‘Making a huge impact': Tampa Police roll out teen job training workshop to curb summer crime
The Tampa Police Department is partnering with the Hillsborough County Public School District to help at-risk teens focus on their careers.
The Shielding Our Teens program is helping students transition from the classroom to the working world.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw kicked off the three-week initiative at Freedom High School Monday.
Students will receive one-on-one coaching to write a resume, prepare for an interview, and ultimately land a job.
'We went from a juvenile that was on sanctions with a curfew to now a summer job,' said Chief Bercaw. 'It's making a huge impact in our community and it's another reason why our crime is continuing to go down.'
About 50 students from three high schools have been selected to participate in the program.
The Tampa Police Department offers additional free summer programs for youth.
For more information, click here.
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