Lakeland, FL – (January 29, 2026) – This summer, the Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner with the Polk County School Board and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office 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 9 – 12.
TWO CAMPSITE LOCATIONS:
IES Residential Florida Education Center / 5859 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Ridge Technical College / 7700 FL-544, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Students can access applications at: Summer Trades Academy Application.
For additional information about the program, please email Lieutenant Joseph Parker at joe.parker@lakelandgov.net.
