A Conversation with Brian Petraits: Skill-building and Career Flexibility

In the seventh episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Brian Petraits, the Director of Manufacturing at Bosma Enterprises.

Brian discusses his experiences navigating multiple education systems, his experience with internships, and his current work at Bosma Enterprises. Bosma is a social enterprise that both produces medical supplies and provides rehabilitation and training services for individuals who are blind. Brian also shares his advice for disabled students seeking preparing to enter the professional world, emphasizing the importance of work experienc and a diverse skillset.
 
 You can find a screen-reader accessible copy of the transcript HERE

Episode Credits 

Hosts: Chloë Atkins and Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon 

Editing: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon 

Transcript: Isabelle Avakumovic-Pointon 

Music: Justin Laurie

Funding Partners: 

We would like to acknowledge the University of Toronto, Scarborough and our community partners, Indie 88, Disability Rights UK, and SORD (Social Research with Deaf People) at the University of Manchester for supporting the production of these podcasts. We would also like to thank our granting agencies, the Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and TechNation for helping us create Season 2 of Broadcastability.