From now on, we're leveling the playing field.
The Skills Center Collaborative: free afterschool and limited Saturday activities for East Tampa youth, young adults and families.
What's included.
A network of organizations under one roof, working on the same kids' success.
Field trips and college tours
See campuses and places most kids only hear about.
College and career tours
Meet people doing the jobs, in the places they do them.
Visual and creative arts
Make things, and find out what you're good at.
Sports
Basketball, volleyball and more on three full courts.
Gaming and esports
The Skills Lab, run with High Point Gamer.
Coding
Real skills for real jobs.
Job development
Resumes, interviews and first jobs.
Personal academic support
Help with the class that's giving you trouble.
Built for East Tampa.
The Skills Center is creating a place where every young person has the opportunity to succeed; where essential skills are developed, positive relationships are grown and solutions to systemic challenges facing under-served youth are addressed.
Five core partner organizations share the building and the mission. list partners
Enroll in three steps.
- Tell us about your student.
- We call you to confirm a start date.
- Your student shows up. It's free.
Questions parents ask.
Is it really free?
Yes. Afterschool and limited Saturday activities in The Collab are free. Some sports training, camps and leagues have fees, and scholarships are available.
What ages?
Youth, young adults and families. confirm exact age range
What days and times?
Afterschool on weekdays and limited Saturdays. confirm hours
Is there transportation?
confirm
Where is it?
5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610, with on-site parking.