Thomas Pocklington Trust

We are excited to be once again releasing our next round of #GetSetProgress internship roles for visually impaired jobseekers seeking to either gain their first rung on the career ladder or return to work after experiencing sight loss. We have numerous roles in different sectors across England Wales and Scotland on offer this year.   If you are a visually impaired job seeker and interested in our 9-month paid placements, please find a list of current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/e7csMeQW   For additional information on the Get Set Progress internship programme please visit our website to find out more or email [email protected]   #Internships #InternshipOpportunity #Careers RNIB Senclude Limited Leeds Playhouse Beacon Vision Transport for All Nystagmus Network 4Sight Vision Support Herts Vision Loss Kent Association For The Blind Visibility Scotland Sight Scotland Redway HR Ltd BURY SOCIETY FOR BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE General Optical Council Seable Holidays MyVision Oxfordshire [image description: a group of individuals of various ages and backgrounds who were the 2023 GSP cohort who are seated and standing in two rows. There is a white guide dog sitting on the floor among them. The background is a plain white wall, and at the top of the image, there is text that reads “Get Set Progress internship programme.”] 

#Vacancy - Exciting opportunity to join Beacon Visionas Communications Intern • Salary: £22,464 per year • Hours: 36 hours per week • Contract: Fixed term, 9 months • Location: Sedgley, West Midlands with some hybrid working • Closing date: 13 September https://lnkd.in/g5yVw4M

I had a fantastic time at Channel 4 today at their Westminster offices supporting a great team hirining for a unique role as part of the Thomas Pocklington Trust #GetSetProgress internship programme. We met with some quality candidates and it was a pleasure getting to know each of them. It was also great having an excuse to catch up with Jamie Ward who it’s always a pleasure to speak with. As well as being given a tour of their impressive office.

Our 28th 'Eye Care & You' webinar will look into Low Vision services. Our expert speaker can answer any questions you may have on the day. When: Monday 9 September 2024 Time: 7 – 8 pm Where: online on Zoom Presented by: Dr Louise Gow, Clinical Lead for Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision, RNIB Hosted by Bhavini Makwana To register, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 020 8995 0880.

Did you know that we still have three fantastic roles open for applications as part of our #GetSetProgress internship programme? Communications Apprenticeship - MyVision Oxfordshire Volunteer Information Coordinator - 4Sight Vision Support Research Administrator - Royal Holloway, University of London Please be aware that the closing dates for all of these roles are approaching quickly so get your applications in today - https://lnkd.in/e7csMeQW #InternshipOppotunity #Employment [image description: a group of individuals of various ages and backgrounds who were the 2023 GSP cohort who are seated and standing in two rows. There is a white guide dog sitting on the floor among them. The background is a plain white wall, and at the top of the image, there is text that reads “Get Set Progress internship programme.”]

Sight Loss Council volunteers share stories about the impact of overgrown bushes, trees, and shrubs. Linn, a member of the East Sussex SLC who is registered blind, recalls a monkey puzzle tree with sharp needles growing through a garden wall she passed regularly. She said: “On several occasions, I got scratched and started bleeding. It even tore my clothing. Overgrown hedges have also hit me in the face. It’s crucial to #CutItBack so no one gets hurt.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAStw9gM #CutItBack #StreetsForAll #VisionForChange

Big thanks to Mace's JJ de Swardt and Evgeniya Vyaltseva for their summer #SkillShare session on social media, attended by our #GetSetProgress interns. Find our more: https://lnkd.in/emmCb6y7 We still have GSP internships available, apply at: https:https://lnkd.in/dxZG7kUW To become a corporate partner, contact Jen Sweeney (MinstF), or email her on [email protected]

Are you a passionate storyteller? Interested in supporting visually impaired people through various forms of media? Want to gain hands-on experience in the world of communications? MyVision Oxfordshire has a fantastic opportunity currently on offer for a visually impaired person to join their dynamic team as a Communications Apprentice. Find out more about this exciting opportunity today: https://lnkd.in/d2CXmxVd #Oxfordshire #EmploymentOppotunity [Image description: The image shows a person sitting at a desk with two computer monitors. The individual is facing the screens, which display lines of code, the other a world map The room is dimly lit, with the monitors providing most of the light. In the bottom right corner, there’s a logo with the text “Get Set Progress internship programme,”].

Samiya (20) had one-to-one support for her vision impairment right through from nursery to secondary school, but this stopped abruptly when she left school. She felt prepared for adulthood in some ways, but not in terms of her independence. Having had brilliant support that suddenly ended, she found it very daunting to work out what to do next or how to live independently. The lack of support at this key transition period into Further Education is all too familiar for blind and partially sighted young people.    The Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) identifies how vital it is to teach and support young people to develop their preparation for adulthood skills throughout their education. This involves specialist support in navigating Further and Higher Education options, accessing housing, careers education, work experience, employment, support to take personal responsibility and recognising the young person’s rights.     If Samiya had access to the CFVI when she was at school, she may have felt more prepared for adulthood. Please watch, and share her story: https://lnkd.in/egsHR8Ga Help us unlock education for all.  #UnlockingEducation  #CFVI    For more information on the CFVI please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d-8Rk8uM RNIB University of Birmingham The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

We couldn’t agree more Jamie - thank you for supporting our #GetSetProgress internship programme!