UthMpact Leadership Class XII On The Move!

 

UthMpact Leadership Class XII enjoyed exploring aspects of the Health & Wellness sector of our community during their October leadership outing. First on the busy agenda was a stop at Bartow Regional Medical Center which has served the Polk County community for the past 95 years.

While there, the students toured the facility, made IV bags for patients, then gowned up for a visit to the OR. Hospital personnel took time to speak with students about current health care issues and services provided at Bartow Regional which include an emergency department, intensive care unit, outpatient services, plus other medical offices that house physicians and clinics. Next, the Leadership teens visited Kelly Recreation for hands-on fun playing pickleball and learning popular line dances. A visit to VISTE (Volunteer in Service to the Elderly) rounded out the day for UthMpact leaders to learn how health and wellness is important to senior clients. The creative teens lent their talents to decorate festive Thanksgiving bags.

During UthMpact Business Leadership Day in early December, the teens headed to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union where they learned about careers in the banking and finance fields and received tips about how to budget, apply for a mortgage, and other valuable information for their future. The day's travels took students to KidPACK to help preapre some of the 11,000 meals the organization will distribute to homeless students and families in Polk County during the upcoming Winter Break.

  

Next on the agenda was a visit to Catapult Lakeland to explore ways this organization supports Lakeland's entrepreneurs and startup companies by offering resources, programs, and space to help them succeed. The group topped off an informative Leadership Day at the RP Funding Center where they were treated to an interesting tour of the facility and the Lakeland Magic's team headquarters. 

Looking forward to more exciting adventures for UthMpact in 2023!