The CPFTA program fulfills two career education or elective credits that high school students need to graduate. Junior and senior students who are City of Chicago residents, progress seamlessly from high school directly into any City of College of Chicago to complete their degree.

This program involved hands-on classroom experience, fitness training, high school and college training, and students will have the opportunity to participate in paid summer internships between their junior and senior year, to promote a better understanding of all aspects of careers in public safety.

This is a two-year after-school program for students interested in pursuing a career in public safety. Students must attend CPFTA classes two days/week from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Chicago Police Academy or the Quinn Fire Academy.