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2023 SUMMER TRADES ACADEMY - JUNE 5 - 16 

Due to an OVERWHELMING response, the application for the 2023 Trades Academy is now closed. Thank you all for your interest!


Are you interested in learning more about the skills needed to get a top paying career?

This summer, the Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner with the Polk County School Board and Polk Works Lakeland to offer a FREE camp with industry professionals to teach skills needed in vocational job markets. Students will have hands-on sessions to learn more about:

  • CARPENTRY
  • ELECTRICAL
  • PLUMBING
  • ROOFING
  • DRYWALL/PAINTING
  • ARCHITECTURE
  • AND MORE!

ALL MATERIALS and safety equipment are provided. Students must be in grades 8 - 12. 

The camp will run June 5 through June 16 at Tenoroc High School (4905 Saddle Creek Road). Camp hours will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and lunches will be provided. 

Registration is simple: just click the link and complete the form.  Spots are limited to 50 students! Applications received after the spots are full will be added to a waiting list. 

CONTACT:
Lieutenant Joe Parker
863.834.8991
joe.parker@lakelandgov.net

Watch the FOX13 feature story about our 2022 Trades Academy!

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