Miami-Dade County Public Schools Office of Education and Economic Access

10/19/2026

🚍 Connecting Small Businesses to BIG Opportunities with M-DCPS!

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Transportation Department, Procurement, and the Office of Community Partnerships, Education, and Business Access joined forces to host a highly successful informational session for small businesses in the transportation industry!

With over 70 attendees, the event provided a valuable opportunity for business owners to hear directly from M-DCPS Procurement and Transportation representatives, gain insight into business opportunities, ask questions, and learn how to position their companies to partner with the District.

Thank you to everyone who attended! Your participation and enthusiasm made this event a tremendous success.

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT!

Check out videos as we spotlight two small businesses that attended and hear firsthand about their experiences and what they gained from the session!

At M-DCPS, we’re not just sharing opportunities, we’re building connections and opening doors for small businesses!

10/13/2026

BUILDING CONNECTIONS. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS!

Pirtle Construction and the M-DCPS Office of Business Access joined forces to host a successful Small Business Matchmaking Event, connecting small businesses in the construction industry trades with an established prime contractor!

This valuable networking opportunity allowed Pirtle Construction to share information about current projects, discuss potential contracting opportunities, and connect directly with small businesses representing various construction trades.

Our goal? To bridge the gap between small businesses and prime contractors, creating meaningful connections that can lead to future partnerships and business growth!

A special thank you to Pirtle Construction for its collaboration, commitment, and willingness to open doors for small businesses.

We also extend our appreciation to all the small business owners who participated, engaged in conversations, and took advantage of this opportunity!

At M-DCPS, we remain committed to connecting small businesses with opportunities that help them grow, compete, and succeed!

10/09/2026

DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS AND WANT TO PARTNER WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help!

Join us Tuesday, November 10, at 10:00 AM at Lindsey Hopkins Educational Center for our monthly Technical Business Boost session.

Learn how to:
✨ Find upcoming M-DCPS solicitations and opportunities
✨ Know where to look and how to get started
✨ Navigate the application process
✨ Receive one-on-one, hands-on assistance from our team

Whether you’re just getting started or need help taking the next step, this session is designed to help small businesses better understand how to do business with M-DCPS.
-MUST BE ATLEAST 1 YEAR IN BUSINESS.
📞 Call our office at 3/995-1307 or message us your email address, and we’ll send you additional information.

Can’t make it in November? No problem! We host these sessions every month, so join us in December or at an upcoming session.

🤝 Your business opportunity may start with simply knowing where to begin. Let us help you take that first step!

CommunityPartnerships BusinessAccess MiamiBusiness

10/09/2026

Another Successful Technical Business Boost (TBB)!

Empowering Small Businesses. Creating Opportunities. Building Partnerships.

Another successful Technical Business Boost session! We continue to support small businesses by providing hands-on guidance with certification applications, helping them navigate upcoming and forecasted solicitations, and offering personalized, one-on-one assistance to help them successfully do business with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).

🌟 Small Business Spotlight!

We are excited to spotlight Ileana Velazquez, owner of Science Center, who joined us for this month’s session!
Thank you, Ileana, for attending and sharing your experience! We are delighted that you found the session valuable and walked away with the knowledge, resources, and tools to explore partnership opportunities with M-DCPS.

📣 ARE YOU A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH M-DCPS?

Your opportunity starts here! Join us for our next Technical Business Boost session.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
🕙 10:00 A.M.

Stay tuned! Our event flyer with additional details will be posted soon. In the meantime contact us at 305-995-1307 and ask about the Technical Business Boost November event.

Your business. Your opportunity. Let us help you take the next step!

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

🚌 DO YOU OWN A TRANSPORTATION OR CHARTER BUS COMPANY?

M-DCPS wants to connect with YOU!
Join us to learn about opportunities to provide charter bus and school bus transportation services for field trips and connect directly with M-DCPS Transportation Services.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Westchester Regional Library | 9445 Coral Way

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn what M-DCPS is looking for, ask questions, and position your business for upcoming opportunities.

📞 305-995-1307

Your next business opportunity could start here. REGISTER TODAY!

10/03/2026

📣 DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS AND WANT TO PARTNER WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help!

Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00 AM at Robert Morgan Educational Center for our monthly Technical Business Boost session.

Learn how to:
✨ Find upcoming M-DCPS solicitations and opportunities
✨ Know where to look and how to get started
✨ Navigate the application process
✨ Receive one-on-one, hands-on assistance from our team

Whether you’re just getting started or need help taking the next step, this session is designed to help small businesses better understand how to do business with M-DCPS.
-MUST BE ATLEAST 1 YEAR IN BUSINESS.
📞 Call our office at 3/995-1307 or message us your email address, and we’ll send you additional information.

Can’t make it in October? No problem! We host these sessions every month, so join us in November or at an upcoming session.

🤝 Your business opportunity may start with simply knowing where to begin. Let us help you take that first step!

CommunityPartnerships BusinessAccess MiamiBusiness

09/24/2026

Strong partnerships drive real impact! 🌟 Big thanks to the Women Of Tomorrow Mentoring & Scholarship Program for sponsoring professional growth sessions for over 60 MDCPS coordinators. Together, we’re empowering educators to uplift the next generation! 👏📚

09/22/2026

Today was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in young people and bring our community together around mentorship.

We were proud to celebrate the impact of mentoring through our partnership with Women of Tomorrow and to recognize the continued commitment to creating opportunities that help young women build confidence, discover their potential, and prepare for their futures.
Mentoring is more than guidance, it’s connection, encouragement, and the belief that every young person deserves someone in their corner.

A special thank you to Women of Tomorrow founder Jennifer Valoppi for her vision and leadership, and to Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez for supporting this important work and helping shine a light on the transformative impact of mentorship.

Together, we are investing in the next generation of women and strengthening the communities they will lead

Miami-Dade Schools South Region-Office Homestead Senior High School

09/17/2026

🏫 Today, schools across M-DCPS came alive with the energy, smiles, and meaningful connections of Fathers in Education Day!
From All Pro Dad chapter launches to special school-based celebrations, fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures joined students to share breakfast, conversation, and make memories. The photos captured throughout the day tell a powerful story of engagement, support, and the positive impact that involved fathers and father figures have on student success.

Whether participating in activities, or simply spending quality time at school, these moments reinforced what we know to be true: when families and schools work together, students thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to the School Board, Superintendent, school leaders, staff members, community partners, and of course, all the fathers and father figures, who made today so special. Your presence, commitment, and love continue to inspire and strengthen our school communities.

All Pro Dad


📸 Swipe through to see some of the incredible moments! 💙