Deadline extended for 2011 Government Leadership University | News

Hillsborough County, FL -- The deadline to sign-up for Hillsborough County’s 2011 Government Leadership University has been extended to Friday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. 

The free 10-week GLU course gives you insight on how your County government works. Those interested in learning more about Hillsborough County government leadership, unraveling government red tape, and establishing relationships with department directors and staff are encouraged to apply.

Class sessions will be held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., from Sept. 13 – Nov. 15. 

GLU application

Classes will include visits to several departments or facilities including Animal Services; Code Enforcement’s Anti-Graffiti Unit; Communications; Cooperative Extension; the County’s Chiller Plant; Emergency Management; Fire Rescue; Sheriff’s Office; Solid Waste Management; Supervisor of Elections; and Water Resource Services.

Several of the sessions will be held at County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa. Parking will be provided at the Pierce Street Garage for the County Center sessions.

Residents can fax applications to (813) 276-2621 or mail them to Office of Neighborhood Relations, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 1st Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 until Friday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.

For more information, call the Office of Neighborhood Relations at (813) 272-5860.