{"id":21987,"date":"2024-12-05T16:44:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=21987"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:57:28","slug":"orange-county-government-announces-first-mayors-citizens-academy-en-espanol","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2024\/12\/orange-county-government-announces-first-mayors-citizens-academy-en-espanol\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Government Announces First Mayor\u2019s Citizens Academy \u2013 En Espa\u00f1ol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- mp_trans_remove_start --><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-20539\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OCFL-Flat-Logo-Newsroom-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OCFL-Flat-Logo-Newsroom-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OCFL-Flat-Logo-Newsroom-241x241.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Application window opens Wednesday, December 11, 2024<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange County, Fla. \u2013 <\/strong>Reflecting the growth of Orange County\u2019s Hispanic community and the County\u2019s dedication to serving Spanish-speaking residents, Orange County Government today announced that the Spring 2025 Mayor\u2019s Citizen Academy will be <strong><u>conducted entirely in Spanish.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mayor\u2019s Citizens Academy is a dynamic 10-week program that provides an interactive, first-hand look into local government. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into Orange County&#8217;s operations and services, engage with County leadership, and experience guided tours of government facilities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of Orange County to participate in the Mayor\u2019s Citizen Academy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br \/>\nFebruary 6 \u2013 April 10, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>All sessions are in Spanish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RSVP:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Applications will be accepted beginning December 11, 2024. Class size is limited.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Mayor\u2019s Citizens Academy <strong>in Spanish<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/academia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ocfl.net\/academia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Various departments and buildings<br \/>\n<!-- mp_trans_remove_end --><!-- mp_trans_disable_start --><!-- mp_trans_add\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\n<h2>El gobierno del condado de Orange anuncia la primera Academia de Ciudadanos del Alcalde \u2013 En espa\u00f1ol<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n<em>El per\u00edodo de solicitud se abre el mi\u00e9rcoles 11 de diciembre de 2024<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nCondado de Orange, Fla. \u2013 Reflejando el crecimiento de la comunidad hispana del condado de Orange y la dedicaci\u00f3n del condado a servir a los residentes de habla hispana, el gobierno del condado de Orange anunci\u00f3 hoy que la Academia Ciudadana del Alcalde de la primavera de 2025 se llevar\u00e1 a cabo completamente en espa\u00f1ol.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nLa Academia de Ciudadanos del Alcalde es un programa din\u00e1mico de 10 semanas que ofrece una mirada interactiva y de primera mano al gobierno local. Los participantes obtendr\u00e1n conocimientos completos sobre las operaciones y los servicios del condado de Orange, interactuar\u00e1n con los l\u00edderes del condado y realizar\u00e1n visitas guiadas a las instalaciones gubernamentales. Los solicitantes deben tener al menos 18 a\u00f1os de edad y ser residentes del condado de Orange para participar en la Academia de Ciudadanos del Alcalde.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nCU\u00c1NDO: \nJueves en la noche de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.\n6 de febrero al 10 de abril de 2025\nTodas las sesiones son en espa\u00f1ol.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nPara reservar: \nLas solicitudes se aceptar\u00e1n a partir del 11 de diciembre de 2024. El cupo de las clases es limitado.\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre la Academia de Ciudadanos del Alcalde en espa\u00f1ol, por favor visite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/academia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ocfl.net\/academia<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spanish-div\">\n\nD\u00d3NDE:\nVarios departamentos y edificios\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><!-- mp_trans_disable_end --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Application window opens Wednesday, December 11, 2024\u00a0 Orange County, Fla. \u2013 Reflecting the growth of Orange County\u2019s Hispanic community and the County\u2019s dedication to serving Spanish-speaking residents, Orange County Government today announced that the Spring 2025 Mayor\u2019s Citizen Academy will be conducted entirely in Spanish. 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