Francisco’s Commencement Moment: March–April HVAC Workshop Completion

👏 Recognized for Growth

 Watching that, there’s a sense of confidence that is very obvious — and that is going to show in everything he does.

It’s been an honor to see the growth.

You may not see it, but I see it. Andrew sees it.

And I believe everyone here who worked with you has seen a great deal of growth — personally and professionally.

You know your stuff. You definitely, 100%, know your stuff.

So, come on up here for a few moments.

Thank you, Andrew. Is that good enough? You might want to take that down.

🙏 Giving Thanks

 All right, cool, cool.

Well, I just want to first of all give thanks to the Most High.

Definitely want to say thank you to my mom specifically — she’s my rock.

Everything you are… I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.

Your guidance, your love, everything you’ve done for me.

To my sisters — thank you so much.

My sister helped me pay for this, so God bless your soul. I’ll definitely make you proud.

My beautiful sister right there with her newborn — her one-year-old means everything to us.

💬 Appreciation for the Program

 I just want to thank everybody — specifically from 2nd Chance University.

Danny, Andrew, Robert — my guy — we had plenty of talks.

Elaine, thank you so much for the pizza. That pizza was real. I’m not going to lie.

We all came here and made sacrifices. I know I made a big one — I moved all the way from Colorado to figure my life out.

I know I’m not the only one.

A lot of us had to put things to the side — family, work, whatever it was — but we were here and we were dedicated every single day.

Even when Yolani missed a little time, he still came, still asked questions.

That’s really all any of us can ask for — come with a clear mind and a goal to finish.

🤝 From Strangers to Support

 I appreciate all my classmates.

We didn’t know each other — I’m not going to lie.

When I first came here, I was like, “Man, I don’t care about none of y’all. I’m just here to focus and get out.”

But I definitely made a bunch of friends, and I appreciate all of you.

We had a good time playing dominoes yesterday.

I only got one win… but it’s whatever. I’ll be back.

Justin, my guy.

Komas, Pete, José, Danny, Yolani, Pat, even Sarah next to me — I had to get on her, you feel me?

But really — I appreciate everybody.

📱 Final Words & Encouragement

 It means a lot that everyone came.

I hope all of us students go out there, get in the field, and just know — y’all got my number.

We made that little group chat.

Don’t be scared to call me. Call me before you call Andrew with some dumb stuff — I’m telling you now.

Call me first. He don’t want to hear that nonsense.

But really — I appreciate all of y’all for coming.

🧠 Mentorship & Meaning

 Danny — I appreciate you as well.

We had some serious talks. I thank you for guiding me and teaching me.

All the stuff in the morning — it meant a lot.

I truly learned and grew from your little sermons and the videos you showed us.

You know I’m the first one to start tearing up.

But no — I appreciate this.