Resident's Academy
February 7, 2024 - March 20, 2024
Now Accepting Applications
The Village of Tequesta Resident's Academy is intended to teach residents about the importance of their local government and will provide the surface level knowledge necessary to understand the inner workings of municipal government.
Purpose:
- To meet and learn from the leaders and employees of the Village of Tequesta
- To gain knowledge that can be used in all aspects of local government
- To create a strong sense of community and friendship with other residents in Tequesta
Description:
The Village of Tequesta Resident’s Academy is an eight week long program comprised of an interactive learning academy for the residents of the Village. Each session will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., focus on a different part of local government and give an overview of what each department does for the residents of Tequesta. Following the completion of the program, residents will have a better understanding about the systems, operations, structures, and happenings of the Tequesta government.
Cost:
The resident’s academy is free for all residents who choose to join.
Eligibility for Academy:
To be eligible for the Academy, we ask that the individual is 18 years or older, an incorporated resident of the Village of Tequesta and submit an application. The program is limited to 20 seats and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
New this Year! High School Student Eligibility for Academy:
The Village will open the Resident Academy to three (3) high school students. To be eligible, prospective participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least a Junior or Senior in High School.
- Reside within the incorporated limits of the Village of Tequesta.
- Submit an application.
- Commit to attending all sessions.
Participating students will be provided with volunteer hours and a certificate of participation.
Completion of Academy:
After completion of the resident’s academy, each resident will be given a certification of completion that indicates the resident has gone through the full course. Every individual who goes through the course will have a valuable and beneficial knowledge of local government. Draft schedule below (subject to change).
Session | Department/Topic | Date/Time |
Session 1 | Village Council, Village Manager, Village Attorney and Village Clerk | Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Extra Session - Not Required | February 8, 2024 Council Meeting | Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Session 2 | Tour of Facilities (note this is Thursday due to Valentine's Day) | Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 4:30 p.m. |
Session 3 | Building Department and Community Development | Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Session 4 | Public Works, Human Resources, and IT | February 28, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Session 5 | Parks and Recreation, Finance and Water Utilities (session to be held at the Parks and Recreation Center) | March 6, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Session 6 | Police Department and Fire Department | March 13, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |
Session 7 | Budget Exercise, Final Thoughts and Graduation | March 20, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. |