NFB Project STRIVE is dedicated in providing quality programs to help meet the unique needs of blind and visually impaired youth throughout Utah. Project STRIVE instructors are positive, educated, blind adults who are fully dedicated to model, mentor, encourage and teach life, education, and employment readiness skills. These skills, along with a positive attitude towards blindness is absolutely critical for blind and visually impaired youth to transition successfully as adults.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Project STRIVE Career Fair

When: Saturday, April 14, 2011
Where: Division of Services for Blind & Visually Impaired
250 N. 1950 W. Salt Lake City
Time: 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Lunch included)
Who: Blind & Visually Impaired Youth/Young adults ages (12-26)
What: Dress for success & bring your resume (for extra Apple a Day points)

Workshop topics
  • Employability Skills
  • How to Present Your Blindness
  • Job Exploration for 12-16 year olds
  • Interview Prep for high school age to 26 years
  • DVS w/ pull-out for
    • Mock Interviews
    • BELL Jr. Mentor Interviews
    • Project STRIVE video interviews (for the NFBU state convention presentation-you could be a star)
  • Ongoing throughout the day- Resume Tutoring- bring your resume or create one
Questions or Transportation Assistance
Contact Cheralyn Creer @ cheralyn.creer@yahoo.com /801-651-55o4

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