Elsa police and district report teen life-skills summer program; first session reached nearly 90 youths
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Elsa Police Chief presented a five-week teen life-skills program (ages 14–18) that covers confidence, personal finance, job readiness, social media responsibility and community leadership; the chief said the program reached nearly 90 youths across sessions and the district provided facilities and meals.
Elsa Police Chief Robert McGinnis briefed trustees on a five-week Teen Life Skills summer program for students roughly 14–18 years old. The program covers confidence and communication, personal finance, job readiness and career exploration, social media and digital responsibility, and community service and leadership.
Chief McGinnis said the first session produced strong engagement and the second session had an “overwhelming response” with 65 registrants as of his report; combined that attendance will reach nearly 90 youths this summer. He said many participants were referred through court and truancy channels (court-ordered referrals) and that volunteer community partners are providing curriculum segments such as banking and workforce readiness. The district provided facilities and nutrition support (breakfast and lunch) for sessions.
Chief McGinnis described follow-up plans that include a Texas public safety cadet program (a modernized explorer/post model), Books with Badges literacy visits to elementary campuses, and a “Chief for a Day” experience to offer positive exposure to public safety careers. He praised the superintendent and district for recent cooperation and said the program aims to improve relationships between youth and local public safety agencies while equipping teens with basic life and financial skills.