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 Dec. 5th seminar and links to
the audio FILES FROM our last PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT seminar.

Best regards,
Edwin

The second seminar of this Series given jointly by eSight Careers Network
and the Adaptive Solutions for Independence will take place on Wednesday,
December 5, 2001.

Jeffrey S. Klare, Chief Operating Officer and one of the founders of
Equality Staffing LLC will be the guest speaker. He will
introduce this new for profit employment service
assisting corporations and organizations in the
management of diversity in the workplace.

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: Introduce yourself to Equality Staffing, a new placement service
for professionals.

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 noon of Wednesday, December 5th, 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: What does it take to be Job ready?
Date: January 9th, 2002

It isn't just software. Come find out what else is
required. It will be presented by the staff from the
Baruch College Computer Center for Visually Impaired
People.


In another note, the last Professional Development Seminar Audio is ready
to be heard.

On November 8th, The National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality
Service were the first presenters for this series of seminars to create
new career and employment opportunities for persons who are blind, visually
impaired or physically disabled. The audio of this seminar can now be listen
to at eSightCareers.net.  If you are interested in the Statler Center but
can't listen to our audio, an overview of the program is also available
to read.

For those of you who don't know what the Statler Center does, here is a
little blurb on them.

As the first project of its kind, the National Statler
Center for Careers in Hospitality Service provides disabled
individuals with the right tools for successful careers in
this rapidly growing industry. Graduates of the comprehensive
program are computer-literate and job-ready, equipped with
a thorough knowledge of hospitality industry standards.

To read An Overview of The Statler Center in text form go to:
http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=426

You can hear these three audio files either in Real Audio or Windows
Media Player format.

1. Background of Statler Center
with Overview of Training Program:

Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_a.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_a.wma

2. Application Process and Cost of Program
plus Questions and Answer Session:

Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_b.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_b.wma

3. Demonstration of Software Used by Most Hotels:

Real Audio:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_c.rm
or Windows Media Player:
http://www.esight.org/in/audio_files/2001_11_08/11_08_01_statler_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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