Applications now open for a week-long employment boot camp
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We’re excited to open our applications to an exciting week-long event for job seekers. The Career Support and Employment Program with the CNIB Foundation Alberta is ready for Employment Skills Boot Camp 2019!
When: March 24-29, 2019
Where: Calgary, Alberta
Who: Job seekers with sight loss
This week-long event hosted in Calgary will provide job readiness skills sessions to twelve Albertans with sight loss between the ages of 20-30. Accommodations and meals are provided to each participant.
We’re looking for interested clients of the CNIB Foundation and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Alberta to connect with the Career Support Program staff to apply.
Interested? Want to know more?
Contact Ted or phone 403-261-7217 by March 15 for more information.
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