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More than 150 kids participate in Take Your Child to Work Day

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Royce Ramos uses a Seminole Fire Rescue fire hose during the hose cone knockdown challenge assisted by Seminole Fire Rescue Firefighter Adel Diaz and Fire Rescue Lieutenant Elvis Hernandez at the Take Your Child to Work Day event.
Royce Ramos uses a Seminole Fire Rescue fire hose during the hose cone knockdown challenge assisted by Seminole Fire Rescue Firefighter Adel Diaz and Fire Rescue Lieutenant Elvis Hernandez at the Take Your Child to Work Day event. (Calvin Tiger)

HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s annual Take Your Child To Work Day took place again at tribal headquarters in Hollywood on April 24. The event was organized by the Human Resources Department.

Multiple departments collaborated and offered activities and presentations for more than 150 students from ages 6 to 18, many with parents who work in the headquarters building or elsewhere in the tribe.

Hali Garcia gives a culture presentation of tribal arts and crafts assisted by Ruby Billie, center, and Macy Williams, right, during the Take Your Child to Work Day event April 24 at tribal headquarters.
Hali Garcia gives a culture presentation of tribal arts and crafts assisted by Ruby Billie, center, and Macy Williams, right, during the Take Your Child to Work Day event April 24 at tribal headquarters. (Calvin Tiger)

Departments that participated included Human Resources, Public Works, Seminole Police, Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Culture, Education, Seminole Media Productions, Recreation, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, and Advocacy and Guardianship.

The students learned about the tribe through activities such as animal experience, story time, flute playing, “Tied by Trust” friendship bracelets, Minecraft voiceover, CPR education, fire extinguisher simulation, hose cone knockdown, augmented reality, cultural demonstrations, and DIY aromatherapy. Lunch was also provided for the students and staff.

“The Human Resources Department is proud to have hosted such a fun and meaningful experience and extend our gratitude to everyone that came out, giving of their time and talents. We look forward to continuing this tradition annually,” said Laurell Battiste, Human Resources’ special project coordinator.

Camila Pajon smiles while wearing a Seminole Fire Rescue firefighter’s jacket at Take Your Child to Work Day.
Camila Pajon smiles while wearing a Seminole Fire Rescue firefighter’s jacket at Take Your Child to Work Day. (Calvin Tiger)
From left to right, Vesper Sanders, Dahlia Sanders and Braxton Osceola-Heart work together at a beadwork table during the Take Your Child to Work Day event.
From left to right, Vesper Sanders, Dahlia Sanders and Braxton Osceola-Heart work together at a beadwork table during the Take Your Child to Work Day event. (Calvin Tiger)
Brothers Dylan Yousuf, left, and Aiden Yousuf enjoy holding a baby alligator during the Take Your Child to Work Day event.
Brothers Dylan Yousuf, left, and Aiden Yousuf enjoy holding a baby alligator during the Take Your Child to Work Day event. (Calvin Tiger)
Calvin Tiger
Calvin Tiger is an intern/reporter for the Seminole Tribune. He has worked with the Seminole Tribe of Florida since 2013. He has a passion for automotive journalism. Send him an email at calvintiger@semtribe.com or call him at (954) 985-5701, ext. 10739.
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