The Debut of Play Time, a Short Documentary on Autism, at the 20th Annual DIRFloortime International Conference in Orlando, FL
The Debut of Play Time, a Short Documentary on Autism, at the 20thAnnual DIRFloortime International Conference in Orlando, FL
Brad Fenton, Susie Fenton, Dr. Lina Maria Moyano, Manuel Romero, Jeffrey J. Guenzel, Virginia Spielmann
Manuel Romero, student of the Bachelor Degree in Communications and Mass Media of United International College, and producer and director of Play Time (2016), along with the film’s cast and DIRFloortime Professionals, screened the documentary at the 2016 20th Annual International DIRFloortime Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL
Mr. Jeffrey J. Guenzel, Chief Executive Officer of the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental Learning, introduced the short documentary and recognized the importance of Play Time as a media initiative that creates awareness about DIRFloortime.
The Fenton Family, who is featured in the documentary, attended the conference and shared their thoughts during the Q&A session after the documentary screening. As parents of a child with autism, Mr. Fenton emphasized the significance of accessing therapy for them to be able to care for the needs of their child, Max. Also, Mrs. Fenton voiced the utterly value of becoming members of a support group. She said how attending their support group translates to belonging to a community of parents who all share similar experiences, thoughts, and an intense need to keep sharing.
“Play Time educates families about DIRFloortime. The documentary inspires families to keep on learning about DIRFloortime; and as a result, parents start taking action such as attending this important conference, and finding ways to implement this approach in their daily lives- Dr. Lina Moyano.”
Courtney Kearney reiterated the thoughts of Manuel’s professor, Dr. Marcela Moyano, who strongly believes that media must be a vehicle for social change and she said that Play Time is a clear example of how a documentary film can create awareness of such growing condition as autism.
Play Time is a documentary film that was produced as a class project in the MMC 416 Documentaries summer course 2016 at UIC. Manuel is eager and pleased to continue screening the documentary at various venues. He is in the process of translating it to other languages and launching a distribution campaign.
The Seminole Hard Rock Cafe and Casino: Staying at a Hotel to Play Guitar or at the Slot Machines?
The Seminole Hard Rock Cafe and Casino: Staying at a Hotel to PlayGuitar or at the Slot Machines?
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UIC Students of the Travel and Tourism Management program and those enrolled in the MAN 412 Entrepreneurship and Creativity class toured the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Wednesday June 1, 2016.
Aside from touring the casino, students also went in one of the hotel rooms, interior halls, and the employee lounge and cafeteria. They explored the marketing strategy of the hotel and casino and learned that 80% of the revenue comes from the slot machines.
Guests of the hotel have electric guitars and amplifiers available for rent. This is an out of the ordinary hotel that attracts gamers and rock lovers.
“It was interesting to me that when I asked if the Hard Rock Casino had any competitors, our tour guide said that they don’t. Then, he said that perhaps the Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino could be their competitor or any other gambling organization.” Said Frederico Flores.
Career Source Broward Offers Training Grants of up to $8,200 to Study A Business Degree at UIC
Career Source Broward Offers Training Grants of up to $8,200 toStudy A Business Degree at UIC
Miramar, FL (November 9, 2016), United International College (UIC) announces its agreement with Career Source Broward to offer its associate programs in Business Administration and International Business Management for applicants interested in making higher wages and improving their quality of life. Applicants who are currently unemployed or receiving low salaries can qualify for up to $8,500 in tuition reduction.
Education plays a pivotal role in the employment status of residents of the United States. According to theNational Center of Education Statistics, employment rates are higher for students with a bachelor’s degree (89) compared to those who only complete high school (67).
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States , the unemployment rate of Florida is of 4.7 in 2016.
$869 is the average weekly wage nationally and 34.4 are the average hours worked per week nationally. $782 is the average weekly wage statewide and 34.1 are the average hours worked per week statewide according to the second quarter 2016 Labor Market Report of Miami Dade County.
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Top Executives is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. In 2014, there were offered 2,467,500 jobs in this field. To qualify for a top executive position, applicants usually have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and five years of experience or more. The median annual salary for top executives is $102,690. Similar occupations are administrative service and sales managers.
United International College (UIC) offers Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and International Business Management and is now a training provider of Career Source Broward.
Career Source Broward is a federally funded administrative entity of Broward Workforce Development Board. The goal of Career Source Broward is to generate a sustainable economy in Broward County by offering services to job seekers and employers. Therefore, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or the Welfare Transition Program (WTP) grant, Career Source Broward offers funding to applicants who qualify for training/education opportunities of up to $8,200.
One of the requirements to receive Career Source Broward funds for education is that the students must qualify to receive Pell Grants, which are available according to the financial need of the student’s household.
Prospective students must be (1) US citizens or residents and (2) must have a high school diploma or a GED, which is equivalent to the high school diploma.
Also, Career Source Broward has a special program that funds the total tuition of the business degree of young students between the ages of 16 and 21 and who are currently unemployed.
The Financial Aid office of United International College guides students interested in applying to receive these federal grants to fill out the FAFSA application (code 042332).
These are the steps to follow to receive federal funds and enroll in an academic program:
1. Apply to the Associate Degrees in Business Administration or International Business Management at United International College
2. Attend the Universal Orientation at Career Source Broward on any Monday or Wednesday at 8:45 a.m.
3. Gather required documents found on page 7 of Application to apply for training (Application form will be provided during the Universal Orientation).
4. a. Attend a Fast Track Orientation on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. or Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
4. b. Meet your assigned Success Coach.
4. c. Submit gathered documents to this session.
4. d. Fill out Part II of Application.
United International College offers Student Placement Services to facilitate students finding a job in their fields. United International College is a higher education institution with a Model of Holistic Education, which focuses on developing not only intellectual skills of students, but also emotional, physical, and intuitive skills. Hence, UIC graduates are successful at the professional level, but also in all the fields pertaining to the human being as a whole. Next term starts on January 9, 2017. For further information, please contact (954) 607-4344 or via e-mail at uicadmissions@uinternational.edu
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Marcela Moyano
marcela@uinternational.edu
(954) 607-4344
El Dorado Furniture: A Family Legacy
On June 8, 2016, Students from the MAN 412 Entrepreneurship and Creativity course toured El Dorado Furniture. Students were excited to learn that El Dorado Furniture is owned and managed by the Capo Family. Six brothers oversee the operations of the furniture stores, and each one specializes in a specific area to ensure the best service for their customers.
Daniel Capo, one of the third generation of the Capos, gave UIC students a tour through the warehouse located in Miami Gardens that distributes furniture to all the different warehouses in South Florida.
Later during the morning, students met with the Chief Marketing Officer, Roberto Capo, who shared interesting facts with the students. 5% of El Dorado Furniture Customers are overseas even though the company does not invest in any type of international advertising. Venezuela is the # 1 overseas buyer of El Dorado Furniture.
UIC students are extremely thankful to the Capo family and the staff of El Dorado Furniture for the learning experience.
Daniel Capo giving UIC’s students a tour of the warehouse
UIC Students taking a tour of El Dorado Furniture’s Showroom (Palmetto Boulevard)