MDC Homestead Campus to Host Diversity in the Workplace: Internship and Employment Opportunities with the Federal Government

Miami, Oct. 2, 2019- Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Homestead Campus will host Diversity in the Workplace: Internship and Employment Opportunities with the Federal Government, a panel discussion and networking event on Tuesday, Oct. 15, starting at 9:50 a.m. 

Hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Committee & Student Life, the event will feature representatives from various federal government agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Department of State (DOS), the United States Agency for International Aid (USAID), Homeland Security and the Peace Corps.

The event will highlight the efforts of the federal government to be inclusive of diversity within their hiring process while fulfilling their mission of service to the nation, within the country and abroad.  Representatives will discuss career opportunities with the federal government.

Panel participants include: James Watson, USAID; Adam Housh, United States Peace Corps; John Tobon, Homeland Security; Rebecca Kimbrell, U.S. Department of State; Alexis Carpinteri, FBI; Vladimir Diaz, Homeland Security; Maria Thomson, National Park Service; Jasmine Walker Special Agent, Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General; and Kimberly Castillo, USAID.  The moderator is Professor Jairo R Ledesma.

For more information, please contact Professor Jairo R Ledesma, jledesma@mdc.edu