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Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus

Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus

FromHeard & Empowered


Ep #2: How NIB Works and How NSITE Connects the Blind to Job Opportunities with Dr. Jonathan Lucus

FromHeard & Empowered

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to enhance the personal and economic independence of blind and visually impaired folks by creating, sustaining, and improving employment opportunities. It works with programs that offer a range of opportunities, and one of these is NSITE. Dr. Hoby Wedler is joined by Executive Director of NSITE, Dr. Jonathan Lucus, who talks about how the program connects employers with talented, dedicated people who are blind or visually impaired, to meet their workforce needs.   Tune in this week to learn more about NSITE’s mission, vision, and goals, and exactly how NSITE works. Find out how NSITE equips the blind and visually impaired community with the skills they need to navigate the interview process and find work in specific industries, how blind and visually impaired folks can benefit from their resources, and how employers can work with NSITE to actively recruit blind and visually impaired people to join their workforce.   For full transcript and show notes, please visit: https://heardandempowered.org/2
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (28)

The Heard & Empowered podcast is where the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community finds job inspiration, career opportunities, and a path to success. Presented by National Industries for the Blind—a leader in job creation for BVI individuals—this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving professionally in a sighted world. Join the host, Dr. Hoby Wedler, every week on Wednesday, as he and his guests dismantle stereotypes, offer expert advice, and share success stories to help you build a fulfilling career and an enriching life. Discover more at HeardAndEmpowered.org. This podcast is for you if you’re asking yourself: *What kind of job can I find since I’m blind? *How can I build a fulfilling career despite my visual impairment? *What are some of the best accessible places to work? *Are there companies that really care about DEI? *What resources are available to help BVI persons succeed professionally? *How can I overcome workplace biases and challenges as BVI? *What steps can I take to get started and find a meaningful job? *Where can I find employers who value my skills and abilities? *How can I ask for BVI accommodations at work? *Should I disclose or not my visual impairment? Every week, the show will dive into one or more of these topics and beyond. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode!