From njackson at BISM.org Mon Apr 3 15:51:40 2023 From: njackson at BISM.org (Nikki Jackson) Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 15:51:40 +0000 Subject: [Youth-Outreach] Introducing the BISM STAR Summer Program In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Greetings: Have you ever been told certain career paths are off limits for you due to your blindness? Have you ever rejected certain occupations because you believed you wouldn't be able to do it? The STAR Program is here to show you that there are several professions blind people can do successfully and independently even though we are told it is "unreachable." Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is excited to introduce the STAR (Students Training in Advocacy and Responsibility) Program! This 4-week, fully residential program exposes participants to a new industry each week, exploring the career options within the industry, attending job site tours, and completing real-life tasks and activities in that profession. The industries covered during the 2023 STAR Program are Education, Engineering, Hospitality, and Business. Some activities and areas of focus include 3D printing, hotel management, glass blowing, and business creation. We will also be traveling throughout the City of Baltimore, Washington DC, and Houston, Texas. Program Dates: June 18 to July 15 (including weekends) Ages eligible: 14 to 21 Student Interest Form If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Juhi Narula at jnarula at bism.org or call 410-737-2642. Best, Nikki Jackson Nikki Jackson She/Her Communications Manager Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 3345 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21227 Phone: 410-737-2615 Email: njackson at bism.org "We Positively Change People's Attitudes About Blindness." Find us on the web at : https://www.bism.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BISMpage/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BISM_Blind Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BlindIndustriesBISM