Are you or someone you know looking to restart or kick start a career despite a visual impairment? Our course, based at our Head Office in Stanmore, is designed to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in searching for a job and landing that interview.
Over six weeks , you’ll learn face to face from experienced trainers and industry experts in a supportive and accessible environment. We’ll cover topics such as job search strategies, CV writing, interview skills, assistive technology , and how to handle change and transition.
After you have completed the course, you will have access to mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals who will guide you through the job search process and help you develop your career path. Our goal is to help you achieve your career goals and facilitate an equal level playing field in the job application process.
But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of our previous participants have said:
“I feel so much more confident about my job prospects now.” – Nada, 48
“The trainers were fantastic and really went the extra mile to make sure everyone understood.” – Alexis, 22
“I never thought I could work in this field, but now I’m excited to apply for jobs!” – Richard, 61
MAB’s Employment Service understands that every person with a visual impairment is different. As a result, we have fluid processes in place, doing training differently. Our candidates go through a journey of self-acceptance, self-discovery, learning and a clear vision to employment. A benchmark for the sector, enabling people with a visual impairment with the skills and confidence to enter the work arena, for the jobs they want and not what others think they can do because of their visual impairment.
To register your interest or find out more, contact us today: info@aftb.org.uk or 020 8423 5141
FAQs
Q: What does the Employment Service cost me?
A: The course is FREE for eligible participants.
Q: How long is the course?
A: Our Clear Vision to Employment Course, brought to you by Middlesex Association for Blind’ s Employment Service, is a free 2-day-a-week for 6 weeks’ course designed specifically for individuals with visual impairments, and it incorporates various modules to guide you through the process of finding employment.
So if you’re an adult sensory team member, ECLO, GP, DWP, Jobcentre Plus staff, or council adult services representative in the London Boroughs of Ealing, Brent, Enfield, Hounslow, Richmond, Hillingdon, Haringey, Barnet, or Harrow, or someone with a visual impairment in these areas, don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Q: Will I have the right tools to get through this course?
A: Yes, we have the latest assistive technology software that aids you in having a clear vision to employment, and our course facilitators are there to guide you through every step of the way.
Q: Will I get a job after this course?
A: We will only open the door, but you will have to walk through it. However, we at MAB Employment Service will be on hand to guide you and help you achieve that goal, making sure you are well prepared and fully equipped with the knowledge to get that dream career or job.
A CLEAR VISION TO EMPLOYMENT COURSE DATES 2026
Please note all courses start at 10am and end at 3.30pm
Course 7
Monday 2nd November-Tuesday 3rd November
Monday 9th November-Tuesday 10th November
Monday 16th November-Tuesday 17th November
Monday 23rd November-Tuesday 24th November
Monday 30th November-Tuesday 1st December
Monday 7th December-Tuesday 8th December
Our Employment Service brochure is available to download here:
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A CLEAR VISION TO EMPLOYMENT COURSE DATES 2027
Please note all courses start at 10am and finish at 3.30pm
Course 1
Monday 11th January-Tuesday 12th January
Monday 18th January-Tuesday 19th January
Monday 25th January-Tuesday 26th January
Monday 1st February-Tuesday 2nd February
Monday 8th February-Tuesday 9th February
Monday 15th February-Tuesday 16th February
Course 2
Tuesday 2nd March-Wednesday 3rd March
Tuesday 9th March-Wednesday 10th March
Tuesday 16th March-Wednesday 17th March
Tuesday 23rd March-Wednesday 24th March
Tuesday 30th March-Wednesday 31st March
Tuesday 5th April-Wednesday 6th April
Course 3
Tuesday 13th April-Wednesday 14th April
Tuesday 20th April- Wednesday 21st April
Tuesday 27th April- Wednesday 28th April
Tuesday 4th May-Wednesday 5th May
Tuesday 11th May-Wednesday 12th May
Tuesday 18th May-Wednesday 19th May
Course 4
Monday 7th June-Tuesday 8th June
Monday 14th June-Tuesday 15th June
Monday 21st June-Tuesday 22nd June
Monday 28th June-Tuesday 29th June
Monday 5th July-Tuesday 6th July
Monday 12th July-Tuesday 13th July
Course 5
Tuesday 27th July-Wednesday 28th July
Tuesday 3rd August-Wednesday 4th August
Tuesday 10th August-Wednesday 11th August
Tuesday 17th August-Wednesday 18th August
Tuesday 24th August-Wednesday 25th August
Tuesday 31st August-Wednesday 1st September
Course 6
Monday 13th September-Tuesday 14th September
Monday 20th September-Tuesday 21st September
Monday 27th September-Tuesday 28th September
Monday 4th October-Tuesday 5th October
Monday 11th October-Tuesday 12th October
Monday 18th October-Tuesday 19th October
Course 7
Monday 1st November-Tuesday 2nd November
Monday 8th November-Tuesday 9th November
Monday 15th November-Tuesday 16th November
Monday 22nd November-Tuesday 23rd November
Monday 29th November-Tuesday 30th November
Monday 6th December-Tuesday 7th December
