Tampa, FL — [Sept. 2, 2025] — The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is deepening its commitment to the community through a new partnership with local nonprofits Project Focus and Focus Academy. Together, they will expand job training opportunities and hands-on experiences for students and young adults with developmental disabilities.

The initiative is designed to give transition-age students (18–22 years old) exposure to real-world job settings where they can develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Focus Academy’s transition program incorporates Community-Based Training (CBT) volunteer opportunities throughout Tampa Bay, and MOSI will now serve as one of the key training sites.

“We are thrilled for this opportunity so close to our campus,” said Elisabeth Radka, Head of Focus Schools. “Not only will our students gain valuable exposure to a new job setting, but the community will also get to experience the incredible talents, energy, and joy they bring with them.”

MOSI has been a Tampa Bay institution for decades, inspiring curiosity and innovation for families across the region. By opening its doors to Focus Academy students, the museum is extending its mission to foster inclusion and growth for all members of the community.

“Every person plays a vital role in the Tampa Bay ecosystem,” said John Graydon Smith, CEO, MOSI. “We are excited to welcome Focus students into the MOSI family and be part of their journey toward independence and workforce readiness.”

For Media Inquiries, contact:
Clayton Clemens
Project Focus – Executive Director
cclemens@projectfocususa.org
(267) 614-1063

About Project Focus: Project Focus supports education, life skills training, and workforce development to over 160 students and young adults with developmental disabilities across Tampa Bay. Through its programs, including Focus Academy, the Focus Forward Adult Day Training Program, Focus Workforce Readiness Program and the Focus Café, the nonprofit empowers students to achieve independence, build social connections, and engage with the broader community

Looking ahead, Project Focus is actively working toward the creation of a state-of-the-art campus. This inclusive environment will integrate current programs with a workforce training center and supported housing, offering spaces for commercial partners like markets and cafés. The new campus will reduce transportation barriers, providing easier access to essential services and enhancing students’ opportunities for job training and community involvement.

For more information, visit: https://www.projectfocusfoundation.org

About MOSI,  Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry: MOSI is Tampa Bay’s center of science and innovation, located in North Tampa at 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry, where the wonders of science come to life. We are a hands-on science center dedicated to interactive learning and playful exploration. With engaging permanent and rotating exhibits and out of this world programming, MOSI makes science and technology accessible to all. Come join us on a journey of discovery and unlock the mysteries of the world around us.

For more information, visit: www.mosi.org