NSITE’s Better Professional Behaviors Program
Training Programs
- Entrepreneurial Initiatives
- NSITE’s Better Professional Behaviors Program
- ProMOTE (Professional Mastery of Office Technology for Employment)
- Contract Management Support Training Program
- NSITE CISCO Networking Academy
- NSITE IT Essentials Program
- NSITE Cybersecurity Program
- NSITE’s Customer-Centered Communications
- NSITE Sourcing Specialist Certificate Program
- Business Leaders Program – Effective Supervision
- Business Leaders Program – Business Essentials
- Future Business Leaders Programs
NSITE’s Better Professional Behaviors (BPB) program is a comprehensive 48-week initiative designed to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired with the skills and behaviors needed to excel in professional and personal environments. This transformative program blends innovative technology with proven behavior-change methodologies to help participants achieve lasting growth and success.
Key Features of the Program:
- Behavioral Science Integration
- Developed in partnership with behavioral science expert Anthonie Wurth and his organization, My New Behavior (MNB), the BPB program incorporates the 7 Principles of Behavior Change to foster meaningful and sustained transformations.
- The curriculum is built on cutting-edge brain science, turning new habits into actionable behaviors linked to career goals.
- Comprehensive Structure
- Virtual Instructor-Led Group Sessions: 24 bi-weekly virtual instructor-led sessions, focusing on professional demeanor, communication, and time management.
- Self-Study Activities: Weekly tasks (up to 10 hours) designed to reinforce learning through independent application.
- Personalized Support: Weekly one-on-one calls with a Case Support Specialist to address challenges and track progress.
- Continuous Learning Reinforcement: Notifications and reminders ensure participants stay engaged and motivated throughout the program.
- Custom Platform Design
- The program leverages a purpose-built platform created by My New Behavior, offering an accessible and intuitive interface tailored to the needs of blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Partnerships for Success
- NSITE collaborates with Envision to provide mentors who guide participants, ensuring their experiences align with their professional aspirations.
- The program’s structure includes input from State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies, ensuring alignment with participants’ vocational goals.
- Measurable Outcomes
- Focused on Measurable Skills Gains (MSGs), the program tracks progress through documented assessments and provides regular updates to VR counselors.
- Participants gain skills in self-advocacy, goal-setting, workplace readiness, and effective communication.
Why Choose the BPB Program?
The BPB program is designed to unlock the full potential of its participants by investing in both professional and personal development. The phased approach—Foundation, Engagement, and Sustainment—ensures that skills learned are effectively applied and maintained long-term. The program’s innovative combination of behavioral science, personalized support, and accessible design positions it as a leading solution for individuals seeking to enhance their professional behaviors and achieve meaningful employment.
Contact Us
To learn more about the Better Professional Behaviors program or to enroll, contact Troy Collett at TCollett@nsite.org. Together, we can build a future of professional excellence and opportunity for the blind and visually impaired community.