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, and our centre in Ealing 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: EmploymentService@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 2024
Please note all courses start at 10am and end at 3.30pm
Course 15
Monday 4th November-Tuesday 5th November
Monday 11th November-Tuesday 12th November
Monday 18th November-Tuesday 19th November
Monday 25th November-Tuesday 26th November
Monday 2nd December-Tuesday 3rd December
Monday 9th December-Tuesday 10th December
A CLEAR VISION TO EMPLOYMENT COURSE DATES 2025
Please note all courses start at 10am and end at 3.30pm
Course 1
Monday 20th January-Tuesday 21st January
Monday 27th January-Tuesday 28th January
Monday 3rd February-Tuesday 4th February
Monday 10th February-Tuesday 11th February
Monday 17th February-Tuesday 18th February
Monday 24th February-Tuesday 25th February
Course 2
Monday 10th March–Tuesday 11th March
Monday 17th March-Tuesday 18th March
Monday 24th March-Tuesday 25th March
Monday 31st March–Tuesday 1st April
Monday 7th April-Tuesday 8th April
Monday 14th April-Tuesday 15th April
Course 3
Tuesday 29th April-Wednesday 30th April CANCELLED
Tuesday 6th May-Wednesday 7th May CANCELLED
Tuesday 13th May–Wednesday 14th May CANCELLED
Tuesday 20th May–Wednesday 21st May CANCELLED
Tuesday 27th May–Wednesday 28th May CANCELLED
Tuesday 3rd June-Wednesday 4th June CANCELLED
Course 4
Monday 16th June-Tuesday 17th June
Monday 23rd June-Tuesday 24th June
Monday 30th June-Tuesday 1st July
Monday 7th July-Tuesday 8th July
Monday 14th July-Tuesday 15th July
Monday 21st July-Tuesday 22nd July
Course 5
Tuesday 5th August-Wednesday 6th August
Tuesday 12th August-Wednesday 13th August
Tuesday 19th August-Wednesday 20th August
Tuesday 26th August-Wednesday 27th August
Tuesday 2nd September-Wednesday 3rd September
Tuesday 9th September–Wednesday 10th September
Course 6
Monday 22nd September-Tuesday 23rd September
Monday 29th September-Tuesday 30th September
Monday 6th October-Tuesday 7th October
Monday 13th October-Tuesday 14th October
Monday 20th October-Tuesday 21st October
Monday 27th October-Tuesday 28th October
Course 7
Monday 10th November–Tuesday 11th November
Monday 17th November-Tuesday 18th November
Monday 24th November-Tuesday 25th November
Monday 1st December–Tuesday 2nd December
Monday 8th December-Tuesday 9th December
Monday 15th December-Tuesday 16th December
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