Hello, Listers,
Excuse my cross posting, but I thought that some of you
might be Interested in these topics.
This message contains information about the January 9th and February 6th
seminars
and links to the audio files from our December Professional Development
Seminar.
Best regards,
Edwin
What Does It Take to Be Job Ready? It isn't just software, so come
find out what else is required.
The third seminar of this series given jointly by eSight Careers Network
and the Adaptive Solutions for Independence will take place on Wednesday,
January 9, 2002.
Jane Thompson, Career Development and Lynnette Tatum, Senior
Instructor of the Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP)
will be the guest speakers. CCVIP provides free career development
assistance for qualified individuals. Discover the CCVIP challenge,
which invites you to take a closer look at your own skills, in order
to gain an objective view of your readiness for the competitive job market.
The Seminar is held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the offices of
The Associated Blind, Inc., which are located at 110 William Street, 9th
Floor
(between John & Fulton Streets), in the heart of New York City's financial
district. To register for this free seminar, get travel directions or if
you require special accommodations please contact Irene Del Moral at
(212) 766-6800 extension 110. You can also register online. Just go
to www.eSightCareers.net and select the link: What Does It Take To Be Job
Ready? Discover the CCVIP Challenge.
Please note: space is limited and registration is required.
Anyone unable to attend can still participate.
E-mail questions to [log in to unmask]
and those received on or before Monday, January 7, will
be presented during the question and answer portion, time permitting.
This seminar will be recorded and will be made available on eSight
Careers Network (www.eSightCareers.net).
Upcoming Seminar:
Topic: PROS (Professional Re-Employment Outplacement and Staffing Services
Date: February 6th, 2002
PROS (Professional Re-Employment Outplacement and Staffing Services)
offers a full range of professional outplacement, career transition and
retraining and staffing services to professionals and corporations -
at no cost.
Plan to attend February 6, if you're in New York City.
On another note, the Audio files from our December Professional Development
Seminar are now online at eSight Careers network.
You can listen to Jeffrey S. Klare, Equality Staffing's chief operating
officer, discussed Equality Staffing's approach to providing job placement
services for professionals with disabilities from our 8, 2001, Professional
Development Seminar in Real Audio or Windows Media Player formats.
1. Overview of Employment of People With Disabilities:
Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_a.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_a.wma
2. Internships and Questions and Answers:
Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_b.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_b.wma
3. More Questions and Answers
Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_c.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_12_05/12_05_01_equality_c.wma
The Associated Blind, Inc. is a privately funded, 501 (c)(3)
non-profit agency founded in 1938 to promote autonomy and
self-determination through economic independence. eSight Careers
Network and Adaptive Solutions for Independence are initiatives of
The Associated Blind, Inc.
Please pass the word to friends, colleagues and clients. All are welcome.
Thanks,
Edwin Montanez
Member Services Team
eSight Careers Network™
Where people who are visually impaired or physically disabled
build resources for managing their careers.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
URL: http://www.eSightCareers.net
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