United Way Miami is proud to commemorate a century of service and mark a new horizon with the expansion of UpSkill Miami, our innovative workforce fund. In partnership with Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BIITS), dozens will receive training and gain employment in the leading aviation industry.

On May 28, our President and CEO, Symeria Hudson, officially unveiled this partnership at a press conference at the Opa-Locka Executive Airport. A special thank you to Captain Barrington Irving, Emeritus Board Member Jayne Abess, Maria Mas Blet and Chair Oliver Gilbert for celebrating this milestone with us, and to the students and recent BITTS graduates for sharing their journeys and firsthand experiences.

This expansion signifies a bold step forward for UpSkill Miami. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to empowering more than 750 Miami-Dade residents while continuing to build brighter futures.