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The Blind Chick
Aftersight Ep. 34 Mike Hess
Jun 23, 2022
Mike Hess, founder of Blind Institute of Technology, shares his journey from corporate America to starting a nonprofit staffing agency for the visually impaired. They discuss challenges in the workforce, promoting diversity, and personal growth. The host also asks fun personal questions to wrap up the episode.
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- Mike started Blind Institute of Technology to help visually impaired individuals find great careers.
- Blind Institute of Technology facilitates global job placements for the visually impaired through Salesforce Administration Certification courses.
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Story of Blind Institute of Technology's Founder
The podcast episode delves into Mike's journey as the founder of Blind Institute of Technology (BIT), tracing back to his experiences as a blind coder in corporate America. Mike's realization of being the token blind person in various companies led to the inception of BIT. The focus shifts to BIT acting as a nonprofit staffing agency, facilitating employment for blind and visually impaired professionals globally via Salesforce Administration Certification courses.
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