MCB Employment Services staff work cooperatively with MCB VR counselors to prepare consumers for the job search process. Direct services are flexible based on each job seeker's individual need and can include:
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Resume and cover letter development
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Business correspondence creation
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Mock interviewing
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Employment networking strategies
These activities have been recognized as problem areas for any job seeker but pose unique difficulties for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
We can also assist in job searches and provide information on job fairs and hiring events.
Summer Internship Program
Early work experience leads to long term vocational success, but people with disabilities often face greater challenges getting their first job offer. MCB works to increase the percentage of people with a disability in the workforce. Our annual Summer Internship Program, which started in 2003, is a unique public-private partnership that creates valuable opportunities for high school and college students who are blind and visually impaired, as well as consumers looking to re-enter the workforce. The participants are provided competitive internship positions throughout the Commonwealth and the opportunity to develop professional skills in real-world settings. MCB provides a stipend for each intern and the adaptive technology necessary to perform the job duties.
Visions of Employment Webinar
Employers are invited to learn about the support MCB provides before, during and after the hiring process. From initial recruitment through workplace accommodations — employers who have successfully hired qualified persons who are blind and visually impaired share their experiences working with MCB.
Employers: Register NOW for the 2023 Visions of Employment Webinar on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Reverse Job Fair
Consumers who are ready to apply their skills and experiences in the workplace will give a short pitch to introduce themselves and present their skills and experiences to hiring managers and industry professionals in attendance.
Employers: Register NOW for the 2023 Virtual Reverse Job Fair on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday, October 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We encourage employers to attend both dates as there will be different job seekers at each session.