre-ETS) qualified students from vocational rehabilitation
> agencies around the country will attend the 2023 National Federation of the
> Blind Convention. Participants will attend seminars focusing on the five
> required Pre-ETS areas of service, culminating in an intensive curriculum
> that will help them develop independence skills, explore career
> opportunities, learn about self and organizational advocacy, and so much
> more. For further information, please contact Daniel Frye at DFrye at nfb.org;
> 410-659-9314, extension 2393.
> 
> We look forward to offering you these and other opportunities to raise
> expectations of the blind.
> 
> ABOUT NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with
> opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of
> equality. Pursue the career you want. Connect with and support more talent.
> 
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