How MDC Is Preparing Miami's Next Generation With AI | Madeline Pumariega

Miami Dade College serves more students than almost any other institution in the country — and its president Madeline Pumariega is making sure it stays ahead of what's coming. In this episode she walks us through how MDC is integrating AI into education, partnering with the county on workforce development, and preparing students for a job market that looks nothing like it did a decade ago.

She also covers the Freedom Tower restoration, the FIFA Museum, the presidential library, popular majors, internship programs, continued adult education, and whether AI is actually taking jobs or creating them. Plus a surprise royal visit and her top 3 Miami restaurants.

If you care about Miami's future — this episode is essential.

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0:00 Intro
1:33 Freedom Tower
4:22 FIFA Museum in Freedom Tower
5:42 From Exile Family to MDC President
8:29 Freedom Tower Restoration
10:43 Presidential Library
13:13 AI at MDC
15:30 Is AI Taking Jobs?
18:15 Partnership with MDC Tax Collector
19:44 Working with the County to Implement AI
20:44 125,000 Students
23:20 Popular Majors
26:09 Biggest Challenges as the President
28:53 Importance of Internships
30:15 Does the Younger Generation Have It Harder?
32:35 Focus on Internship Program
35:19 Continued Education for Adults
36:07 Favorite Campus
37:51 Royalty Visiting
38:40 MDC Campus in Cuba?
40:33 Top 3 Restaurants
43:06 Outro