Our series of YES workshops continues. The April YES workshop will focus on tools and resources that can help students conduct more successful job searches. The workshop will start with an in-depth look at resumes and cover letters before we get into the do’s and don’ts of job searching. Students will learn from professional employment specialists as well as other low vision and blind professionals.
Who: Youth and transition-aged students (recommended age range: 14 to 24 years old) who are blind or who have low vision.
When: Saturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: LightHouse, San Francisco Headquarters
Our April workshop will focus on information and resources that will help high school and college students be more successful in higher education. Students who participate in this workshop will walk away with valuable wisdom from current students and recent graduates about how best to navigate the college system. We will discuss topics such as Disabled Students Services, what it is and how the program can help you; why you should sign up with Department of Rehabilitation and more.
Please note that the session will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and that we must ask that all parents and guardians leave no later than 15 minutes after dropping off their child participant.
If you would like more information or to register for the workshop please contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at 415-694-7372 or by email at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org.
Save the Date for our May session: Saturday, May 21
During our May YES workshop students will discuss how to conduct an interview and when and how to disclose information about your disability.
What is LightHouse YES: Youth Employment Series?
LightHouse YES: Youth Employment Series is an informative series of monthly workshops providing transition-aged youth who are blind or have low vision vital skills and practices that will help them become more successful in higher education and their chosen career path.
In January, 2016 we began this series of day long workshops designed to help youth and transition-aged students (recommended age: 14 to 24 years old) who are blind or have low vision to be prepared to become successfully employed. Through a variety of speakers and collaborative activities led by successful blind professionals, students will gain invaluable wisdom that can help them grow and shape themselves into competent blind adults.
These workshops will teach students to:
- Effectively navigate through any system to ensure you receive necessary accommodations.
- Learn about accommodations available to college students and those entering the workforce.
- Acquire access technology skills which can be applied to real world situations, and test how effective these technologies might be for yourself.
- Acquire and use blindness skills that will enrich your life and help you achieve your goals, be more confident and learn how to advocate for your needs.
- How to transition smoothly into college from high school or from college to a career.
- Develop Effective cover letters and resumes.
- Practice networking, participate in mock interviews, and understand how to make a strong and positive first impression.
- Learn how to develop, enhance and utilize your network and your relationship with peers and mentors.
When and where will the workshops be held?
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: April 30 and May 21. These workshops will be held at the LightHouse, San Francisco Headquarters.
Is there a cost?
The cost to attend one of the LightHouse Youth Employment Series workshops is $150 per student, which may be covered by Department of Rehabilitation. In addition to the day’s activities and curriculum, students will receive a light breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Last Chance to Sign Up for Cycle for Sight, our annual cycling fundraiser to support Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind
Fine-tune your craft this summer at Music Academy at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California.
Join the LightHouse Youth Program for an exciting day of interactive science and endless exploration at the San Francisco Exploratorium. Students that sign up to join us for this event will not only get the chance to experience the Exploratorium, they will be part of a team that will help train the High School Explainers be more prepared to help any future museum guests who are blind or have low vision. After we finish our activities with our new friends from the Exploratorium we have the chance to tour the museum floor until the museum closes at 5:00.
Enjoy good food, live music and entertainment by blind performers, plus a fabulous raffle and auction at Joyce Cid’s VIBES2: Just for Fun! Event. (VIBES stands for Visually Impaired and Blind Entertainment Sunday.)
