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NEW GENERATION LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE INSTITUTE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER JUNE 30, 2006

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Page 1: New Generation Leadership & Workforce Institute- Class of 2006

N E W G E N E R AT I O N L E A D E R S H I P & W O R K F O R C E I N S T I T U T E

M I A M I B E A C H C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 0 6

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For the past two years, UNIDAD of Miami

Beach, Inc. has offered a unique and innova-

tive youth development and leadership pro-

gram aimed at providing inner city youth with

the opportunity to reach higher, dream bigger,

and work smarter while achieving life and

career goals. The goal of the New Generation

Leadership and Workforce Institute is to help

prepare today’s youth to excel in tomorrow’s

workforce and in their lives overall. Dramatic

shifts in the labor and economic market are

making the 21st Century one of the most chal-

lenging periods in American history for young

workers. Many high school students are end-

ing their educational years without mastering

the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-

solving skills necessary to successfully com-

pete at their highest potential in the workforce.

In addition, future generations may lack

knowledge of the basic principles of civic

involvement and participation.

The New Generation Leadership and

Workforce Institute enhances academic and

career training by using current and future

labor market information to create a roadmap

of short and long term goals that aligns with

participants’ abilities and interests. The pro-

gram is funded by the South Florida Workforce

Investment Board with support from the City

of Miami Beach.

The program offers a continuum of academic

and career development opportunities and

culminates in participation in intensive sum-

mer programming at two levels for selected

youth. Level I and Level II programming pro-

vide more advanced leadership, workforce and

career development activities including

internships, work experience, leadership train-

ing, citizen involvement learning, develop-

ment of debating skills and pregnancy preven-

tion activities. The curriculum is taught by

internationally acclaimed professional speak-

ers and trainers and is designed to inspire and

motivate youth to reach beyond their own

expectations.

This year, enrollment was so successful that a

waiting list had to be developed. Of the 166

participants registered, 53 were chosen for

Level I of the Institute after an exhaustive

selection process with trainers and counselors.

These youth completed seven weeks of inten-

sive workshops and training, demonstrating

their commitment to the development of lead-

ership skills and to their futures. While many

high school students spent their summer at

the beach, our graduates were hard at work

developing skills and achieving goals. In 2007,

25 of those exhibiting the greatest leadership

potential will participate in Level II of the

Institute.

Today we celebrate the graduation of the 53

exceptional youth who have completed Level I

of the New Generation Leadership and

Workforce Institute. Join us in recognizing

their achievements!

During 2006-2007 we anticipate that 243 youth

will participate in the program. Visit our web-

site for program updates through the year:

www.mbhcc.org. If you have suggestions for

volunteer speakers, field trip experiences,

funding sources, sponsors or other program

resources, please contact: Ms. Margarita

Cepeda-Leonardo at [email protected].

T H E N E W G E N E R AT I O N L E A D E R S H I P A N D W O R K F O R C E I N S T I T U T EPROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO REACH HIGHER, DREAM BIGGER AND WORK SMARTER

MARGARITA

CEPEDA-LEONARDO

Executive Director

“THIS PROGRAM

HAS BEEN DEVELOPED

WITH LOVE, PASSION

AND DEDICATION

FOR PRESENT

AND FUTURE GENERATIONS”

www.mbhcc.org

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Dear Class of 2006:

Congratulations on your success with the New Generation Leadership and

Workforce Institute. Today’s graduation symbolizes your tenacity and hard

work. All that you have learned and the skills that you have acquired will help

you succeed in future endeavors.

Take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments and the challenges you

have overcome to get to this point. Then, focus on the future. Do not wait for

others to shape your destiny. The power to succeed lies in you.

No matter where life takes you, remember to treat yourself and those around

you with respect. Make it a point to learn from others, and always live with

integrity. If you do these things, you will have more than you need for a suc-

cessful and rewarding life.

Again, congratulations and best of luck!

Sincerely,

Carlos Alvarez, Mayor

M E S S A G E F R O M M AY O R C A R L O S A L V A R E Z

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

FLORIDA

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Dear Class of 2006:

As Mayor of the City of Miami Beach, it is both a privilege and a pleasure to

congratulate you upon your graduation from the New Generation Leadership

and Workforce Institute. I have every confidence that the knowledge and skills

that you gained from this outstanding program will propel you forward on a

pathway to success.

Each of you has faced many challenges to reach this point and you should be

proud of yourselves for facing them head-on. Your continuing pathway to suc-

cess will present you with a fair number of challenges, as well, but now, more

than ever, you are well-prepared to handle them and keep moving forward.

Always remember the valuable life lessons that you have learned from the New

Generation Leadership and Workforce Institute and use them as you move

toward the future. Remember to thank all of those who have helped you get to

this point, too, and most importantly enjoy this special day and celebrate your

success – you’ve earned it!

Best wishes,

David Dermer, Mayor

M E S S A G E F R O M M AY O R D AV I D D E R M E R

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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

OFFICE OF MAYOR

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Dear Graduates:

Congratulations on a job well done. During the past several weeks, you have

challenged yourselves to grow personally and develop the skills you will need

to compete successfully in an ever crowded job market. You should feel very

proud about not only your progress, but also your discipline in staying focused

and accomplishing a goal you set for yourselves.

We share your pride in your accomplishment.

Congratulations also to your families who supported your participation in this

program and to the dedicated team of counselors and trainers who assisted

you. They too should take pride in your graduation.

Finally, thank you to South Florida Workforce and the City of Miami Beach,

whose support made this program happen. Both organizations are filled with

caring people whose commitment to your future success is strong and contin-

uing. Their success – and ours – will be measured by yours.

We have given you an opportunity to succeed, what you do with the skills

learned and the knowledge gained is up to you. We are counting on you to con-

tinue to make us proud!

Wishing you much success,

Victor M. Diaz, Jr., President

M E S S A G E F R O M V I C T O R M . D I A Z , J R .

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VICTOR M. DIAZ, JR .

on behalf of the Staff and Board of Directors of

UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc./Miami Beach Hispanic

Community Center

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To the Class of 2006:

Congratulations on your graduation from the New Generation Leadership and

Workforce Institute! Through the program you had set goals for yourselves

and accomplished them, proving that hard work and perseverance yield won-

derful returns. You have been taught new skills and given the tools you need

to succeed. Retain and apply the knowledge you have gained in your daily life.

Every decision you make is important; make smart choices.

In your lives each of you has undoubtedly faced unique challenges, and over-

come them. Continue this process with each difficulty you encounter and

every lesson will be a valuable one, no matter how small it may seem.

Show appreciation for those who have helped you and for yourself. You

deserve to celebrate your accomplishments today. Enjoy this moment. Your

family, counselors, trainers, and friends share your joy and pride today.

Remember that the only limits you have are those you set upon yourselves!

Sincerely,

Frank Carollo

M E S S A G E F R O M F R A N K C A R O L L O

FRANK CAROLLO

CHAIRPERSONSouth Florida Workforce

Investment Board

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To the Graduating Class:

South Florida Workforce congratulates you! You have succeeded in your recent

leadership and workforce endeavors. This experience will open doors to career

possibilities and help you build a future as a productive citizen in our chang-

ing world. It takes determination, diligence, and dedication to become self suf-

ficient by today’s workforce standards and your graduation means that you

already possess those qualities.

As you prepare to take a new path in advanced leadership, each of you should

remember that you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. You

have the power to succeed in whatever path you choose.

Remember, today’s graduates become tomorrow’s leaders in workforce. The

best way to predict your future is to create it and your successful completion

of the New Generation Leadership and Workforce Institute signifies that you

have what it takes.

Again, congratulations on a job well done!

Sincerely,

Rick Beasley

M E S S A G E F R O M R I C K B E A S L E Y

RICK BEASLEY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSouth Florida Workforce

Investment Board

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Pete Carrion is currently a Project Analyst for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Chief

Financial Officer organization. He began working at KSC in February 1989 for Lockheed

Space Operations. After only a short period of time he transferred to NASA as a Space

Shuttle Quality Assurance Specialist supervising the quality of work performed on the

Shuttle and its critical components by contractor personnel. In 1992 he became KSC’s

Aircraft Operations Chief of Maintenance responsible for the maintenance operations

of four Huey Helicopters and one G1 executive aircraft. During this period he was

involved in various projects such as security for KSC during Shuttle launches and envi-

ronmental projects such as manatee counting, tracking, and rescue missions. He was

also at one time the Lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Pads 39A and

39B. He has been involved in almost 30 Shuttle launches.

Before coming to KSC, Pete served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and then went on to

serve 4 more years in the Air Force Reserve as a Flight Engineer. He also owned his own

aviation business and was a corporate jet pilot and flight instructor, as well as an air-

craft and powerplant maintenance technician. He was also a bilingual aviation instruc-

tor for Cessna Aircraft Corporation and Flight Safety International, Inc., the company

that trains most airline pilots. Pete holds 13 Federal Aviation Administration certificates

including Air Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine and Single

Engine, Turbojet Flight Engineer and has personally logged over 5,000 hours as a pilot.

Pete holds the highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), in Toastmasters

International and give presentations and speeches to churches and schools as well as

groups such as the Knights of Columbus (he is a 4th degree member). He has taught

speech courses at KSC and is preparing to become a Professional Motivational Speaker

and Consultant.

Pete was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and has been married to Maria Luisa Carrion for

38 years. He resides in Orlando, Florida. His hobbies include golf, woodworking, com-

puters, playing the piano, and acting.

K E N O T E S P E A K E R

N A S A National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

JOHN F. KENNEDY

SPACE CENTER

PEDRO “PETE”R. CARRION

Project Analystfor NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

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David Lawrence Jr. retired in 1999 as publisher of The Miami Herald to work in the area of earlychildhood development and readiness. He is president of The Early Childhood InitiativeFoundation and a University Scholar for Early Childhood Development and Readiness at theUniversity of Florida. In 2002 he led the campaign for The Children’s Trust, a dedicated source ofearly intervention and prevention funding for children in Miami-Dade; he now is its chair.Named by Gov. Jeb Bush to the Florida Partnership for School Readiness, he chaired that over-sight board for two terms. He is a national board member of the High/Scope EducationalResearch Foundation and the Foundation for Child Development. In 2002-2003 he chaired theGovernor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Protection. In 2002, he was a key figure in passing astatewide constitutional amendment to provide high-quality pre-K availability for all 4 year olds.In 2004 he was the Governor’s “special assistant for UPK implementation.” He is a board mem-ber and former chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe. The DavidLawrence Jr. K-8 School, a Miami-Dade Public School for 1,600 students, opens in August 2006across from the north campus of Florida International University. And a fully endowed chair inearly childhood studies has been established in his name at the University of Florida College ofEducation.

Before coming to Miami in 1989, he was publisher and executive editor of the Detroit Free Press.He came to the Free Press in 1978 from the Charlotte Observer where he was editor. He joinedthen Knight Newspapers (now Knight Ridder) in 1971. (During his tenure as publisher of TheMiami Herald, the paper won five Pulitzer Prizes.)

He is a graduate of the University of Florida and named “Outstanding Journalism Graduate.” Hegraduated from the Advanced Management program at the Harvard Business School in 1983. In1988, he was honored with Knight-Ridder’s top award, the John S. Knight Gold Medal. He has 12honorary doctorates, including from his alma mater, the University of Florida. His national hon-ors include the Ida B. Wells Award “for exemplary leadership in providing minorities employmentopportunities” and the National Association of Minority Media Executives award for “lifetimeachievement in diversity.” His writing awards include the First Amendment Award from theScripps Howard Foundation and the Inter American Press Association Commentary Award. Heserved twice as chair of the national Task Force on Minorities in the Newspaper Business, was the1991-92 president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the 1995-96 president of theInter American Press Association.

He and Roberta, a master’s graduate in social work from Barry, live in Coral Gables and have 3daughters and 2 sons. His honors include: “Family of the Year” from Family Counseling Services,“Father of the Year” by the South Florida Father’s Day Council, the Lawton and Rhea ChilesAdvocacy Award and the Public Policy Award of the Early Childhood Association of Florida. Thisyear he was honored for “Lifetime Achievement” at the Dr. Martin Luther King Spirit ofExcellence Awards benefit. Nationally, he has been honored with the American Public HealthAssociation Award of Excellence and the Lewis Hine Award for Children and Youth.

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DAVID LAWRENCE JR.

President of The Early ChildhoodInitiative Foundation and Chairperson

of The Children’s Trust

THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES

MR. DAVID LAWRENCE JR.

FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL AND INNOVA-

TIVE ACHIEVEMENTS ON BEHALF

OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH

OF OUR COMMUNITY,

AND HIS DEDICATION

TO ENSURING THEIR BRIGHTEST

AND BEST FUTURES.

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Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall is one of seven children born to the late Willie J. and OraRodgers Bendross, who hailed from rural Alabama, and who had great respect for edu-cation as the only means to ensure success. She is passionate about her family anddaughter Tishria LaChan Mindingall.

Ms. Bendross-Mindingall was reared in Miami, Florida. She attended the public schoolsystem of Dade County and after graduating from Northwestern Senior High went onto pursue her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education at TuskegeeUniversity. She has done further study at Florida International University, BarryUniversity, St. Thomas University and Nova University, obtaining Bachelor’s andMaster’s degrees and several other master-level certifications.

Prior to being elected to the State of Florida House of Representatives, Ms. Bendross-Mindingall was appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles as the first Chairperson of theGovernor’s Commission on African-American Affairs. She presently serves on the fol-lowing committees in the State House: Education Council; Select Committee onVoluntary Pre-kindergarten Implementation; Education Appropriations; EconomicDevelopment, Trade & Banking; Health Care Regulation; and Transportation. She alsoserves as the Education Lead for the House Democratic Caucus.

Ms. Bendross-Mindingall is the recipient of numerous awards, just to name a few: TheJessie Trice Heroes Award; Cancer Advocacy and Legislator’s Award, and received the“Legislator of the Year Award” from the South Florida Council of Fire Fighters.

In addition to her legislative duties, Representative Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall isactively affiliated with many social and civic organizations. She has also organizednumerous events for the community such as the Domestic Violence Workshop, enti-tled, “No More Broken Hearts”; Thanksgiving Food Giveaways to those in need; andHoliday Toy Celebrations to children less fortunate. She is the founder and president of“Labor in Love”, a family literacy center that educates single mothers and helps toimprove their lives.

Rep. Bendross-Mindingall continues to serve as an example of a strong, courageous,tenacious leader who through collaboration and commitment incessantly works for thedevelopment of her people and speaks on behalf of those who might otherwise not beheard.

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REPRESENTATIVE

DOROTHY

BENDROSS-MINDINGALL

State RepresentativeFlorida House of Representatives

THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES

DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL

FOR HER WORK AS

AN EDUCATOR AND HER

LIFE-LONG COMMITMENT

TO THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

AND YOUTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.

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MIAMI -DADE COUNTY

COMMISSIONER

BRUNO A. BARREIRO

CITY OF HIALEAH

MAYOR

JULIO ROBAINA

MIAMI BEACH

CITY MANAGER

JORGE M. GONZALEZ

MIAMI BEACH

CITY COMMISSIONER

MATTI HERRERA-BOWER

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G U E S T S O F H O N O R

F I E L D T R I P T O C I T Y O F M I A M I B E A C H C O M M I S S I O N C H A M B E R

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Raymond Adrian Lisa Badillo Bradd Blackmon Jacky Bruno

Candida Mendiola Mirizza Menendez

Margarita Cepeda-Leonardo

Vivian Perez Milagros Roca

S T A F F

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Staff Planning

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Diubel Cruz Katie Hernandez Luz Lazaro Juan Linval

Gisett Taveras

S T A F F

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Sussy Taveras Xenia ValoisTalmage Thornhill

Victor Capellan, Staff TrainerStaff team building exercise.

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Mariella Adrian

Juan Casimiro Ricardo Menendez Ophelia Sanchez

Ophelia Valls

Brian Alleyne Armando Alonso Elena Brouwer

Bill Walker Carlos Manrique Mayra Diaz-Buttacavoli

T R A I N E R S & S P E A K E R S

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T H A N K STO OUR GUEST SPEAKERS AND TRAINERS

Mariella Adrian, Professor of Fashion Design at the Ft. LauderdaleArt Institute

Mayra Diaz-Buttacavoli, Director of Human Resources and RiskManagement at the City of Miami Beach

Viviana Alemany, Capital Project Coordinator at the City of MiamiBeach

Ben Menezil, Atomic Engineer at Florida Power and Light

Sharon Khan, Account Executive at Nextel

Dr Zandra Rucker, Director of Teenage Parent Program at Miami-Dade Public Schools,

Kathryn Abbate, Executive Director at Miami Beach CommunityHealth Center,

Waleska Conde, Welfare Transition Supervisor at Miami BeachCareer Center

Myria Morgan, Youth Program Manager at South Florida WorkforceInvestment Board

Dr. Ricardo Menendez, Infectious Disease Coordinator at TheFederal Detention Center

Carlos Manrique, Miami-Dade Public Schools Specialist for theDivision of Workforce Development Education andIntergovernmental Affairs

Betty Gutierrez, Legislative Aide to Miami-Dade CommissionerBruno Barreiro

Miguell Del Campillo, Executive Director at The Housing Authorityof the City of Miami Beach

Matti Bower, City of Miami Beach Commissioner

Ophelia Valls, Attorney and Professional Trainer

Armando Alonso, Attorney and Professional Trainer

Juan Casimiro, Bill Walker, Brian Alleyne, Youngbiz

Elena Brouwer, The International Etiquette Centre

Ophelia Sanchez, Management Resource Institute

SFW Career Centers

O U R G R A T I T U D ETO ALL THE STAFF OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

CONSEQUENCES OF TEEN PREGNANCY FORUM

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING PANEL

EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING

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Nazar Alexander

Daniel Barrios Christopher Blandon Shawnticia Braddy Courtney Bradley

Andrea Amison Keishondra Anderson Tiffany Arroyo

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Renzo CorderoChaveis Burse Stephanie Casterot Miguel Castillo Michael Cine

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James Davis Shelbe Davis Rebecca Diaz Vanessa Fernandez

Michael Covington Andrea Cruz Angel Cruz

C L A S S O F 2 0 0 6

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Brian GarbarzMegan Flores Vanessa Flores Jose Floyd Demetrice Folmar

Yesenia Cruz

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Abdiel Garcia

Roger Leite Nerlin Lubin De’Juan Manuel James Martin

Maria Gonzalez Victor Gonzalez Yvette Gonzalez

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Rosemary Ortiz Bryan Matamoros Dominique Moffett Octavio Muguercia Alfred Nabbie

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Maria Padron Alma Ramirez Naziah Riaz Nashay Rivera

C L A S S O F 2 0 0 6

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Delvin WilliamsClarence Smith Malcolm Walker Isom Wedderburn Cojuana Williams

Misley SantanaLazarus Robinson Isabella Rojas Nathalia Rojas Kristian Santana

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C L A S S O F 2 0 0 6 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE REHEARSALFOR GRADUATION

SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY PARTIC IPANTS

Miami Beach Senior High School

Booker T. Washington High School

West-Dade Opportunity School

Coral Park Senior High School

Miami Springs High School

Miami Central High School

Turner Technical

Miami Northwestern High School

Norland Senior High School

Dr. Michael M. Krop High School

South West Senior High School

Christopher Columbus High School

O R I E N T A T I O N

Mary Cordova, Choreographer

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Y O U N G E X E C U T I V E M A K E O V E R

“This programis shaping

me”

Demetrice Folmar, Hialeah

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C O N S E Q U E N C E S O F T E E N P R E G N A N C Y F O R U M

E T I Q U E T T E - T U T O R I A L L U N C H E O N W I T H T H E L E A D E R SVICTOR DIAZ, JR., PRESIDENT OF UNIDAD

C O L L E G E F A I R

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L U N C H W I T H A N A S T R O N A U TAT NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

“ This program offered a unique

experience that helped me grow both mentally

and socially. The support that the staff

offered each individual was inspiring.”

Stephanie Casterot, Miami Beach

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O U T - O F - W E D L O C K P R E G N A N C Y P R E V E N T I O N - M O C K W E D D I N GAND LEARNING ABOUT HIV AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

“It has been a great

learning experience.”

Nathalia Rojas, West Dade

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E M P L O YA B I L I T Y A N D E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P

“At first, I said to myself,

‘Why should I travel

so far for this program? ’

Now I wish that it

would not end.”Kristian Santana, Florida City

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L E V E L I I – S U M M E R C A R E E R I N T E R N S H I P - 2 0 0 6

First Row (left to right): Juan Mena-Cruz, Grace Silva, Richard Rios, Lazaro Leyva.

Second Row: David Amaya, Iesha Owens, Daniel Lago, Joshua Cabrera, Raiza Matamoros, Marisma Zamora,

Ashley Triana-Gallo, Zulyh German, Eduardo Acevedo and Charlie Torres.

Last Row: Jorge Narvaez, Emmanuel Velasquez, Rynell Rattansigh, Ruben Raymond,

Christopher Thompson, Alexis Cobas, Ryan Beharry, Kirk Pereira, Orquidea Magana, Orbin Pereira

In the back: Gabriel Martin, Dominic Narvaez (behind Orquidea)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP HOST LOCATIONS

CHARLEE of Dade County, Inc. • AYUDA of Dade County, Inc. • Podhurst Orseck, P.A.• Hands on Miami • David’s CafeCreative Ideas, Inc. • Native American Puppet Theater • SunPost Newspaper • City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department

City of Miami Beach Human Resources Department • City of Miami Beach Police Department • George T. Baker Aviation School

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Together, together, together everyone

Together, together, come on lets have some fun

Together, were there for each other every time

Together together come on lets do this right

Here and now its time for celebration

I finally figured it out (yeah yeah)

That all our dreams have no limitations

That’s what its all about

Everyone is special in their own way

We make each other strong (each other strong)

Were not the same

Were different in a good way

Together’s where we belong

We’re all in this together

Once we know

That we are

We’re all stars

And we see that

We’re all in this together

And it shows

When we stand

Hand in hand

Make our dreams come true

Together, together, together everyone

Together, together, come on lets have some fun

Together, were there for each other every time

Together together come on lets do this right

Estamos aqui

unidos como hermanos

vamos a tumbar la casa (tumba la casa)

llegamos, ya comienza esta fiesta

alegres a bailar

We’ve arrived because we stuck together

Champions one and all

(Rap in Spanish)

(Rap in English)

Workforce sing along

Yeah, you really got it goin’ on

Workforce in the house

Everybody say it now

Workforce everywhere

Wave your hands up in the air

That’s the way we do it

Lets get to it

Time to show the world

Come on everyone!

N E W G E N E R A T I O N L E A D E R S H I P I N S T I T U T E R E M I XSONG: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

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T E L E P H O N E 3 0 5 . 5 3 2 . 5 3 5 0 T T Y / T D D 3 0 5 . 4 7 0 . 5 5 2 9

THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT/PROGRAM. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILIT IES.

D E S I G N & P R I N T I N G B Y G R A P H I K M A R 3 0 5 . 8 8 7 . 3 4 7 3