Are you wanting to serve as a “Law Enforcement/Correction Officer”? Are you looking to go through the Police Academy? Are you wanting to know if you qualify? If want answers to these questions and you are wondering “where do, I start?’ First step would be to read the A.I.P. (Applicant Information Packet). http://www.policestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/PASS-Applicant-Information-Package-AIP-March-2012-2.pdf/ P.A.S.S. will … Continue reading How to become an Academy Cadet →

Heroin is back. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), between 2013 and 2014, the number of current heroin users went up 51%. Why the increase? People often begin using heroin when they need to find a cheaper alternative to the prescription painkillers they’re already addicted to. The addictions can kill. … Continue reading Painkiller Addiction Leading to Heroin Epidemic →

The Allstate Campus is eager to announce that on Monday, January 25th from 6-8pm, we will be hosting former CIA, former FBI, CNN Analyst Philip Mudd for an evening of information about his job, relating international crises to life here in the United States, and career tips helpful to any student, specifically those with an interest in Public … Continue reading CNN Analyst Philip Mudd coming to SPC! →

With inspirational words about “family, tradition, and faith,” Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue Chaplin, Tim Stevens, opened the 45th St. Petersburg College Fire Academy Graduation.  The Ceremony was held in the Florida Room at the Allstate Campus, yesterday, January 7th, with the presence of 21 graduates.   Program Director, James S. Angle, introduced the distinguished guests … Continue reading Fire Academy Graduation – Class Nº 45 →

Looking for ways to get involved at the Allstate Campus? I’m excited to tell you about two of our clubs, both excellent opportunities to increase your academic success and become an integral part of our campus community.  Book ‘Em: The Allstate Library Club What is it? A chance to host cool events in the Allstate … Continue reading Join a Club at the Allstate Campus! →

Hello, everyone! If you’ve been to the Allstate Library, we’ve probably already met. But since I’m going to be one of the contributors for this blog (along with our amazing new Student Life and Leadership Coordinator, Rebecca Sarver), I wanted to tell you a little more about myself. (And if we haven’t met yet, drop … Continue reading Meet Allstate’s Library Paraprofessional →

St. Petersburg College Allstate Campus hosted its’ 198th graduation for their Police Academy. On the evening of December 9th, 2015 at 6pm in the Florida Room, 21 cadets graduated. For the first time since PRC #175, the number of graduates was the same as the number who began the course. It takes a lot of … Continue reading Police Academy Graduation: PRC #198 →

The St. Petersburg College Allstate Campus proudly hosted yesterday, December 4th 2015, at 6pm, the 44th Fire Academy Graduation, with the presence of 22 graduates. The St. Petersburg College Fire Academy consists of 450 hours of extensive training in firefighter safety, fire chemistry, fire service orientation, methods of fire control, building construction, and physical fitness. Since … Continue reading Fire Academy Graduation: Class #44 →

“There are poets in these hills,” said James E. Tokley Sr., looking out at his audience. He was surrounded by poetry-lovers from SPC and the local community, all gathered to hear him read at the Allstate Center’s first poetry night on November 18th. As the first official poet laureate of Hillsborough County and the City … Continue reading Allstate Hosts Poetry Night with James Tokley →

For the week of November 9th – November 13th, the St. Petersburg College Allstate Campus came together to collect household goods needed by the BayPines VA for veterans transitioning from homelessness to permanent homes. The items requested by the BayPines VA were as follows: * Laundry Baskets * Bath Towels * Kitchen Towels * All purpose spray cleaner * Packs … Continue reading Veterans Donation Event exceeds expectations! →