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Author: rrueda

Seeking Interested Candidates for Our New CareerConnect Advisory Committee

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We’re looking for several professionals to serve on our CareerConnect Advisory Committee.  We are inviting Rehabilitation Counselors, Teacherā€™s of the Visually Impaired, Transition Specialists and Employment Coordinatorā€™s to apply to serve on our CareerConnect Advisory Committee. The goals of our CareerConnect Advisory Committee include: Collaborating on providing timely and relevant articles, blogs and resources for … Continued

Of Shorter Days & Brighter Nights: ā€œStreet Smartā€ for the Dark

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Expanded Core Curriculum , Independence , O&M , Orientation and Mobility , Safety , Travel
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Whether you are running down to the neighborhood Starbucks to fetch a tasty Frappuccino, or walking three-blocks to catch the school bus or heading home from your after-school job, chances are good that you are navigating your neighborhood pathways and street crossings. Autumn is in full swing.  For many of us, the sunset is already … Continued

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): From Passive to Proactive!

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Employment , NDEAM
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As we embrace the cooler nights of autumn and our thoughts turn to apple cider and perhaps pumpkin pie, a 31-day event graces us with its presence each October when we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).  Marked with a Presidential proclamation and observances from coast to coast, why do we pay so much … Continued

Putting the APH into CareerConnect: a look at the past, present and our futuristic plans

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Career Exploration , Education , Employment , Networking
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Written by, Richard Rueda Some call it a blast from the past, we call it a magnificent modern day interactive resource brimming with all things career exploration and so much more. Letā€™s dive into the past, present and the future of your APH CareerConnect.  Iā€™ve been a fan and supporter of CareerConnect for nearly two … Continued

Game On: Networking Your Way to Becoming a Brave and Brilliant Professional

From: CareerConnect Blog
Categories: Mentorship , Networking , Transition
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There comes a time in our lives when trekking out of our social comfort zone becomes crucial in order to bring about oneā€™s personal and professional goals. Online research and studies show that networking skills are among one of the best means of meeting people with similar interests as well as seeking employment. My own experience with networking, first … Continued