Experience Port St. Lucie's City University

Published on July 17, 2024

What:                  The City of Port St. Lucie is offering a free ten-session course called City University, which includes a graduation ceremony held on Oct. 30. This program not only provides residents with an inside look at City municipal operations but also offers a unique opportunity to become Ambassadors of the City. 

When:                 Registration for the 14th City U opens on Monday, July 22. Classes will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first class will begin on Wednesday, August 28, at 5:30 p.m. inside the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Anyone 18 and older who lives in Port St. Lucie can register to attend and up to 100 registrations are being accepted. 

Where:                Registration at www.CityofPSL.com/CityU is required for attendees, as space is limited.

Why:                    By participating in this program, residents can develop a deeper understanding of their community, interact with local elected officials and City staff, and actively engage in learning about various topics related to city governance and development. It also fosters a sense of civic engagement and creates a cadre of well-informed individuals who can act as ambassadors for the City. Overall, this program helps in promoting transparency, understanding, and community involvement in the City's affairs.

Details:                 Participants will actively engage in learning about various topics like how decisions are made, how City funds are allocated and how departments operate. Residents are also briefed on the current status and future plans for Port St. Lucie's development. Classroom agendas include lively discussions, practical applications and other interactive activities to ensure participants understand the City's day-to-day operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour City facilities and receive a City University shirt. Refreshments will be provided at each session. Upon completion, students are invited to a graduation ceremony at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, where they'll be awarded a Certificate of Competition and receive an exclusive City U pin.

If residents would like to participate in City University but their schedule doesn't allow them to commit to nine Wednesday sessions, there's another option: City U On Demand! To learn more about City University, visit www.CityofPSL.com/CityU or call 772-871-7395.