DATE: June 2, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Ric Barrick
Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-357-8541
EMAIL: rbarrick@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The County is now accepting applications for Class VI of the Broward County Academy.  The Academy is a community education and outreach series that provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn about County government and the services it provides to enhance and promote quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors.

The 2017 Academy sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 12th and be followed by nine consecutive Thursdays from 6-9PM beginning September 21 and concluding with graduation ceremonies on November 16. The goal of the program is to increase resident involvement in local government, improve communication with the community, inform the community on the role, structure and complexity of County government, encourage community participation in volunteer opportunities, and build potential community leaders. Classroom lectures will be combined with behind-the-scenes tours and interactive experiences.
 
Applicants must be age 18 or older and reside in Broward County. The 2017 class will be limited to 30 students. There is no registration fee or cost to participants. Applicants must provide their own transportation and are expected to participate in all sessions. A criminal background check is required for applicants selected for participation.

Application for the Broward County Academy is available online; by e-mailing BrowardAcademy@Broward.org, or by calling the Broward County Office of Public Communications at 954-357-6990.

The deadline for applying is Friday, July 14, 2017. For more information visit our website.