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Today, more than 120,000 students attend Miami Dade College, a state-supported college with eight campuses and numerous outreach centers that offer more than 300 distinct degree pathways including associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and apprenticeships. We are one of the largest and most highly regarded institutions of higher education in the nation. MDC is the recipient of many top national awards including the Aspen Prize. As Democracy’s College, MDC changes lives through accessible, high quality teaching and learning experiences. We have been named among the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since the program’s inception. The College embraces its responsibility to serve as an economic, cultural and civic leader for the advancement of our diverse global community. Our alumni and employees contribute more than $3 billion annually to the local economy, and MDC graduates occupy top leadership positions in every major industry.

The Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball combine the tradition of America’s pastime with the excitement of South Florida. The Marlins have an unwavering commitment to our community and making an impact with our future leaders and All-Stars. The organization features one of the most diverse front office staffs across professional sports, highlighted by a mix of homegrown talents along with exceptional individuals from across the globe. As an organization that lives through its values, the Marlins are dedicated to building sustained success on and off the field as a world-class entertainment venture. Our inclusive work environment encourages passionate, innovative and driven individuals to exceed expectations. loanDepot park, located in the heart of Miami's Little Havana, is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark opened in 2012. The ballpark is home to the Miami Marlins and serves as the Miami office for the front office staff. loanDepot park is a first-class entertainment destination beyond baseball, hosting various types of events each year that contribute immensely to the vibrant culture of Miami. To book your ballpark event: loanDepotparkevents.com

The City of Miami Beach was incorporated on March 26, 1915. Miami Beach operates on a commission/city manager form of government. The commission consists of a mayor and six commissioners who serve as the policy-making body of the city. The city manager ensures that policies, directives, resolutions and ordinances adopted by the city commission are enforced and implemented. The city manager is also charged with the daily operations of the city. Through fiscal prudence and good leadership, the city’s journey to excellence is guided by its mission, vision and strategic plan that is making Miami Beach a better place to live, work and play. With Biscayne Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the City of Miami Beach is not just a favorite for international and domestic visitors but for a growing residential population too. The cosmopolitan island city, just 7.1 square miles, is everything that is cool and hot.