Where Are They Now Speaker Series

Our Where Are They Now Series connects current students with Alumni to explore educational and career opportunities after graduation from the Schermerhorn Program.

Taking place throughout the academic year, students meet with Alum virtually or in person for 45-minute interviews. Informal in nature, Alums provide an overview of their college experience, including lessons learned, job search and interviewing tips, and how to advocate for appropriate accommodations in the workplace or while pursuing a degree at a college or university. 

Starting this dialogue early is imperative to supporting students as they work to succeed in their endeavors and become independent adults. As not all students wish to attend college, these conversations provide insight on alternate paths to launching a successful career that can ensure their financial independence as adults. 

We are grateful to the alums who generously share their time and insight with us for the betterment of our students, and we invite all to join us on LinkedIn by following this link:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-institute-for-special-education/.

In doing so, Alum can increase awareness about their work and career paths for those who are blind and visually impaired.