Arc Broward

A huge thank you to Chef Nikol Zarbalas from Hellenic for visiting us today at Arc Broward! Our Arc Culinary students were thrilled to meet you and share their passion for the culinary arts. We're looking forward to cooking up exciting collaborations in the future! 👨🍳👩🍳🍽️

The countdown is ON for the InspHired Luncheon — happening this Friday, October 3rd at the Bahia Mar!   We can’t wait to see you for an afternoon of inspiration, impact, and celebration of inclusive employment during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.   Here’s what you can look forward to: Doors open at 11 AM – explore our Reverse Job Fair and meet talented job seekers. Start Bidding now in our Silent Auction with 50+ amazing items (open to everyone, even if you can’t attend!). Purchase raffle tickets at the event for incredible prizes like hotel stays, exclusive dinners, and Universal Studios tickets (10 for $25 | 30 for $50). The formal program begins at 11:45 AM, honoring this year’s outstanding awardees. A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Your generosity ensures we continue to create meaningful opportunities in our community. Can’t attend? You can still support the event! Bid in the silent auction or make a donation — every contribution helps individuals with disabilities achieve their full potential. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEdENmbk

BREAKING BARRIERS IN HOSPITALITY! Arc Broward is proud to launch “Hospitality with Purpose”. Thanks to $820,050 in state funding, championed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and awarded through FloridaCommerce, this groundbreaking initiative is being developed at the beautiful Chateau Mar Golf Resort in Lauderhill. This 6-month post-secondary certificate program blends classroom learning, hands-on externships, and a paid internship — preparing participants for meaningful careers in hospitality as hotel front desk clerks, housekeepers, banquet servers, bussers, and more. Learn more about this exciting program slated for launch in 2026! https://lnkd.in/ek_znQTn

🎓🐾 Big congratulations to our Animal Care Certificate Program graduates: Maya Garcia, Max Katz, and Edgar Rodriguez, who completed their program on September 22, 2025!   Throughout the program, students learned to: * Identify and interpret dog and cat body language * Properly handle, hold, harness, and walk animals * Understand cat- and dog-specific diseases, how they spread, and their treatments * Get certified in Animal First Aid & CPR by the Red Cross * Recognize different cat and dog breeds and their unique characteristics * Train and work with dogs in both single and group settings * Explore various working dogs and their training—including Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Bomb Detection Dogs, Arson Detection Dogs, and K9 Unit dogs   Students put their learning into action at externship sites including Abandoned Pet Rescue, Broward Animal Care, and Women In Distress.   We're so proud of their hard work and commitment to compassionate, professional animal care. 🐾💙

Today is HR Professionals Day! And if that’s not the perfect reason to hype up our amazing People Experience Team, we don’t know what is! Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to supporting our people makes a tremendous difference. Your work is often behind the scenes, but it is at the heart of our organization’s success. Thank you for your hard work and the care you show in everything you do. Each one of you is a special, important piece of our puzzle and Arc Broward appreciates you more than you know… thank you with much gratitude! Our Rock Stars..... Serena Palladino – Talent Acquisition Specialist Perl Tobias – People Experience & Onboarding Specialist Sandra Sanchez – People Experience & Compliance Manager Adrienne Zuckerman – People Experience & Benefits Manager Arlene Anzalone – People Experience Office Manager Cari Watson - Administrative Assistant Charisse Lloyd – Training & Development Specialist LaShaon Machado-Brinson – Training & Development Coordinator

A huge thank you to the amazing team from T-Mobile who visited our School of Hire today! T-Mobile They dedicated their time to conducting mock interviews with our students, helping them sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for future career opportunities. We are so grateful for partners like T-Mobile who invest in our students’ growth and success!

This afternoon was extra special thanks to our friends at Spirit Airlines ✈️ They joined our Adult Day Program for a fun-filled time of bingo, big smiles, and build-your-own yogurt parfaits! We’re so grateful for their time, energy, and the genuine connections they made. And let’s not forget the “why did the chicken cross the road” jokes that had the whole room buzzing with even more energy.

Thank you to our amazing Media Sponsors for supporting this year’s InspHired Luncheon! Your partnership helps us shine a light on the power of inclusive hiring and the importance of creating opportunities for all. We’re proud to have the support of: Modern Luxury • South Florida Business & Wealth •Lifestyle Media Group, LLC • The New Pelican • City & Shore Magazine Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive community. Join us at the event! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available—visit https://lnkd.in/e-iMDNpp to learn more.

Thank you to our incredible Print Sponsors, Marsh McLennan and AK Building Services, for supporting this year’s InspHired Luncheon. Marsh McLennan AK Building Services We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to our mission. Join us at the event! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available—visit https://lnkd.in/e-iMDNpp to learn more.

We’re thrilled to announce that Linnie Supall — Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist — will be our Master of Ceremonies for the InspHired Luncheon! 🎤 A proud South Florida native, Linnie’s career has taken her from covering the Champlain Towers South tragedy in Surfside to guiding viewers through Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Her work has earned recognition from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists, and her passion for storytelling is matched only by her commitment to community. Linnie Supall Beyond the newsroom, Linnie is a ballet dancer, mentor, volunteer, and former Miss Palm Beach County USA and Miss Treasure Coast USA. Reporting for WPLG Local 10 News is a dream come true for her — and we’re honored to have her bring that same heart and energy to InspHired. 💙 📅 Join us as we celebrate the power of inclusive employment! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available—visit https://lnkd.in/e-iMDNpp to learn more. #InspHired #ArcBroward #LinnieSupall #Local10News #SouthFlorida