Summer Internship Applications Available Soon!

A limited number of applications to the 2008 Mayor's Time Public Safety Academy Summer Internship program will be available from March 17 - 28, 2008 (while supplies last).  Applications must be completed and returned no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, March 31, 2008 to the site you picked it up from.

Due to financial restraints, the internships will be unpaid this year.  However, it is still an excellent opportunity to receive valuable skills including lifesaving techniques and Teen CERT training.  In addition, all MTPSA Summer Internship Graduates will receive preference when applying for Detroit Police Department positions.

For students interested in the Fire or Water Department applications, please pick up your applications at:

Detroit Fire Training Academy

2775 W. Warren

Detroit, MI 48208

Contact: Lt. Burnside or Lt. Gregory

Phone: (313) 237-2775

For students interested in Police or Water Department applications, please pick up your applications at:

Detroit Police Department - Police Community Services

7310 Woodward

Detroit, MI 48202

Contact: Officer Evans or Officer Gaines

Phone: (313) 596-2520

If you would like more information about the internship program, please contact Nicole Hill at (313) 963-3660.

Become a Home-Grown Hero!

The Mayor's Time Public Safety Academy (MTPSA) is a program designed to provide academic foundations and technical skills for an entry-level occupation into law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical services, and homeland or private security.

Succeed in careers with:

• law enforcement
• fire fighting
• emergency medical services
• corrections
• security

Practice through hands-on experience provided by some of the City’s finest officers and technicians. Upon graduation and completion of the program, you may receive 12 hours of credit towards the furthering of your education at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD). Learn the skills you need to become a “Home-Grown Hero” in three years by attending MTPSA.

For additional information and procedures, Program Enrollment, and Student Services, please contact the Career-Technical Centers located at:

Golightly Career-Technical Center
900 Dickerson
Detroit, Michigan 48215
(313) 822-8820

Randolph Career-Technical Center
17101 Hubbell
Detroit, Michigan 48235
(313) 494-7100