On April 26, 2007, USF Lakeland participated in the National “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work®” day. Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® connects what children learn at school with the actual working world. This national, public education program helps girls and boys across the nation discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life and encourages children to dream without gender limitations and to think imaginatively about their family, work and community lives.

After a several year hiatus, USFL revamped the program, which included a half-day of organized activities and classes for children ages 8 and 15. The programs included classes on goal setting, leadership and education, and a workshop on technology in the classroom. The official program concluded with a pizza lunch and presentation of participation certificates and gifts. We had 12 children of USFL employees and students participate and all had a wonderful time.

The date for next year’s “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work®” day is Thursday, April 24, 2008.