Tampa City Council member Luis Viera: We must promote apprenticeships, skilled trades
In this guest column, Tampa City Council member Luis Viera says local government must promote apprenticeships and the skilled trades.
Luis Viera's Latest Articles
Commentary: On welcoming Afghan refugees to America
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, whose family immigrated to Florida from Cuba, urges the state and the Tampa Bay region to actively welcome Afghan refugees just as we have other immigrants throughout history.
Commentary: Autism awareness matters every month, not just in April
While the City of Tampa and other communities have made progress in solving equity issues facing people with Autism and other health challenges, we have a long way to go as a society. Read more in this Commentary by Luis Viera.
Commentary: Training, apprenticeships can help ensure economic security in Tampa Bay Area
More apprenticeships for young people in Florida construction and other trades are key to ending the high-school-to-prison pipeline while creating lifelong opportunities for economic security.
Why explore lynchings? Ignored history lingers like untreated wounds
Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera: "When it comes to our hurtful history, it is the duty of a good American to do three things in 2020.'' Learn more about what you can do.
