Our final YES workshop will be held on May 21 in our new headquarters. Students that attend this YES workshop will discuss and gain valuable insight and practice in how to conduct an interview, make a good first impression and network with others. During the afternoon, students will participate in an in-depth discussion and interactive activities that will help them be more comfortable and confident in disclosing information about their disability.
Who: Youth and transition-aged students (recommended age range: 14 to 24 years old) who are blind or who have low vision.
When: Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Our new headquarters at 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
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.
Please note that the session will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. 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.
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.
Did you know that Enchanted Hills, our historic camp for the blind and visually impaired located on Mt. Veeder in Napa, also accepts reservations for retreats, getaways and events of all sorts?
What are a handful of motivated young blind people doing at the LightHouse early on a Saturday? The LightHouse Youth Program provides programming all year for energized youth who are blind or have low vision. One Saturday last month, the day went something like this:
This year the LightHouse has begun branching out in new directions, not just with our new San Francisco headquarters but in all parts of the world. One of the most important parts of our expansion is an emphasis on current and cutting-edge technology. As such, we were asked to coordinate a dedicated event at the mecca of all things tech, art and media: South by Southwest (SXSW) 2016 in Austin, Texas.
Fine-tune your craft this summer at Music Academy at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, California.
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.)
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”