Participant Testimonials


Video Testimonials


Montage of Testimonials from Student Graduates (October 2019)

NDEAM 2019 - ICD Student Testimonials:

IT Academy Launch 2018 - ICD Student Speakers:

Network for Veterans Event (April 2018)


Written Testimonials

“I often think back on our meetings at ICD mapping out plans to get in front of potential employers. Certainly Access VR got our connection right. You were awesome, supportive and a confidence booster during this career change.”

-S. P.

“It was a beautiful experience having Mechelle Norton as an instructor. I am so blessed to have had her as a teacher, I know I will go far with the programs I have learned. Thanks for being my greatest supporter. I love my internship. I am working with a great organization who really cares about their employees and the people they support.”

- O. H.

“Thank you for all your hard work and effort in helping to find a job. The work ICD prepared me for really paid off in working with computers. Thanks to Ms. Scazzero, I was able to land a job doing what I do best, which is customer service for the great city of New York. It was a long road but I finally reached my destination and will continue to look for better and more lucrative employment. Thank you again.”

-X. D.

“I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to complete the HSA program at ICD. They way Ms. Lawson designed it is amazing, in that we learned so much in such a short period of time, and in so many areas. The certificates we earned will look great on our resumes, no matter what paths we choose to follow.”

-J.W.

“It is with great pride that I would like to share that I have been accepted to MSW programs. This is a new chapter in my life that I've been waiting for a very long time. I would like to thank each and every one of you for having contributed to me achieving this goal. I couldn't have done it without you.”

-I. N.

“I'm currently an instructor at a career school. I also I have been selected for the next round of interviews at another program. All of this started with your guidance, so thank you! I truly thought I was only going to be a high school graduate for the rest of my life. Now thanks to your encouragement, I've not only completed the Warrior Scholar Program at MIT, I'm also currently applying to Columbia and NYU. Thank you so much! You are doing good work!”

-M.R.

“The challenge I faced when I was applying for jobs was constantly applying for jobs and not getting a response from the employer.  When I was at ICD, I had support from my job coach who helped me prepare for upcoming interviews.  I am currently employed by Jones&Jones.  What I like most is the ability for work again after being out of work for some time.”

-C. B.

“ICD helped me find a job with a great counselor, Maria Scazzero, who kept on searching and helped me so much finding a job that I would be great at. I learned I can do anything if I'm determined and have a "go-to" attitude and never give up. I work in a school, I'm a group leader working with teachers helping them out with kids and their activities. The job is really fun and I have a great boss and some help from teachers in the school who know the kids really well. “

-S. G.

"I had the pleasure of participating in ICD’s Human Service Assistant program. I can’t say enough about the rewarding experience I had. It provided me a world of possibilities. The vocational education changed my life while meeting my professional, financial, and personal goals.
The best part of my participation was my HSA teacher, Ms. Lawson. She is efficient and responsive to her students’ needs, especially in guidance, leadership and expertise. The ICD staff is professional and well trained.
Thank you for all of your support. I hope to return with a victorious update!"
- C. E.

"My experience at ICD has been like no other. The Institute’s mission in my opinion is a very noble one; that of services provided by people who help people regardless of creed, religion, ethnicity, or gender. It is humbling to be reminded of the beautiful quality that it is sharing. Ultimately I feel that's what I learned among lots of other things at ICD."
- M. R.

"ICD has not only helped me find employment, but it has also helped me discover what I am really good at. The hard working and friendly staff here at ICD have really helped me build my confidence and taught me the importance of 'professionalism' in everyday life. I wouldn't haven't gotten this far in my career if it wasn't for the support and guidance that I received from everyone at ICD."
- K. K.