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Transitioning from High School to College to The Workplace Meet Senior Public Relations Specialist Rachel Carver
Rachel Carver was born blind and has used alternative techniques and assistive technology from the get-go. Rachel graduated from High School and attended college before starting her career at Outlook Business Solutions.
It was not always a smooth ride and Rachel is here to talk about how she succeeded and lets us know what she would have done differently knowing what she knows now.
As the public relations specialist and spokesperson for Outlook Nebraska, the parent company of Outlook Business Solutions, Rachel leads Outlook Nebraska’s public policy efforts, meeting with state and federal officials at home and in Washington, DC. She handles newsletters, website communication and media relations for Outlook Nebraska, as well as managing tours and special events for the organization.
Join Rachel Carver and Jeff Thompson as they journey back to Rachel transitioning from high school to college and the workplace.
Be sure to check out our previous episode, Rachel Carver – Outlook Business Solutions: The Capabilities of the Visually Impaired in the Workforce.
You can find out more about Rachel Carver on the OBS web site.
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If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.
To find your State Services in your State you can go to www.AFB.org and search the directory for your agency.
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