Looking for a job can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our Employment Services program helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired prepare for, find, and keep meaningful employment.
Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time, changing careers, or returning to work, our Employment Support Professional is here to help. We provide individualized assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, workplace communication, and basic computer skills. We also help participants identify their strengths, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to succeed in today's workplace.
In addition to working with job seekers, we partner with local employers to educate them about the abilities of individuals who are blind or visually impaired, workplace accommodations, and the benefits of creating an inclusive workforce. By building these relationships, we help connect qualified candidates with employment opportunities that match their interests and goals.
Our goal is to help you gain the confidence, skills, and support needed to take the next step toward a rewarding career. Employment Services are provided free of charge to participants.
Placement Services help individuals prepare for and search for employment opportunities. We offer assistance with resume writing, interviewing techniques, basic computer and communication skills, and how to network to find a job. AVRE’s Employment Support Professional works with local employers to educate them about the benefits of hiring a qualified applicant who is blind or visually impaired. Let AVRE help you get your foot in the right door.
AVRE holds contracts with the Veterans Administration to provide switchboard services at two mid-Huson VA hospital campuses. Operators handle and process all incoming calls, as well as monitor hospital alarm systems and dispatching the appropriate hospital staff. Over 90% of the switchboard operators are blind or visually impaired and they are equipped with some of the most advanced adaptive technology available
AVRE works with young people to obtain summer work or jobs that are part of a school to work transition program. The goal is to acquire the broadest experience possible to prepare for an independent and successful working life.