More Than a Retreat: Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime
By Sam Sack, Social Manager Ask an MICC College graduate about some of their favorite memories, and chances are they’ll mention a retreat. It’s the excitement of trying something completely new, laughing around a campfire, exploring a new town with friends, or bringing home a small keepsake to remember the experience. While every retreat looks […]
MICC graduate has welcomed visitors to MICC for nearly two decades
“I like to getting to know people who are new to the program.” – John ‘08 When John arrived at MICC from California, he came with a simple but powerful goal: to build a life of his own. “I wanted to learn how to be independent,” he says. One of the first adjustments was Minnesota’s weather—going from California heat to cold […]
MICC graduate honored as employee of the month
MICC graduate Camille ‘24 was recently named Employee of the Month by her employer, Kinderplatz! Camille found her job as a floater aide at Kinderplatz in Bloomington with the help of her job developer while finishing up her senior year at MICC in 2024. Her role involves helping with toddlers or preschoolers with daily tasks, and she has now been employed there for […]
2026 MICC graduate begins new job at Cub Foods
MICC is excited to celebrate recent MICC graduate, Hailey ’26, as she begins her new position working in the deli at Cub! Starting a new job is a huge accomplishment, and Hailey is already looking forward to learning new things and growing her skills in the workplace. One of the things Hailey is most […]
Class of 2026 graduates!
On May 14, 2026, MICC College seniors gathered with their friends, families, supporters, and other MICC participants to celebrate a major milestone: Graduation! This culmination of their three-year journey at MICC began with a pizza party at Woodlake, before boarding a shuttle to the big event at Best Buy headquarters. The event kicked off with […]
MICC graduate visits Today’s Autistic Moment podcast to talk friendships and community!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Gaby is a 2021 graduate of MICC’s College program and a current participant in MICC’s Community program. MICC graduate Gaby joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! Gaby discussed the importance of having a strong community in the episode entitled, “Autistics Building Community and Friendships.” Here are a few highlights from Gaby’s interview! Philip: What […]
Autism Acceptance Month on Minnesota Live!
MICC recently took the spotlight on KSTP-TV’s Minnesota Live, sharing the experience of participants at work during April’s Autism Acceptance Month. CEO Amy Gudmestad was joined by MICC College graduates and Community members Graham Wagner and Ann Meehan, who shared firsthand how MICC has helped shape their paths toward independence, confidence and meaningful careers at Lunds […]
MICC graduate pursues dream career in aviation
MICC graduate John ‘21 has been fascinated with flying as long as he can remember. He traveled frequently with his family growing up. On his travels, which included trips to Denmark, London, and Mexico, he was amazed by the impressive size of 747 aircrafts and dreamed of working in aviation. As a teen growing up in Minnetrista, he took flight training and attended a weeklong Aviation Careers Camp that his guidance counselor […]
MICC graduate talks friendship and community
When MICC graduate Dinah ‘24 first arrived on campus, she was hoping to learn independent living skills, but also to find a community that feels like home! Dinah shares, “I didn’t have any friends in high school, or pretty much all my life. When I came to MICC, it was easy to make friends because they all have disabilities so we can relate to each other.” During her College program years, Dinah enjoyed her social […]
UnitedHealth Group volunteers at MICC’s Mock Interviews!
This month, MICC College participants put their interview skills to the test during Mock Interviews with volunteers from UnitedHealth Group. These practice sessions give participants the opportunity to build confidence, practice answering common interview questions, receive constructive feedback, and sharpen the skills they’ll need as they begin their job search journeys. Mock Interviews are a meaningful milestone for our College participants—helping turn classroom […]