TBBJ: Editor’s picks: Five things that happened this week

(July 16, 2021) Career acceleration: The Pinellas Education Foundation has launched its Summer Career Acceleration Program with support from Bank of America. Thirty-four businesses, including Publix, Daystar Life Center and Pinellas County Government, will host more than 100 Pinellas County students for an eight-week work experience program where students will be trained in the functions of an entry-level position. SCAP is geared toward rising seniors in 17 high schools across Pinellas County. (Continue reading)