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 […]
Minnesota businesses opening doors for workers with autism — MICC on WCCO
WATCH WCCO MICC is grateful for the strong partnerships we’ve built with businesses across the Twin Cities. By combining education, hands-on job training and personalized support, MICC guides participants in building the skills and confidence they need to secure meaningful employment. Graduates like Graham Wagner and Ann Meehan are thriving at Lunds & Byerlys, where […]
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 […]
Careers Spotlight: Wally
MICC graduate Wally ’18 has a new job! Wally recently began an exciting new role at Unity Hospital as a Certified In-Patient Pharmacy Technician. His journey with MICC began when he traveled from his hometown of Chicago to attend MICC’s three-week overnight Summer Program after a family member recommended the program to his dad. While in Richfield, Wally gained […]
MICC College participant lands dream job at US Bank Stadium!
As MICC College seniors near graduation, they work extensively with the Careers program staff to secure their post-graduation employment! College participant Sophia, originally from a small town called Holmen, Wisconsin, is well-known on campus for being an avid football fan! Typically decked out in NFL wear, Sophia knows all there is to know about what’s happening on the field week-by-week. […]
NEW Career Confidence program begins at MICC in January 2026!
JOIN US! MICC is excited to introduce Career Confidence, a new two-day-per-week career and social skills program for neurodivergent adults ages 18+, including individuals with autism and learning differences. This program supports young adults as they get ready for what’s next. You’ll learn and visit different employers, practice healthy workplace habits, and build confidence through […]
Careers Spotlight: Riley
MICC graduate Riley has worked as a dishwasher at Brookdale Senior Living since 2017. Some of his other tasks include wiping down walls, countertops, and carts, sweeping and mopping the floor, and clearing the tables in the dining area. His favorite task is using the carts to load ice buckets and filling the ice machines […]
MICC graduate talks being an autistic business owner on Today’s Autistic Moment podcast!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Michael Goldberger is a 2024 MICC graduate and current Community program member. MICC participant Michael Goldberger joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! Highlighting that October is National Disability Employment Month, Michael shared his employment journey as an autistic business owner. Here are a few highlights […]
Careers Spotlight: Stephanie
MICC graduate Stephanie ‘24 has been working at the Learning Tree for just over 6 months. Learning Tree is a childcare facility where Stephanie assists with facilitating play, toileting, snack time, and creating a safe environment. Her favorite part about her job is interacting with the kids. Her advice to others wanting to work in childcare is […]