Week of Jul 26th
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July 26, 2020
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July 27, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 28, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 29, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 30, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 31, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual |
August 1, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual |