Pre-ETS Archives

Accessible Coding: A Reflection From a Non-Techie

Posted on May 29, 2024 - 12:13 pm by Selene Monjaraz

code visible on a computer screen through eyeglasses

I want to preface my reflection by saying I was not proficient or interested in computer programming before attending the 2023 National Coding Symposium. As an APH ConnectCenter intern, I aimed to attend and write a blog about my experience. So, here are my thoughts from a non-STEM perspective. Unfortunately, I could not attend the […]

Following the Yellow Brick Road to Employment Happiness

Posted on April 5, 2024 - 8:24 am by Alexis Read

Choosing your life’s work is no easy feat. Young people are told they can do anything they want, which is a nice sentiment from parents, teachers, and friends. However, young people may not realize that achieving their desired career goal can take many twists and turns. The career they end up working in is not […]

Interested in Career Exploration and Being Part of a Guide Dog Team?

Posted on January 22, 2024 - 10:29 am by Lori Scharff

Adult smiling outdoors with a dog guide in harness.

The 2nd Careers and Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place in August 2024. This in-person gathering is designed for individuals aged 18-24 aspiring to enter the workforce as adults. The week-long residential program will immerse participants in activities centered around career exploration, informational […]

Developing Positive Work Habits

Posted on November 29, 2023 - 10:44 am by Joe Strechay

Editor’s note: The following has been updated by APH Staff as of November 2023. You know an employer hires employees based on specific technical skills, but did you know employers also desire their employees to have excellent soft skills? Soft skills are general skills that make good employees—skills such as honesty, dependability, and being well-mannered. […]

Financial Literacy for Youth

Posted on October 18, 2023 - 4:02 pm by Lori Scharff

Teen wearing glasses holds two credit cards.

Are you considering a first-time job? Starting your employment journey will help you develop essential employment skills and habits. It also will assist in the development of your own financial understanding. Often, people assume that a person who is blind or low vision shouldn’t work while attending high school or college. However, working and earning […]