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>JAWS for Windows knowledge could land you a job through the American Red
Cross
>The American Red Cross has built its 122-year reputation on helping
people. Now,
>thanks in part to the efforts of the South Carolina Commission for the
Blind, JAWS
>for Windows users from across the country have the opportunity to work as
blood donor
>recruiters.
>The SCCB Telecommunication Center is planning on training blind and
visually impaired
>applicants with basic JAWS skills beginning in September. Candidates who
successfully
>complete the program are guaranteed job offers. These are competitive jobs
with good
>wages, benefits and performance bonuses.
>The Red Cross has 4,000 jobs around the country and it is expecting some
higher than
>usual turnover soon because of some changes.
>The FDA approved this project after JAWS underwent a validation process to
insure
>that it would not interfere with the operation of any other software or
hardware
>being used by Red Cross.
>The SCCB Telecommunication Center is modeling this training after similar
successful
>projects that have already placed blind people in telecommunications
positions with
>the ANC Rental Corporation, the owners of Alamo and National Car Rentals.
It also
>works with Drivers’ Choice Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Mortgage
Company.
>The 12-week training program is presented in three phases — classroom
training, hands-on
>training and working with live calls.
>South Carolina residents receive rooms and meals at the rehabilitation
center on
>campus. For out of state trainees, the SCCB provides assistance in
locating off-campus
>housing, and meals.
>For additional information about these career opportunities for JAWS
users, contact
>Ed Bible at (803) 898-8786.
>
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