Mentor of the Month: Gemma!
Huge congratulations to our July Mentor of the Month, Gemma who consistently displays positive self reflection and a can do attitude when faced with challenges.
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LOOK Life Hacks – Hair and Make-up styling tips.
On one of the hottest days of the year, we welcomed award-winning session stylist Anna Cofone to talk to Shani Dutta from LOOK about how to care for our hair.
Shani also shared her beauty and makeup secrets from her time as Beauty Ambassador at Bare Minerals.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Building Your Tech Skills resource page.
Looking for your first step on the career ladder or are you ready to move your vocation into the fast lane? See My Skills: How to land your dream job; Building Your Tech Skills resource will give you the information and tools to get the tech skills needed for the workplace.
LOOK Music Group
Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’ll be joined by avid music fans & LOOK mentors Syd and Warren to chat about how to get the most out of attending live concerts.
LOOK Summer Holiday Activity Planner.
The summer holiday season is just around the corner – or maybe for some of you it’s already here– and once again we’ve created a bumper list of activities taking place all around the UK for blind and visually impaired children and young people.
LOOK Music Group – For the Love of Music with Sirine Jahangir.
In June we launched our new LOOK Music Group and what a fantastic time we had with so many of you signing up!
We’ve introduced a special guest slot as part of our music group offer and last month we welcomed singer/songwriter Sirine Jahangir who was interviewed by LOOK Mentors Sarah Bayley and Lacey Owens.
LOOK Life Hacks – Hair and Make-up styling tips.
LOOK’s monthly discussion group for young people aged 11-18 is back in July to discuss Hair and Makeup tips with world renowned hair stylist Anna Cofone.
LOOK Into…Driving for Change with Kirsty James, Campaigns Officer at RNIB Cymru.
In June we were delighted to welcome Kirsty James to sit in the LOOK Into chair where she chatted with Clare Norton-Smith (Events and Resources Co-ordinator at LOOK) about working in campaigns, the campaigns that have delivered the most success and how being involved in campaigning can give you life skills and boost your confidence.
Mentor of the Month: Al Ameen!
Can we get a cheer for our June Mentor of the Month Al!
Read on to find out why his work has impressed the LOOK team so much this month.
See My Skills: How to Land Your Dream Job! Resources
In March 2022 LOOK UK and Vision Foundation co-hosted a landmark conference for visually impaired 16-24 year olds. The aim of this ambitious online event was to give practical solutions to the barriers and challenges that exist for young people seeking employment.
LOOK Life Hacks – Next Steps if you’re not going to Uni.
Knowing what to do after we finish our formal education can be daunting and for those who aren’t following the path to uni, it can seem even more so. Deciding to take a vocational course or subject can be a life-changing alternative, providing you with the practical skills and knowledge to prepare you for work.
Mentor of the Month: Saima!
Huge congratulations to our May Mentor of the Month Saima, her dedication to the mentor project and her mentees is just incredible!
“Raising Our Voices – Ensuring We are Heard!”
LOOK Parent Carer Support Officer, Jane Ring, daughter Chloe, husband Neil and Sapphire the buddy dog travelled to London to meet with MPs as part of Guide Dogs #AllThingsEqual campaign.
Photo credit Guide Dogs UK
See My Future: Your Education in Your Hands!
Join LOOK to find out more about education health care plans – what’s good about them? What’s rubbish? And how can you create the best EHCP?
LOOK Into…being a VI Sports Person with Martin Symcox & John McDougall.
In April we were delighted to be joined by Martin Symcox, CEO Metro Blind Sport and John McDougall, Captain of the England VI Football team.
