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 1
Monday 12th January-Tuesday 13th January
Monday 19th January-Tuesday 20th January
Monday 26th January-Tuesday 27th January
Monday 2nd February-Tuesday 3rd February
Monday 9th February-Tuesday 10th February
Monday 16th February-Tuesday 17th February
Course 2
Tuesday 3rd March-Wednesday 4th March
Tuesday 10th March-Wednesday 11th March
Tuesday 17th March-Wednesday 18th March
Tuesday 24th March-Wednesday 25th March
Tuesday 31st March-Wednesday 1st April
Tuesday 7th April-Wednesday 8th April
Course 3
Tuesday 21st April-Wednesday 22nd April
Tuesday 28th April-Wednesday 29th April
Tuesday 5th May-Wednesday 6th May
Tuesday 12th May-Wednesday 13th
Tuesday 19th May-Wednesday 20th May
Tuesday 26th May-Wednesday 27th May
Course 4
Monday 8th June-Tuesday 9th June
Monday 15th June-Tuesday 16th June
Monday 22nd June-Tuesday 23rd June
Monday 29th June-Tuesday 30th
Monday 6th July-Tuesday 7th July
Monday 13th July-Tuesday 14th July
Course 5
Tuesday 28th July-Wednesday 29th
Tuesday 4th August-Wednesday 5th August
Tuesday 11th August-Wednesday 12th August
Tuesday 18th August-Wednesday 19th August
Tuesday 25th August-Wednesday 26th
Tuesday 1st September-Wednesday 2nd September
Course 6
Monday 14th September-Tuesday 15th September
Monday 21st September-Tuesday 22nd September
Monday 28th September-Tuesday 29th September
Monday 5th October-Tuesday 6th October
Monday 12th October-Tuesday 13th October
Monday 19th October-Tuesday 20th October
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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