Public Allies grads celebrate community work, public service in Central Florida [Video]

After ten months of training, 12 Central Florida young professionals have now graduated from the Public Allies Program. The initiative offers a unique opportunity for students of all backgrounds to make an impact in their community while also learning a profession.

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With claps and cheers, one by one, the 12 graduates stepped onto the stage. Each one of them spent 1,700 hours working in non-profits and public sector organizations across Central Florida with one goal – to make a difference in their communities. “This program is really intentional about recruiting individuals who are really underrepresented in leadership positions,” said Prita Chhabra with Public Allies Central Florida. “I’m just really proud of their ability to be so resilient.”

From fighting homelessness to making healthcare more accessible in low-income communities, the program is powered by the AmeriCorps network in partnership with Rise Community Solutions. “It was just amazing for me to just …