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Chamber working toward goal of having each City of Seguin accepting Showcase Seguin booth secured by the end of the year applications for Public Safety Youth Academy event. We have about 500 people that attend that event every single year,” (Seguin) — High school stusaid Bull.
By Cindy AguirreHerrera (Seguin) — The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is counting down more than just the day until Christmas. It is also counting down the days until Dec. 31, the day that it hopes to have all of its booths reserved for the 2020 Showcase Seguin
event. Showcase Seguin has been dubbed as Seguin’s premiere Trade Show. Troy Bull, the new membership and events coordinator for the Seguin Chamber, says even during this hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the chamber is putting in the
work needed to prepare for next year’s show slated for February, 13. “We do have some booth space available so if you are out there and you have a business and you want to do it, there are six premium spots left and 15 regular spots and those start at $415. That’s going to be on Feb. 13 out at the Coliseum and it’s a great
Bull says when it comes to Showcase Seguin, it’s never too early to get started or to secure your tickets.
dents considering a career in public safety again have the opportunity to learn from Seguin’s finest. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2020 session of the City of Seguin’s Public Safety Youth Academy.
“Tickets are available now. We do have a Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Party coming on the 13th of February. You can buy your tickets now. It’s $30 so you can go to this Speakeasy Party. That’s from 5 to 8 in the evening but during the day, we have a Trade Show. It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a trade show and a job fair,” said Bull.
“The academy is an opportunity for high school students interested in careers in public safety to learn from our officers and firefighter/EMTs,” said Courtney Toliver, City of Seguin Human Resources Employment Specialist. “Students can expect handson learning rather than lecture alone. Over the years, the program has learned that students really enjoy this type of setting,” said Toliver.
Those wishing to secure tickets for maybe stocking stuffers or who would like to secure a business booth are asked to contact the chamber at 830-379-6382 or go online at seguinchamber.com.
Instruction of the free 10week course is split between the Seguin Police and Fire Departments. Students will receive lessons on K9 handling, rope rescues, use of force training involving simulation, utilizing live fire
hoses and other topics. Applicants must be high school students with good attendance who are in good academic standing. Priority is given to seniors. Class size is limited to 10-15 students to maximize personal interaction. “Not only is this a great opportunity for students considering careers in public safety to receive quality hands-on education, it’s a great opportunity for our police and fire departments to make positive connections with the community,” Toliver continued. Applications are being accepted until December 20. The academy is scheduled to begin January 23 and end on April 9, 2020. Those interested in applying should contact Courtney Toliver at (830) 401-2473 or . Complete requirements are available with the application.