GOVERNMENT
directly. The speakers are so informative.”
In April, Jason will graduate from Indian River State College
with a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration.
City University puts him in real-world settings where he
can apply his knowledge in role-playing scenarios. He is also
a member of the police department’s Citizens Academy that
met on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
“I am supercharged and very impressed,’’ he says. “I’m
promoting this to friends. It’s worth the time I put into it. I
like that it’s well-run.’’
TUITION’S FREE
The city launched the free, six-week program in January. It
is a companion to Citizen’s Academy where volunteers learn
about the interconnectivity of the police department with
county service agencies. These dual programs are available
once a year for people living or working in the city.
The public safety component features the Port St. Lucie
Police Department and St. Lucie County Fire District. Each of
these first-responder groups presented an overview of their
activities whereby residents can also continue their learning
by attending their academies.
Set in an open forum, students attend presentations, tour
facilities, and engage in role-playing. Streamlining the project
from an earlier trial brought more clarity to the experience
and enrollment doubled this year.
Overseeing City University is Carmen Capezzuto, the city’s
project manager. As the moderator, Capezzuto has simplified
the City University’s curriculum by providing an overview
of this fast-growing city with 1,090 employees and 414 job
titles. The activities that are necessary to keep the town hum->>
Realtor Lisa Bezak attended City University to spend quality time with her
son, Jason, a student at Indian River State College.
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