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Cuban Farmer-Turned-Tradesman Fulfills American Dream through Vocational Training
Julio Hernandez, 38, used to operate a 50-acre farm in Cuba, where he raised rice and sugar cane. But the desire to gain freedom of speech and a better life for his family sent him on a personal journey that reached its fulfillment on July 18, 2009, when he graduated from AC Tech, along with 20 other apprentices. According to Hernandez, he came to this country 11 years ago with his wife Maracela, because he wanted their children to grow up in the land of freedom. “We are all citizens now,” he said. “Here my three children can grow up in freedom and say whatever they want to say. I love this country, where everybody has opportunities to work and enjoy life.” Hernandez works with Michael Mueller, an HVAC consultant with Hill York Service Corporation who works in Fort Lauderdale. Mueller is also the labor chairman for AC Tech’s education committee and has followed Julio’s progress since he started his apprenticeship, five years ago. “Julio came to us from a recommendation of a union journeyman working in the industry,” Mueller said. “Julio works hard because he knows, that is how you get ahead in life.” Congratulations to AC Tech’s graduating class of 2009 On July 18, 21 AC Tech apprentices completed their five-year training programs and graduated to journeyman status:
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