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Jul 25(1 event)

(All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

(All day)
Jun 27 Jul 25

Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

The four-week long intensive has the following components:

Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

  1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
  2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
    • Professional presentation and first impressions
    • Understanding employer expectations
    • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
    • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

NOTE:

Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
  2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

Jul 26(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop


Jul 26

July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays

There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

Jul 27(3 events)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop


Jul 27

July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays

There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech


Jul 27

Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

We’ll talk all things accessible games, from dice games you can play with others, to text adventure games, to where to find play throughs of video games by blind and low vision gamers. WE hope this session will make you want to say, “Yahtzee!”

RSVP for Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series


Jul 27

July 27 through 30 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Pacific, daily

Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more.

STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers.

There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link.

Jul 28(2 events)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop


Jul 28

July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays

There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series


Jul 28

Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more.

STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers.

There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link.

Jul 29(2 events)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop


Jul 29

July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays

There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series


Jul 29

Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more.

STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers.

There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link.

Jul 30(4 events)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop


Jul 30

July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays

There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

4:00 pm: Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto/An afternoon of Information with Esmerelda Soto


Jul 30

Una Tarde de Información con Esmeralda Soto , Cuándo: Viernes 30 de julio de 2021 de 4 pm a 5 pm a través de la plataforma virtual Zoom. Únase a nosotros, traiga preguntas y por favor pase la palabra. Esmeralda le proporcionará información sobre los servicios y programas de LightHouse. Además, esta será una oportunidad para traer nuevos amigos para aprender sobre nuestra organización y también nos gustaría escuchar sus pensamientos y comentarios sobre nuestros programas actuales de español o cualquier sugerencia que pueda tener. Si usted está interesado, por favor confirme su asistencia con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. *RSVP antes del 29 de julio Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto , When: Friday, July 30,2021 from 4 pm-5 pm via Zoom virtual platform. Join us, bring questions and please pass the word around. Esmeralda will be providing you with information on LightHouse services and programs. This will be an opportunity to bring new friends along to learn about our organization and we also would like to hear your thoughts and feedback on our current Spanish programs or any suggestions you may have. If you are interested, please RSVP with Esmeralda Soto at 415-694-7323 or esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. *RSVP by July 29

4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series


Jul 30

Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more.

STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers.

There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link.

7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Give Back Concert Series


Jul 30

Due to technical difficulties earlier in the month, Masceo had to end his performance earlier than scheduled. To make it up to all of his fans and friends at camp, there will be make up concert on Friday July 30 from 7 to 8 PM.  Join us via Facebook Live for a Virtual Concert performed by Masceo Williams live from Enchanted Hills Camp!
Jul 31

The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.

The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!

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