Residential – Working Well With Sight Loss

Residential : Working Well With Sight Loss

If you are blind or partially sighted, over the age of 18 and want to boost your confidence, improve your tech skills, and feel ready for the world of work, our free Working Well with Sight Loss residential course could be the next step you need.

Where is the course held?

The course will be held at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Pocklington Hub, 3 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AR

What is the accommodation situation?

You will be staying at President Hotel, 56-60 Guildford Street, London WC1N 1DB. It’s a short two-minute walk from Pocklington Hub where the course is held.

What is the environment like?

Fun, relaxed, and supportive, valuing the experiences of blind or partially sighted individuals.

What to Expect?

Over three days in London, you will work in small groups with others who understand the challenges of sight loss, learning to:

• Master technology that makes job searching and working easier
• Write stronger applications and search for jobs effectively
• Tackle interviews with confidence and manage nerves.
• Explore what is new in assistive technology and how it could help you in your role
• Make friends and have fun!

Free course

The cost of the course, accommodation, food and travel is fully covered by TPT.

Your commitment

All we ask for is your total commitment, cheerful outlook, and willingness to learn. Pre- and post-course learning will be required.

Testimonials

“All the team at Thomas Pocklington Trust are amazing. Not only were you made to feel valued and welcome, but it was the availability to speak to individual members of the team” – Peter R

“Networking with attendees and staff from the employment team. I appreciate the opportunity of having mock interviews. Sharing personal knowledge and experience and learning from others” – Kate H

“It was very well organised great support from Pocklington Trust very good networking with other people in the course” – Fabio S

How to apply

Follow the link below or tap on the button to start your application. We will be asking you to submit your CV and a short statement (300 words) about why you would like to join.

Course availability

There are no courses available at this time. We will provide updates on our social media channels and in our employment newsletter.

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