About Us
About Orion
Orion Global Talent is the pioneer of the Igniting Power Program (IPP), a guided, virtual education and employment readiness program exclusively developed for the visually-impaired community to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in Talent Acquisition Sourcing. Designed through a unique strategic partnership with the National Industries for the Blind and SocialTalent, a cutting-edge hiring skills platform developer, this specialized education program ensures accessibility for the blind through vanguard online adaptive technologies.
Our Core Value
These are central to our efforts and relationship with our strategic partners, program candidates, and partner companies.
Igniting Power Program provides for the visually-impaired and blind accessible entry into an in-demand career field, connects employers with capable employees who are energized and engaged, and offers service providers a proven bridge to train and connect the blind to meaningful careers with established employers.
The Igniting Power Program™ was born out of the empowering, inclusive and mindfulness culture of Orion Global Talent. Orion has created an environment that cherishes the growth of team members as they move forward in their careers. These are the same values we share with NSITE and Social Talent and bring forward into our Igniting Power Program™.
Our Team
Program Administrator. Co-founder of Orion Global and IPP. Developed program structure and course content for IPP and identified/coordinated among program providers. Previously developed specialized education programs for the Air Force, some of which are still in use today.
Bob Richardson
IPP Sourcing Advisor. Graduate of the Igniting Power proof of concept program conducted in Vermont. Subsequently hired by Orion Global as a Talent Acquisition Specialist concentrating in the IT and engineering career fields. Provides program perspective from an experience standpoint.
Melissa Shaw
Program administration. Marilyn has over 20 years experience working with Orion and the founder's affiliated companies. She brings administrative expertise as well as sourcing experience to IPP.