EMPOWERING
GROWTH WITH
REAL SKILLS

About us

About us

DistancEd. Inc is a national, volunteer non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida. We specialize in providing basic skills for gaining employment for ex-convicts, veterans and the disenfranchised who deserve a second chance at a fulfilling life. We do this by partnering with like-minded organizations whose missions complement our own.

Our mission

To inspire, educate, empower and motivate those that deserve a second chance in life.

Our services

For ex-convicts, veterans and the disenfranchised.

What We Do

Resume Building

  • Resume Design

  • Compelling Language and Technology

  • Captivating Cover Letter and Resume

  • Using Your Network to be Successful

  • Tracking Changes in MSWORD

 

Basic Computer

  • Interactive interview to determine computer skills needed 

  • Introduction to Core Everyday  Skills

  • Safe Web Usage 

  • Customized manuals for practice

  • Internet Safety and Security.MSWORD

 
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Live job interviewing practice

  • Live practice with experienced professionals 

  • Communications Skills 

  • That First Interview for the “Second Chance”

  • Overcoming Telephone Anxiety The Power of Body Language

 

Mobile Technology and applications skills

  • Interactive interview to determine skills needed with for Mobile Technology

  • Introduction to latest Smart Phones and  iPads 



Our Team

Riadh Bentorki – Web Master, Technical Advisor

Charles Bettis – Instructor

Reggie BrandveenFinancial Awareness Consultant

Cara M. Frame – Education Consultant

Reese Nank – Public Relations Consultant and Writer

Katie Robinson – Instructor

Timothy Ruiz – Coordinator

Tony Simmons – Corporate Liaison  

Michele M. Williams – Talent Director

 

Our dedicated volunteer staff has decades of experience in training computer skills, mobile technology, winning interviewing techniques and creating compelling resumes. The staff members have worn many hats in the past acting as role models, instructors, job recruiters, mentors and worked at executive levels in major corporations / nonprofit organizations. Our education is predicated on the use of technology and these simplistic rules of engagement……

– Respect for everyone
– Active listening 
– Sharing curriculum and instructional materials
– Inspiration and encouragement  
– Coaching sessions 
– Instilling trust with those we work with 
– Sharing years of experience in the hiring process
 
All with the intent of helping those in need — giving people a second chance at fulfilling their lives and aspirations.

                                                                                                                                                                 Leslie M. Smith

                                                                                                                                                                 President & CEO

                                                                                                                                                                 Click here for BIO

    


Contact us

 

3901 NW 79th Ave. Suite 245, #156, Miami, FL 33166

info@distanced-inc.com

Fax: (239)-283-2578

Donation

At DistancEd we believe that everyone deserves a second chance

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