Mississippi State Seeking Adults Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision to Join Pilot Study

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Seeking adults who are blind or have low vision to join our pilot study. 

Researchers at the National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision are testing a new job search skills training program. 

When: February 14-18, 2022 (4+ hours per day)          

Where: Online (Zoom)

What does the study involve?

·         Attend a 5-day group training program

·         Provide feedback about the training

·         Take an online survey before and after the training

·         Submit your resume before and after the training

Why participate?

·         Learn job-seeking strategies for today’s job market

·         Prepare for those tough interview questions

·         Get support from trainers and your peers

·         Help us improve the program for other blind and low vision job-seekers

Who can participate?

·         Age 18+

·         Blind or have low vision

·         Live in the United States

·         Not working but ready to work

·         Willing to attend the training during daytime hours on February 14-18, 2022

Apply now!

To find out if you qualify, click here to complete our online survey. Space is limited! Please respond by February 8, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Katerina Sergi at ksergi@colled.msstate.edu or 662-325-8231.

Feel free to share this information with anyone you know who may be interested in participating. *This study has been reviewed by MSU HRPP and was granted an Exemption Determination (Study #IRB-21-403).

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