This holiday season, we'd like to share some of the incredible training and leadership opportunities enjoyed by the student leaders of tomorrow who are currently taking part in the UthMpact Leadership Class XIV Program, presented by InnerAct Alliance and our generous community sector partners.
During November's UthMpact Law Enforcement Leadership Day, youth leaders had a chance to go behind the scenes in local law enforcement. First was s stop at the new inmate processing center, then a tour of the training center where teens took turns trying the simulator. At the Polk Courthouse, students enjoyed meeting Honorable James Yancey of the 10th Judicial Court and learned what a baliff does to help keep judges and others at court proceedings safe. After touring the jail pods, it was fun to watch the K-9 Unit demonstration at the hangar where large law enforcement vehicles and equipment are stored. Unique experiences continued with a trip to the Medical Examiner's Office to learn about its role in death and criminal investigations. A busy day wrapped at the Emergency Communications Center at Polk County Sheriff's Office.
UthMpact closed out 2024 with December's UthMpact Business Leadership Day with stops to learn about taking care of business in our community. First, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union's Operations Center welcomed the teens for a facility tour and special budget activity. After exercising brainpower, it was time for a sweet treat at the Publix Dairy Plant where the teens enjoyed a special tour and ice cream sampling before heading off to The Dream Center of Lakeland to donate hygiene products at the community store and help with various tasks. Next on the agenda, IAA teacher Michelle B., challenged the team to out-of-the-box thinking as they worked to decode tasks involving distracted driving, math, and sewing. Students had a great day overall and learned so much about our community's outstanding business sectors at work!
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