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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”0″ images=”116905,116887,116889,116890,116888,116891″ img_size=”full” onclick=””][vc_column_text]October 21, 2019 – Earlier this year, Best Buddies International partnered with\u00a0Fundaci\u00f3n MAPFRE\u00a0<\/strong>to launch a Pre-Employment Training Program in Massachusetts. Designed to prepare Friendship program participants ages 14-22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities to transition into our Jobs program, this series of workshops and community-based learning opportunities helps provide critical services and resources for employment success.<\/p>\n

Fundaci\u00f3n MAPFRE<\/strong> is recognized as a leading global foundation for their commitment to people’s well-being and social progress. Their mission is to contribute to improving people’s quality of life and the progress of society through multinational programs and activities.<\/p>\n

Best Buddies and\u00a0Fundaci\u00f3n MAPFRE\u00a0<\/strong>are exploring how to not only sustain, but also expand the program in Massacussetts and work on the next step to implement the program in other states. This partnership was features in\u00a0La Fundaci\u00f3n Magazine’s\u00a0<\/em>September edition, read more below.<\/p>\n

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