ACB Focus: Employment

20230703 1600 Meet the All New APH ConnectCenter Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media   Are you career curious, interested in information and resources for adults, or in finding tools to support families with children who are blind or have low vision? The ConnectCenter is celebrating its fifth birthday with APH. Participants joined Katie Frederick and Richard Rueda from the APH Connec...

20230703 1600 Running to Win-A Blind Attorneys experience to Seek Public Office Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Ollie Cantos a blind City Council person, spoke on his experiences in the political field and his legal career.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co

20230701 1300 RSVA-All about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 4   This session highlighted the Business Enterprise Program in Illinois so participants will learn how they train vendors, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales number of facilities number of vendors etc. They also learne...

20230624 1300 Solutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Workday Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4   The presenter for this session was Brian Hartgen, Hartgen Consultancy.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co

20230624 1300 You Got the Job-Now What Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Have you been looking for a job or seeking out a promotion and were unsure of how to negotiate for the accommodations you require to be successful? Have you felt like you deserved a promotion but didn't know what to do next? Whether it's figuring out what accommodations are needed, how to take those brave...

20230624 1130 Bots, AI, social media, and Virtual Exploring the brave new world of the future career search. Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Attendees learned about artificial intelligence's impact on future career searches, and how best to prepare for these changes. Facilitator: Peter Altschul, Creating Common Ground Consultant, Columbia MO Panelists: Melanie Sinohui, Senio...

20230623 1430 Panel discussion with the experts-Leverage technology in work, play and life. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   MS product engineers gathered to answer questions based on user experience scenarios across industries. Attendees learned best practices and resources from the product experts including Windows, Teams, Cloud &, AI, and Seeing AI.   Edited By:  Larry...

20230623 1130 Perfecting Professionalism on Paper Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Entering and navigating the hiring process can be challenging for current students. We reviewed the basics and some well-kept corporate secrets of what makes a good resume. During this virtual event, students were able to ask questions about do's and don'ts to help them create a strong resume t...

20230624 1000 Making a Big Difference with Rehabilitation Coaching Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3   **          Do you want to win at the Game? Try getting a coach. Imagine how your rehabilitation experience would have been if you had had a coach by your side preparing you for your IPE and helping you through your meetings with your counselor. Attendees heard about a project...

20220706 NIB Virtual Breakfast Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Attendees joined NSITE, National Industries for the Blinds new national workforce enterprise that connects talent to opportunity.   Edited By:  John Gassman   Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co

20220704 Selling Yourself - How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Participants joined: · Sara Freemen Smith, an HR professional on the ACB Employment Committee · Pam Shaw, an entrepreneur, and IVIE member · Kaila Allen, recent new-hire and ACB Next Generation member ** as they shared their experiences with written, verbal, an...

20220703 RSVA - Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Our speaker was Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President and retired technology specialist.   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co

20220702 RSVA - Outlook Enrichment Assistance Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   What is "Outlook Enrichment Assistance?" Attendees learned about the differing technologies and skills training that assist those entering the vending program and other careers. Presenters: ·         Paulette Monthei BSW, MPA, Enrichment Executive Director, Omaha, Nebraska ·         Alex Curtis, N...

20220702 Pitch in an Elevator - Talking It Up When You Are Going Down Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   Many of us find it difficult to talk about ourselves but being able to make an impression in a few short seconds is an integral part of networking and sometimes even landing that job opportunity. Attendees joined the ACB Employment Committee as we collaborated with participants in a...

20220702 RSVA - The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   Participants learned the benefits of this career option and how states find recruits. Attendees also learned the skills needed and the education and training that is provided. Presenters: ·        Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for...

20220702 RSVA - All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   This session highlighted the Business Enterprise Program in Nebraska. Participants learned how vendors are trained, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. Attendees also learned how b...

20220625 Social Security at Work Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned how to address the tensions between SSDI, SSI and money earned while working. Panelists: • Lori Scharff, Certified Financial Incentive Professional, Waynesboro, VA • Chris Peterson, Founder, President and CEO, Penny Forward, Richfield MN Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-focus-em...

20220625 Do you really need Indeed? Indeed you might Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned to leverage Indeed.com to jumpstart their job search. Presenter: Don Horvath, Senior Instructor, Helen Keller National Center, Sand Point, NY. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co