Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy

The Chicago Public Schools' Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy program provides training for students interested in careers in public safety, law enforcement, criminal justice, and fire science.  The 2 year program was develpped jointly by the Chicago Public Schools' Office of Pathways to College and Career, the Chicago Police Department, the Chicago Fire Department, and the City Colleges of Chicago.  The program recruits and trains up to 250 public and non-pulblic high school students each year.
The program is looking for high schol sophomores who are interested in applying to the program.  To find out more information about CPFTA and upcoming information sessions, please visit their website at www.cpfta.com , telephone 773-553-2486 or email at CPFTA@cps.k12.il.us