Mayor's Youth Corps

The Mayor's Youth Corps was formed in 2003 following a review of all of the youth-related organizations with which the City had a relationship, including the Tampa/Hillsborough Youth Council, Police Explorers, Fire Rescue Explorers, and recreation center youth groups. The goal in structuring the Mayor's Youth Corps was to meet then-Mayor Pam Iorio's vision of an organization that provided opportunities for community service and a voice to the Mayor while remaining independent of the work other youth organizations were doing in partnership with the city.

The City of Tampa and JPMorgan Chase, our presenting sponsor, sponsor the Mayor's Youth Corps. The City of Tampa provides $10,000 in funding annually and JPMorgan Chase provides an additional $5,000 annually. In addition, the Mayor's Youth Corps received funding from a variety of sources including What Kids Can Do, Inc. (WKCD), Hillsborough County Children's Board and Del Sol Corporation.

Selection Process

Nominations for the Mayor's Youth Corps are accepted from each of the public and private high schools located within the city limits of Tampa. Applications are available in guidance offices in September. Members of the Youth Corps Advisory Committee conduct interviews and make recommendations regarding acceptance into the program.

Selection Criteria

• You're a student attending a public or private high school located within the Tampa city limits.
• You're in grade 9, 10 or 11.
• You have a desire to make Tampa a better place for young people by voicing your ideas and concerns.
• You want to make Tampa a better place for all its citizens by participating in hands-on community service activities.
• You are willing to commit one year of service to Tampa and the Mayor's Youth Corps.
• You are willing to represent your peers in communication with the mayor.
• You have a desire to learn more about how city government works.
• You have a desire to learn and grow as a leader

Participating Schools

Academy of the Holy Names, 3319 Bayshore Blvd.
Bayshore Christian School, 3909 S. MacDill Ave.
Blake High School, 1701 North Blvd.
Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School
The Cambridge School, 6101 N. Habana Ave.
Chamberlain High School, 9401 North Blvd.
Freedom High School, 17410 Commerce Park Blvd.
Hillsborough High School, 5000 Central Ave.
Jefferson High School, 4401 Cypress St.
Jesuit High School, 4701 N. Himes Ave.
Middleton High School, 4801 N. 22nd St.
Pepin Academy, 3916 E. Hillsborough Ave.
H. B. Plant High School, 2415 S. Himes Ave.
Robinson, High School, 6311 S. Lois Ave.
Seminole Heights Charter High School, 4006 North Florida Avenue
Tampa Bay Christian Academy, 300 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa Catholic High School, 4630 N. Rome Ave.
Tampa Preparatory School, 727 W. Cass St