Category: Stories
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How Orlando International Fashion Week Builds Confidence: A Belonging-Driven Casting Experience
At Orlando International Fashion Week (OIFW), the runway does not begin on show day. It begins at casting. Over two weekends this April, OIFW welcomed hundreds of aspiring and experienced models to CityArts Gallery in Downtown Orlando for official casting calls ahead of the June 6 runway shows. What unfolded was more than an audition…
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Mentorship Is the Best Superpower: Lessons from the NFL’s “Champion” Super Bowl Ad
A Super Bowl Spotlight on Mentorship During Super Bowl LX in 2026, the National Football League (NFL) aired a powerful 60-second commercial titled Champion, a heartwarming tribute to youth coaches and the lasting power of mentorship (National Football League [NFL], 2026). The spot, created by agency 72andSunny LA, features a young boy giving a fiery…
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Lift Orlando and Valencia College Launch Free-Tuition Scholarship for Jones High Graduates
On January 7, 2026, Valencia College and Lift Orlando announced the launch of the Lift Scholars program, offering full tuition and fee coverage at Valencia for every graduate of Jones High School’s Class of 2026 through 2029. Whether pursuing an associate degree or short-term technical certificate, students will now have the opportunity to earn credentials…
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