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Second Annual Violence Prevention Event Set For May 19
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, May 19th, the Second Annual Violence Prevention Conference will be held. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at Hillsborough High School, 5000 N. Central Av- enue, Tampa, 33603.
The theme for this year’s conference is, “Anything Is Possible.” It will feature workshops focusing on Men- tal Health, Bullying Preven- tion, Staying Out Of The Criminal Justice System, and Overcoming Barriers.
A special feature of the conference will include a Technology and Social Media Workshop.
In this workshop, the youth will teach parents and other adults tips and tricks to monitor social media plat- forms. The adults will learn about anonymous messaging apps that can potentially pose a threat if abused.
Freddy Barton, Execu- tive Director of Safe & Sound Hillsborough said, “This
FREDDY BARTON Executive Director of Safe & Sound Hillsborough
event has so much packed into it. From workshops to the summits, we will con- tinue to ask the tough ques- tions to help improve safety in our community and pre- vent violence.
“And while we know there is so much work to be done, we will acknowledge the ef- forts that are working, and highlight our youth and allow them to showcase their many talents. We have great part- nerships that are helping to make this event a success.
“At the end of the day, we
want people to walk away with solutions and we want to have a renewed commit- ment to work together to protect our most valuable asset – our youth.”
After the workshops, there will be two town hall format summits. The adults and youth will be held sepa- rately.
Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor and An- jali “Queen B” McGuire, of 95.7 the Beat, will moder- ate the Adult Summit. The theme for that segment of the event is, “The missing pieces: A community discussion on health and safety.”
The Youth Summit will partner with TPD, HCSO on “How do you see me? An exercise and discussion with law enforcement.”
The Youth Summit will be led by local youth motiva- tional speaker and coach Maxon Victor and Tina Marie Hollywood, COO of The Lyfe Magazine and Host of the Urban Café Radio Show.
The Summit is free and open to the public. However, pre-registration is required. Individuals can register at www.safesummit18.eventbri te.com., or at www.safeand- soundhillsborough.org.
Transportation is avail- able, courtesy of Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools. For assistance with trans- portation select the option on the registration page.
Young Adults Urged To Attend Trades Career Fair
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
This is the time of year when high school graduations are dominating the commu- nity. Some of the graduates know they want to attend col- lege. But there is another group who does not look for- ward to another 4 years in school.
This group would much rather find employment and enter the workforce. On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Building Trades will offer a Career Fair. The event will take place at the NFL YET Center, 3310 E. Lake Avenue, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
John Streater said, “This will be a chance to hear from and speak to representa- tives of union building trades apprenticeship programs about good pay, benefits, safe working conditions, acquiring valuable skills and a path to a sustained and successful ca- reer.
“Each union runs its own program, but there are similar general features whether the apprenticeship training is for electrical, plumbing, iron work, sheet metal, etc. The classes are in line with a job and continue for four years. By this time, the pay has in- creased. Successful comple- tion of a four-year program
leads to journeyman status in a particular trade with no ac- quired debt and the potential lifetime career.”
Ms. Dianne Hart said, “Students who don’t want to attend college are graduating and this would be the perfect time for them to attend this event. These are fields where the student can have a career at a high rate of pay.
“We are inviting students to dress for success, prepare their resumes and attend this Trades Career Fair. Several trades will be represented,” she said.
Some of the areas consid- ered Union Careers who will be represented are: electrical workers, plumbers, pipefit- ters, insulators, laborers, iron- workers, millwrights, boilermakers, sheet metal workers, trowel trades car- penters, and operating engi- neers.
The Career Fair is being presented by the West Coast Apprenticeship Council. Its sponsors include West Cen- tral Florida Labor Council, the East Tampa Business & Civic Association, Collective Em- powerment Group of Tampa Bay Area, Pastors on Patrol, and the Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy.
For more information about the Trades Career Fair call (813) 526-3630; or (813) 248-3977.
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