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News Governor Scott Announces Seventh Class of Gubernatorial Fellows

August 15, 2011

Tallahassee, Fla. - Governor Rick Scott today announced the members of the seventh class of the Gubernatorial Fellowship Program. Students participating in the program will gain first-hand experience into how state government operates. Read more.

News Governor Rick Scott Invites College and University Students to Apply for Gubernatorial Fellowships

March 4, 2011

Tallahassee, Fla. - Governor Rick Scott invites college and university students to apply for the 2011-2012 Gubernatorial Fellows program. Participation in the program provides Florida college and university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how state government operates. Established in 2004, and endowed by Al and Dawn Hoffman in 2005, the program gives Florida college and university students the unique opportunity to work alongside state government's top staff for two semesters. Read more.

News Florida's Foundation today announced AT&T as the 2011 Signature Sponsor for the Gubernatorial Fellows Program.

January 6, 2011

Florida's Foundation today announced AT&T as the 2011 Signature Sponsor for the Gubernatorial Fellows Program. This sponsorship will provide additional educational opportunities and a financial incentive for students to choose public service as a career. Read more.

News Florida State's Eight Great Gubernatorial Fellows

December 01, 2010

Eight Florida State University students have been selected by Gov. Charlie Crist as 2010 Gubernatorial Fellows. With just 13 students tapped from the state's colleges and universities, Florida State is exceptionally well represented in the state's most prestigious program for leadership in public service. Read more.

News Florida's DCF Partners with Gubernatorial Fellow to Enhance Services

September 2010

In 2006, the Child Welfare League of America, in their 2009 National Fact Sheet, reported there were an estimated 905,000 children in the United States determined to be victims of abuse or neglect-a rate of 12.1 per 1,000 children. The CWLA's Florida Children 2009 Fact Sheet estimated that in that same year 134,567 of Florida's children were abused or neglected-a state rate of 33.5 per 1,000 children. Read more.

News Former Fellow Tyler Cathey (Class III) Fights and Wins in the Courtroom and on the Field
By Courtney Cregan, Holland & Knight

August 06, 2010

When Litigation Associate Tyler Cathey (TPA) isn't going head to head with other attorneys in the courtroom, he is smashing heads and running men over on the rugby field. Along with his associate title, Tyler also goes by "Captain," and his rugby team, the Tampa Krewe, has just won the USA Men's Club National Championship. Read more.

News Governor Crist Announces Sixth Class of Gubernatorial Fellows

July 30, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today announced the members of the sixth class of the Gubernatorial Fellowship Program. Students participating in the program will gain first-hand experience into how state government operates. Read more.

News Commissioner Albert Jones Names Torey Alston Chief of Staff for District 9

February 25, 2010

Broward County Commissioner Albert C. Jones today announced Torey L. Alston will serve as Chief of Staff for his office beginning March 1, 2010.

"Torey's experience as a state agency director for two programs along with his roots in Broward has prepared him well to lead our office," said County Commissioner Albert Jones. "Torey is a visionary leader and has fresh, innovative ideas and will serve the people of District 9 well." Read more.

News Florida Fellows Class V institute the Warm Coats, Warm Hearts drive

February 03, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - Below-freezing weather is rare in Florida even in its northernmost counties, but that's exactly what the state has dealt with on several occasions this winter. Read more.

News R. Jai Gillum Appointed to Florida Commission on the Status of Women by CFO Sink

January 11, 2010

TALLAHASSEE - Florida CFO Alex Sink today announced her appointment of R. Jai Gillum to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Gillum, who began her term on January 1, 2010 and will serve until December 31, 2013, is 31 years old and the youngest woman currently on the commission. She joins other CFO appointees Shellie Sachs Levin and Monica Russo. Read more.

News Florida Fellows Pitch In for the Governor's Explore Adoption Initiative

December 03, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - November was National Adoption Month, an occasion taken to heart by the women and men who comprise the current class of Florida Gubernatorial Fellows.

In service of the Governor's Explore Adoption Initiative, the Class V Fellows volunteered their time and energy to raise funds and help with two important events. Read more.

News Gubernatorial Fellows Visit the State Emergency Operations Center

November 09, 2009

On Monday, the 2009-2010 class of Gubernatorial Fellows visited the State Emergency Operations Center during the Level 1 activation for Hurricane Ida. The Fellows got to see first-hand the state's response to the impending storm, including the roles their agencies play as members of the State Emergency Response Team. Read more.

News Governor Crist Re-launches Gubernatorial Fellowship Web Site,
Invites College and University Students to Apply

October 23, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today re-launched the Gubernatorial Fellows Web site and invited college and university students to apply for the 2010-11 Gubernatorial Fellows program. Participation in the program provides Florida college and university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how government operates. Established in 2004 and endowed by Al and Dawn Hoffman in 2005, the program gives Florida college and university students the unique opportunity to work alongside state government's top staff for two semesters.

"No work is more rewarding than public service, and I applaud the 59 Fellows during the past five years who have learned more about how government works," said Governor Crist. "I invite college students throughout the Sunshine State to consider a career in public service and explore the opportunities available through the Gubernatorial Fellows program." Read more.

News Florida Fellows Learn About National Guard Straight From the Source

October 16, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - The Class V Florida Gubernatorial Fellows were "wheels up" by 0730, climbing aboard a C-23 Sherpa aircraft to visit our Florida National Guard at work. This fifth class of Florida Fellows landed 50 minutes later in St. Augustine, where they met with military leaders and learned more about the Guard's role during state emergencies, such as hurricanes. Read more.

News Rising Young Professionals

Florida's young professionals are making their presence felt in government, non-profits and business.

October 01, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Current Gubernatorial Fellow, Hugh W. Brown, Jr., is featured as a rising young professional in this month's Florida Trend. Read more.

News Governor Crist Announces Fifth Class of Gubernatorial Fellows

August 17, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today announced the members of the fifth class of the Gubernatorial Fellowship Program. Students participating in the program will gain first-hand experience into how state government operates.

"I commend these outstanding students for their achievements in the classroom and their enthusiasm for serving the people of Florida," said Governor Crist. "Public service is an honor, as well as a great responsibility, and the Gubernatorial Fellows program is a unique way for students to gain valuable on-the-job experience while learning about the positive impact public service has on the lives of all Floridians." Read more.

News PinkCricket credo: Kids, art belong together

August 12, 2009

Sara Turner, Class II Fellow, opens a nonprofit arts center for youth in St. Petersburg. Read more.

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