Miami Dade College

¡Qué moneda tan bella para celebrar 200 años de amistad! 🇺🇸🇵🇪 Gracias @CancilleriaPeru y @bcrpoficial. Y gracias al gran Julio Velarde, un ejemplo de liderazgo financiero. En la moneda verán la Freedom Tower de @MDCollege, símbolo de los valores de libertad y oportunidad que definen a EE.UU.

We welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Institute for Freedom of the Americas Fellows Program.   Over the last three days, more than 20 fellows from across Ibero-America engaged with global leaders, local elected officials, entrepreneurs, and community voices, exploring democratic institutions, economic opportunity, and regional challenges.   Their experience included visits to the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora and Miami City Hall, conversations with Cuban and Cuban-American leaders, meetings with mayors from cities across Miami-Dade County, and the inauguration of the Institute’s offices at the Freedom Tower.   Over the next seven months, fellows will participate in a focused academic and policy series examining ethics and transparency, governance, international financial institutions, human rights, and regional integration across the Americas, among others.   As a global city at the crossroads of the Americas, Miami is the right place for this work and, as Democracy's College, MDC is uniquely positioned to educate and prepare the next generation of leaders across the Americas.

High school seniors—with a college degree already in hand. At the @SASWhiteTigers (SAS), a nationally recognized Collegiate School of Excellence, students earn both a diploma and an AA through a rigorous, college-level experience. Graduates now head to top universities nationwide.

This National Apprenticeship Week, we're highlighting our Automotive Technician Apprenticeship. It was developed in collaboration with Bean Automotive Group, @CareerSourceSFL, and West Lexus & Toyota of Kendall and continues to grow, with a fourth cohort onboarded in March 2026 and 51 apprentices trained to date. By working hand-in-hand with industry partners, we are creating scalable, earn-and-learn opportunities that equip students with the skills, experience, and support needed to succeed while helping employers build the talent pipelines they depend on.

And, lastly, through rapid credentials in plumbing, electrical, nursing and more, our CTE programs prepare people for in-demand careers. We are leading the state in Registered Apprenticeships and industry certifications.

MDC students have a direct pathway to start with us and transfer to Florida state universities through our 2+2 programs with 1,600+ students transferring each year. @SUS_Florida

As we wrap up Community College Month, we look at the important role community colleges like MDC play in our nation. Check some facts in our thread below👇

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re spotlighting its partnership with Earls Kitchen + Bar Miami Worldcenter, launching the Culinary Specialist and Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Program. The program blends classroom learning with hands-on, paid experience while covering tuition, books, and materials and offering full-time wages from day one. This partnership reflects MDC’s broader leadership in apprenticeships. As Florida’s first academic Program Sponsor and home to more than 22 registered apprenticeship programs (the most in the state) MDC continues to create career pathways that work for students and employers alike.

As commencement season continues across MDC, we’re celebrating the men and women who graduated this week from our Law Enforcement Academy. Meet the 400th class of our Basic Law Enforcement program! They have completed their training and are already stepping into the field. Each graduate is in the process of being hired by local police departments, including with the cities of Coral Gables, Homestead, North Miami Beach, South Miami, and Sunny Isles as well as MDCPS School Police. They are moving directly from the academy into roles that serve and protect our community. Go out there and make us proud, grads!

Yanick Landess graduated this weekend with two associate degrees in English Literature and Education proving that determination has no limits. After losing her vision six years ago and leaving a decades-long career due to advanced glaucoma, Yanick found new purpose at MDC. Through the ACCESS program, she received the support, tools, and guidance she needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Now, Yanick hopes to write and publish a book about her journey, breaking stereotypes and showing what’s possible for differently abled individuals.

At MDC's 2026 Commencement ceremony, Miami Dade College honored the life and legacy of two students through conferring posthumous degrees. Bryan Alexander Ramirez, a North Campus student pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Management, was just two classes away from graduation when his life was tragically cut short in June 2025. Brittney Estrada, a Medical campus student, received a College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting, honoring her perseverance and aspirations. We remember Bryan and Brittney's determination, spirit, and dreams, today and always.

Under @GovRonDeSantis’ leadership, Florida is expanding apprenticeship pathways statewide. Students gain real-world experience that leads to high-wage careers, while employers build a stronger, skilled workforce. Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, April 26-May 2, 2026!

Miami Dade College is #1 in Florida for apprenticeship programs. As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting programs built with industry and designed for employment. From Automotive Technicians with Bean Automotive Group and @CareerSourceFL, to Central Sterile Processing Techs with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, to Culinary Specialists with Earl’s Kitchen + Bar—and more. As Florida’s first educational institution designated as an Apprenticeship Program Sponsor, MDC connects students to paid, full-time work while they learn, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience. We’re also proud to be an Apprenticeship Ambassador with the @USDOL, helping power pathways to employment and fueling the goal of reaching 1M apprentices nationwide.