Maria Clemente completed a 12-week training program that taught IT skills like hardware, software, networking, and coding. The program helps low-income families access San Francisco's growing technology sector and provides graduates with job training, professional development, and college preparation support. Maria actively participated in the program and completed 144 hours of training in areas such as tech support, networking, coding, and career readiness.

1. December14, 2015
To whomit mayconcern,
Thisletteristo verifythatMaria ArlethClemente hasparticipatedinourMissionTechiesAcademy
Program at MEDA’s Digital OpportunityCenterduringourfall 2015 session.
In thisfree 12-weektrainingprogram,participantslearnITessentialsof hardware,software,networking
and coding,plushowtoprovide techsupportto low-incomefamilies.Graduatesof the programreceive
a $500 stipend,job-readinesstraining,professional skills,ongoingplacement,retentionservices,college
prepand knowledgeof howtoenroll inpost-secondaryeducation.
This programis a vital entrypointforlow- andmoderate-income youngadultstoaccessSanFrancisco’s
technologysector,whichexperienced57% growthoverthe last three years.
I highlyrecommendMariaforher punctuality,effortandprogramparticipation.She hasbeenateam
playerandhas shownthe abilitytofollow directionsandisdetail oriented.Mariacompletedourfall
2015 MissionTechiesAcademyonThursdayDec10th, 2015, witha total of 144 hours(12 week
intensive) where she obtainedtraininginthe followingareas:
• Hardware • Software • TechSupport• Networking•Coding(java) •Job ReadinessTraining•
Financial Capability•CareerGuide
AnyquestionsregardingMariaplease donothesitate toreachoutto me at your earliestconvenience.
LeonardoY. Sosa TechnologyTrainingCoordinator2301 MissionStreet,Unit203 San Francisco,CA
94110 415.282.3334 ext105 tech@medasf.org"