St. Cloud, FL — The cafeteria at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital was filled with applause, pride, and heartfelt emotion last week as hospital staff, leadership, and family gathered to celebrate a meaningful milestone — the graduation of Marco Vivas, the hospital’s first graduate of the Orlando Health WE BUILD Program.
Positively Osceola was on scene as the hospital community came together to honor Marco’s completion of the 12-week paid internship program, which is designed to create pathways to employment for individuals with unique developmental and learning abilities. The celebration brought together dozens of staff members, the hospital’s President and CEO Brian Wetzel, and Marco’s mother, who proudly watched as her son was recognized for his hard work and growth.
Throughout his time in the WE BUILD program, Marco worked alongside the hospital’s Environmental Services and Food & Nutrition teams, gaining hands-on experience while developing both job-specific and interpersonal skills. His journey through the program showcased what is possible when opportunity is paired with mentorship, encouragement, and a supportive workplace culture.
During the celebration, the Orlando Health team — often described by staff as a family — surprised Marco with a cake decorated with one of his favorite themes, Spider-Man. The thoughtful gesture added an extra layer of joy to an already memorable moment, as the room filled with cheers, smiles, and heartfelt congratulations recognizing Marco’s accomplishments and progress…