Who needs sight when you’ve got vision? Mike Hess isn’t just working in tech—he’s redefining it for the blind and low vision community around the globe. 👁️🗨️ 🌍 ⚙️
BIT is launching people into six-figure careers through free Salesforce certs and paid apprenticeships. 💸🚀 His model is fierce, focused, and flipping the employment script for good.
This one’s for the builders, the disruptors, and the dreamers who refuse to accept "no" as the final answer. Let’s go. 🎤🔥
Visit BIT’s website: www.blindit.org
To become a BIT Career Seeker, please visit: https://blindit.org/job-seekers/
Questions for Mike? Hit him up directly: mike@blindit.org
Mike Hess, a tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies, noticed a troubling trend – he was often the only blind professional in the room. Recognizing the untapped potential of the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community, he founded Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) to challenge stereotypes, break down employment barriers, and promote equity for disabled professionals in corporate America.
Under Mike's leadership, BIT has secured major corporate and federal grants, including an $8M Disability Innovation Fund grant, significantly expanding workforce accessibility programs for professionals with disabilities. Through strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and other organizations, BIT has successfully placed hundreds of BVI and disabled professionals into high-impact careers worldwide.
To further address the growing demand for marketable tech skills among people with disabilities, Mike launched the BIT Academy. In partnership with Salesforce, the Academy provides specialized training in Salesforce Administration, Digital Accessibility Analysis, and other in-demand fields, empowering professionals with disabilities to compete and thrive in today's workforce. BIT is the only Salesforce-approved training provider for people with disabilities, solidifying its role as a leader in workforce development and disability inclusion.
Through his vision, advocacy, and relentless pursuit of equity, Mike continues to redefine what's possible for professionals with disabilities, ensuring that talent is recognized, valued, and celebrated – regardless of disability.
Website: Disability Employment Solutions
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