Orlando City Academy Program

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The Mayor’s City Academy Program is held once a year in the spring. Participants meet every Thursday from 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. during the 10-week program, beginning March 18, 2010. Click here to apply online or download an application. The application deadline is Friday, February 26, 2010. You must be at least 18 years old. For information on the next session, please call 407.246.2169.

Be Informed
The Mayor’s City Academy is an ideal way to become informed about your City government. Let us take you on a backstage tour of the City Beautiful, highlighting some of the services, activities and opportunities the City of Orlando has to offer.

This 10-week program familiarize you with our hard-working City family, featuring road trips, field demonstrations, department tours and many other experiences that will give you a new perspective and stronger sense of pride in your community.

Be Engaged
As a participant in the program you will have the opportunity to interact with City employees and take part in real life situations that will give you a greater appreciation of our hard working City employees.
Participants will be able to take a private tour of Orlando City Hall, visit the police headquarters, see what life is like at one of our busiest fire stations and go behind the scenes at the Amway Arena. These are just a few of the activities that span the 10-week program.

Be Involved
Citizen involvement is essential to successful local government. The Mayor’s City Academy is only the beginning of your involvement with the City of Orlando. There are numerous opportunities to stay involved including City boards, the City volunteer program, and Orlando Citizen Corps.