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  Issue # 8 | November 2023
Pre-ETS Corner: Hello, November!
Ready or not, winter is coming our way, Michiganders! As we head indoors to stay warm, it’s the perfect time to explore podcasts curated for individuals experiencing blindness or low vision. Check out the following podcasts:
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Leader Dogs for the Blind: Taking the Lead Podcast
Airing every other Thursday, this podcast brings awareness to issues in the blindness community. Guest share stories, experiences and more. This podcast can be found wherever you stream podcasts or on the Leader Dog website at LeaderDog.org/Taking-the-Lead.
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American Printing House: Change Makers Podcast
American Printing House (APH) envisions a future that belongs to everyone. This podcast focuses on change makers who are making a difference for people who are blind or low vision. Start listening to Change Makers: A Podcast from APH on BuzzSprout.com.
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Mississippi State University National Technical Assistance Center on Blindness & Low Vision: Employment Insights Podcast
The team at the NRTC is committed to improving employment outcomes for people with vision loss. Listen as they interview people from the BVI community, bringing a wealth of information and advice to help you along your own employment journey. This podcast can be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For more information, please visit the Employment Insights Podcast website.
Don’t see your favorite podcast listed? Email Mary Shackley at shackleym@michigan.gov to share it with us!
Also, don't forget to check out the Pre-ETS/Transition Services page on the BSBP website and see what new and exciting programs we have planned. Explore, sign up and connect with your counselor today for any questions.
Here is what’s coming up:
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Nov. 15: Macomb Family Engagement: The Road to Success (Clinton Township)
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Nov. 17-19: Intro to Culinary Arts (Kalamazoo)
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Dec. 15-17: "Survivor" in the Workplace (Kalamazoo)
Interested in finding additional information about all the programs listed? Please click the "program link" button in the Upcoming Events section below.
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Our goal is to help students aged 14 to 26 to successfully make the transition from high school to postsecondary education or employment. We offer a ton of exciting camps and weekend trips to help you learn while having some fun and meeting other students who are blind and visually impaired from across the state!
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--- Registration for this event closes on Friday, November 3 ---
Students will explore the Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Healthy Living Campus and their Culinary program on November 17-19. This weekend will focus on career opportunities in Culinary Arts as well as postsecondary training opportunities.
Students will tour the campus and try on their chef hats in the KVCC Culinary classroom. They’ll also compete in a hands-on master chef activity and visit the KVCC greenhouse. And as an added bonus, students will take home fun kitchen tools to help them in their own home kitchens!
If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to meet you in the kitchen! Sign up at https://bit.ly/BSBP-Culinary.
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November 15
This in-person event will encompass a panel of successfully employed individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) to share their journey to employment with high school students, families, and educators. Activities, opportunities to network and dinner will be provided.
The event will take place at the Macomb ISD building located at 44001 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township.
For more information or to register, please contact East Region Pre-ETS Consultant Samantha Duke by email at dukes3@michigan.gov or Rehabilitation Professional Onyango Johnston at johnstono@michigan.gov.
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December 15-17
This program is designed to assist students in gaining an applicable understanding of critical soft skills needed for workplace and/or post-secondary success.
Students will participate in group and individual challenges centered around popular reality series “Survivor” themed activities related to problem solving, critical thinking, appropriate attire, communication and team building.
If you think you can outthink and outlast the competition to become the Survivor in the workplace champion, we welcome you. This program will take place December 15-17 (Friday afternoon to Sunday morning) at the BSBP Training Center. Register by November 24 at https://bit.ly/BSBP-Survivor2023.
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Do you have an awesome BSBP counselor who goes above and beyond to help you (or your child) achieve your goals? Well now you can tell the world about them😊!
We would love to feature your counselor in one of our upcoming monthly newsletters! Just to sweeten the deal, if your submission is selected, you will receive a special gift courtesy of the BSBP Pre-ETS team.
Complete your quick and easy nomination at https://forms.gle/i2EkPg72Z6927xEd8.
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Not a student currently working with BSBP and want to get in on the action?
BSBP has offices across the state and can meet you in the comfort of your own home and/or school. Contact our BSBP mainline at 1-800-292-4200 to get started or visit this link for office locations.
Questions for the Pre-ETS Team? Reach out to shackleym@michigan.gov.
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