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, Senior Process Engineer, Wells Fargo, Phoenix, AZ John Robinson, President and CEO, Our Ability, Inc., Albany, NY. Edited By:  Janet Ingber

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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 Gassman

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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 that tackles the needs of specific employers. Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

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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 to train Rehab Coaches for affiliates. Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger**

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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

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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, and visual aspects of positioning yourself as the best job candidate and maximizing those networking opportunities. The panel tackled these three aspects in each of their facets of the employment/networking processes.**

Sponsored by IVIE, ACB Next Generation and the ACB Employment committee

Edited By: Brian McCallen

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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

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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, NE Vendor Trainee, Omaha, Nebraska Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger

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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 workshop setting to fine tune and share their elevator pitch. Edited By:  John Gassman

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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 the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska ·        John Gordon, Bureau Chief and Acting BEP Director, Illinois Department for the Blind, Chicago, IL ·        Patrick Martin, RSVF Vendor, Tallahassee, Florida Co-sponsored by the ACB Rehabilitation Task Force Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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