Creativity, a collaborative spirit and real-world learnings by South Florida’s fresh tech talent combined for a day to remember for local startups and students at Miami Tech Works’ inaugural EPIC Challenge Student Showcase last week at Miami Dade College .

EPIC stands for Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges, a program created by the U.S. Chamber Foundation to connect college and high school students with local employers to solve real-world business challenges.

“Connecting students with employers to gain real-world experience is at the heart of what Miami Tech Works is all about,” said Terri-Ann Brown [pictured below], director for Miami Tech Works, during her opening remarks. “EPIC is doing real work for real companies, and we’re seeing the application of what is learned in the c

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