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Glimpses Applications open for 2017 Students of Vision ESCHENBACH ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP scholarship Program Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. has announced its new partnership with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, a leading nonprofit that partners exceptional men and women who are blind or visually impaired with elite German Shepherd guide dogs, providing all clients with increased independence to improve their lives and the world around them. “55% of customers will pay more for a better As a leading manufacturer of vision-enhancing products, sales experience.” Eschenbach’s mission, similar to Fidelco’s, is to provide - DEFAQTO Research customers with the tools to improve their safety, productivity, independence and quality of life, illustrating the natural syner- gies present in this new and exciting collaboration. Eschenbach vision aids provide individuals who are visually impaired with the technology needed to accomplish their visual goals, such as reading, watching television or any of the many other activities of daily living. Fidelco guide dogs provide exceptional partnerships that empower independence and for- ever change lives. The Eschenbach Partner Project consists of a charitable com- mitment to sponsor breeding, raising and training of a Fidelco German Shepherd guide dog. ATTENTION EMPLOYERS… BC College of Optics Feb 11 th , 2019 class What does BC College of Optics Offer? The BCCO program ensures all BCCO graduates can properly integrate the academic and practical aspects of entry-level opticianry. Our Award-winning and experienced instructors explain challenging optical concepts and techniques, monitor hands-on clinical skills and improve practical abilities in our in-house clinical environment. Optical re-do’s are both expensive and embarrassing. BCCO grads come job-ready, and will make an immediate contribution to your store’s bottom line. Employers can expect increased productivity and professionalism with improved patient service and satisfaction. Send us your most-motivated employee (or family member) as an investment in your business and we will return to you a fully-qualified OPTICIAN/CONTACT LENS FITTER in Fall 2018. Classes begin Feb 11th, 2019!! BC College of Optics www.bccollegeofoptics.ca | #208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC | T: (604) 581-0101. 37