CobbWorksCobb County Fire P.R.E.P. Academy
The Cobb County Fire P.R.E.P. Academy (Prospective Recruit Education Program) is an engaging, hands-on training experience that prepares young adults for rewarding careers in fire services and emergency response.
Young adults preparing for careers in fire services and emergency response
From worksourcecobb.org/boss ↗About this program
Participants take part in classroom instruction, physical fitness training, and real-world skill development to build a strong foundation in fire safety, emergency medical response, teamwork, and leadership.
Through a unique partnership between the Cobb County School District's Work-Based Learning (WBL) program and WorkSource Cobb, students earn academic credit while gaining valuable paid work experience in the field of public safety—developing the knowledge, discipline, and confidence to become the next generation of fire service professionals.
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Who should someone contact for more information about the program?
For more information, please contact Pam Johnson at 770-528-2672.
How do students benefit from the partnership between the Cobb County School District's Work-Based Learning (WBL) program and WorkSource Cobb?
Students earn academic credit while gaining valuable paid work experience in the field of public safety.
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- Young adults preparing for careers in fire services and emergency response
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