TESTIMONIALS
Maria Ferrante-Wilson, Beckman Coulter, Inc.
"I was worried at first, so I took it slowly. I hosted some students with disabilities for a one-day job shadowing event. We invited two students to do internships. Eventually we hired one, who's been with us for 14 years. I could use five more like him!"
Alicia Soto, MSW, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
"As a vocational rehabilitation counselor in South Florida, I have personally worked with the MEED Program for many years. The MEED Program is a valued asset as a service provider of training and placement services in our community. I continue to enthusiastically recommend MEED for the personalized services provided in assisting disabled adults to complete a training program and successfully return to gainful employment and a productive lifestyle."
Anita Hassell, Executive Director, Deaf Services Bureau, Inc.
"A recent survey of our consumers' needs indicates their two top priorities are training and employment. The MEED Program offers both."
Cynthia G. Gaber, Area 6 Director, State of Florida Department of Education,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
"The MEED Program has always been an excellent resource to our consumers. We are hopeful this program will be available to our consumers with disabilities for many years to come."
Edith Humes-Newbold, Interim Executive Director, South Florida Workforce
"The MEED Program design is unique in South Florida. It successfully blends college-level career training based on market needs with practical workplace experiences, individualized job placement assistance, and follow up support.
Jim Bussey, College of Business Administration, Florida International University,
and Chair, MEED Business Advisory Council
"MEED provides a benefit to both its participants and the business community. MDC/MEED graduates are well trained and highly motivated. Another key element is the support that MEED staff gives the employer and participant post-placement."
Bryan Broussard, MDC/MEED graduate, A.S., Network Technology,
Employed at MDC's ACCESS Department, Wolfson Campus.
"MEED helped me update my computer skills and helped me decide where I wanted to go in the computer field. The MEED Program helped me find a new field that would accommodate my disabilities and allow me to provide for my son."
Judith Thompson, MDC/MEED graduate, Customer Assistance.
Employed at Miami-Dade County Government's Housing Finance Authority
"People with disabilities are no less productive and sometimes better than non-disabled people. It's very important for employers to hire people with disabilities. They should work with programs such as MEED."
Dr. Manoel Oliveira, Ph.D., Florida International University, MEED Graduation Speaker, October, 2004
"Believe in yourself. Never let anyone tell you that you are not able to achieve your dream."
Dr. Eduardo Padron, President, Miami Dade College, MEED Graduation, October, 2004
"The MEED Program represents hope. These students have achieved and overcome obstacles many of us can't even begin to imagine. They have proven that with hard work and perseverance everything is possible. We are so proud of their accomplishments."
