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Teens across Sarasota County have access to transformative programs designed to help them explore future career paths at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County’s state-of-the-art workforce development facility, the Tom & Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center. Located at 3100 Fruitville Road, the Tom & Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center houses a variety of programs designed to foster a new generation of community leaders and industry professionals who are fully prepared to work and thrive in a competitive job market. Programs available for teens include, but are not limited to, college and career prep, entrepreneurial training, leadership development and vocational training with focus areas in hospitality and culinary arts, automotive technology, coding, plumbing, carpentry and music and video production. Classes are led by trained professionals, business partners and field experts. The facility opened in 2016 thanks to lead support from Board member Tom Shapiro, and wife Debbie Shapiro. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County will honor the couple’s visionary leadership and impact on November 23, 2019, at its annual Champions for Children gala. Visit bgcsarasota.com for more information.

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