Latest employment information

This page contains the latest news from the world of employment. If you were looking for job vacancies at RNIB, go to the Jobs at RNIB page.

Latest employment information

Speak to an employment mentor

If you are a blind or partially sighted person looking for work, or hoping to retain your job, it can be helpful to talk to someone who has been through the challenges you face. Learn more about our new scheme and how you can sign up for free.

World Blind Union launch employment resource

Do want help planning your career? The World Blind Union recently launched Project Aspiro - a career planning and employment website for people who are blind or partially sighted as well as service providers, friends and family, and employers.

Your rights in employment

Find out about your legal rights in employment with our new factsheet.

Are you an aspiring leader?

RNIB, together with the Clore Social Leadership Programme, is offering the chance of a fully-funded Fellowship for a blind or partially sighted aspiring leader working in the not-for-profit sector.

Are you a young person looking to start work?

If the answer is yes, you may be interested in a new section of our website designed help you. There are many things to consider when you are about to start looking for work, or beginning a new job.

Duncan's college blog - Lorry driver to office whizz-kid

Duncan had been a lorry driver for 25 years. After being diagnosed with Macular Degeneration he enrolled on the Adult Employment Programme at RNIB College Loughborough. Duncan kept a blog during his time there, and you can read his account of how the course helped him turn his life around.

RNIB wins award for helping people to stay in work

We've won a Rehabilitation First award for our service to help blind and partially sighted people stay in work.

Pre Employment Programme

A new course designed to help those in long-term employment get back to work!

Into Apprenticeships for disabled people

Interested in an apprenticeship and have a disability? Check out Remploy's new initiative.

Last updated: 23 November 2012

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