Blind Employment Webinars
Welcome to Blind Ambition’s Employment Webinar Series, a transformative initiative designed to empower visually impaired individuals to enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence. In collaboration with the RNIB, we deliver a series of tailored Zoom courses aimed at equipping blind and partially sighted people with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s job market. These courses are provided free of charge, ensuring accessibility for all.
About the Webinar Series
Our Employment Webinar Series spans over 16 weeks, covering a comprehensive range of topics essential for career development and personal growth. Each session is carefully crafted to address the unique challenges faced by visually impaired job seekers, providing practical tools and strategies to overcome them.
Course Topics
1. Your Legal Rights: Disclosing Your Disability
Understand your rights in the workplace and how to effectively disclose your disability to employers.
2. Support from Access to Work
Learn about the Access to Work programme and how it can provide support and funding for your employment journey.
3. How to Find a Support Worker
Get guidance on finding and hiring a support worker to assist you in your professional life.
4. Confidence and Resilience
Build your confidence and resilience, essential qualities for navigating the job market and workplace challenges.
5. Personal Branding
Discover how to create a strong personal brand that reflects your strengths and professional goals.
6. How to Present Yourself
Learn effective presentation skills to make a positive impression in professional settings.
7. Goal Setting
Set realistic and achievable goals to guide your career path.
8. A Skills Audit and SWOT Analysis
Conduct a thorough skills audit and SWOT analysis to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
9. CV Presentation
Craft a compelling CV that stands out to employers and highlights your qualifications.
10. Digital Skills Part 1
Develop essential digital skills needed in today’s workplace.
11. Digital Skills Part 2
Further enhance your digital proficiency with advanced techniques and tools.
12. Preparing for Interview Part 1
Learn the fundamentals of interview preparation, from research to practice questions.
13. Preparing for Interview Part 2
Dive deeper into advanced interview techniques and strategies for success.
14. Be Your Own Boss – Start a Business
Explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship and learn how to start your own business.
15. Training, Education, and Apprenticeships
Discover opportunities for further training, education, and apprenticeships to enhance your skills and career prospects.
16. Study Skills and Further Job Search Support
Develop effective study skills and receive additional support for your job search efforts.
Join Us
We invite all visually impaired individuals to take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance their employability and achieve their career goals. Our webinars are designed to be interactive and engaging, providing a supportive community for participants to share experiences and learn from each other.
For more information and to register for our upcoming webinars, please visit our website.
Together, let’s break down barriers and create a more inclusive and equitable workforce. Join BlindAmbition’s Employment Webinar Series today and take the next step towards a brighter future.