Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Career Counseling

Help with finding a new career

Description

Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities

Additional Information

If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services.

Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal.

Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Blue Earth County
    • Brown County
    • Faribault County
    • Le Sueur County
    • Martin County
    • McLeod County
    • Meeker County
    • Nicollet County
    • Sibley County
    • Waseca County
    • Watonwan County
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined based on several criteria, the first of which is a significant vision loss.

Location

12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1600B, Mankato, MN, 56001

Area Served

South Central Minnesota

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 507-344-2623
  • Toll Free: 800-657-3821

Email

ssb.info@state.mn.us

Websites

Other Locations

Other Services at this Location

  • Vision Loss Services Provides direct support services to blind or deaf-blind people to help them live as independently as possible

Last Update

2/27/2024