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Employment / Technology Workshops
Why not try one of our new Employment / Technology workshops?
Our Works For Me programme workshops equip you with the tools to get into work. All our workshops are aimed at blind and partially sighted people who are seeking employment or a volunteering role.
Let’s Talk Jobs
This is a friendly safe space to come as a blind or partially sighted person and explore all aspects of the employment process. You might want to learn from others how they took up volunteering when unemployed. Perhaps it is accessible job searching you are interested in. Learn from others how they dealt with not getting a job. Perhaps you want practical information on using assistive technology. It is a great place to meet and share ideas or simply just listen in to others.
This session will take place on the second Monday of every month.
Where: We meet on the Teams platform: if you’ve never used Teams or want to know more please get in touch and we will explain how it all works.
The sessions run from 2pm to 3pm, see links below to register
12 October 2026 – Apps and AI the latest technologies to assist blind and partially sighted people
09 November 2026 – TBC
14 December 2026 – Get set progress internships
For more information or a friendly chat to find out more contact employment@pocklington.org.uk or call Jonathan 07971076440.
Tech Fridays
Over the past year the Pocklington Hub has played host to Tech Fridays where we’ve invited tech experts to demonstrate equipment that is designed to support the independence of blind and partially sighted people and tech that allows access to information. So far we’ve looked at the Meta Ray Ban smart glasses, mobile phones with buttons, we walk cane and Ikon products. In addition, we’ve also explored the use of screen readers at home and work. The coming months will bring a demonstration from the RNIB, a look at braille products and much more. We’ll also be on hand to support you with your individual assistive technology needs. We can provide meet and greet on request at Russell square station, the Pocklington Hub is about a 4 minute walk from the underground. Everyone is welcome under 18 and you will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming sessions:
Friday 11th September – MAVIS tech smart glasses
Friday 30thOctober – RNIB products
December TBC – Braille note takers and refreshable braille
For more information emailGraham.page@pocklinton.org.uk