{"id":287628,"date":"2025-10-08T22:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287628\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T22:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:27:09","slug":"city-council-committee-workshops-aim-to-boost-education-mentorship-for-youths-in-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/287628\/","title":{"rendered":"City council committee workshops aim to boost education, mentorship for youths in Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 A series of workshops under the Jacksonville City Council\u2019s Special Committee on Youth Empowerment is set to begin in October.<\/p>\n

The committee, chaired by Councilmember Terrance Freeman and established by Council President Kevin Carrico, was created to enhance communication between city agencies and their partners, focusing on education, mentorship, workforce readiness, and safe community spaces for Jacksonville\u2019s younger population.<\/p>\n

According to the city, Jacksonville is home to more than 18,000 people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither in school nor working.<\/p>\n

Additionally, only 41.3% of adults in Duval County have an associate\u2019s degree or higher.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith many of Florida\u2019s fastest-growing jobs requiring education or training beyond high school, helping young people bridge the gap from graduation to career is vital for Jacksonville\u2019s long-term economic strength,\u201d Freeman said.<\/p>\n

The meetings, which are open to the public, will include a kickoff workshop to introduce the committee\u2019s missions, followed by four themed sessions exploring each of the key focus areas:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Education & Mentorship \u2013 Expanding programs that promote academic success, life skills, and civic engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Recreational Access \u2013 Strengthening partners that make parks\/community centers safe and accessible for all youth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Workforce Readiness \u2013 Enhancing job training, apprenticeships, and postsecondary transition supports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Safe Community Spaces \u2013 Reviewing infrastructure, lighting, and security needs in coordination with the JSO.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Meeting dates, times and locations will be posted on the city council website at www.jacksonville.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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