A Florida university is building the next generation of intelligence professionals, one hands-on mission at a time
A Florida university is building the next generation of intelligence professionals, one hands-on mission at a time  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Oct 23 2025
Description: The University of South Florida is turning Tampa Bay into a national security talent hub. Through its Security Training Collaborative, students are gaining real-world experience with agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service—preparing for high-stakes roles in intelligence and defense. Here to explain how the program works and how it’s reshaping the pipeline to Washington is Managing Director of Security Management International, Luke Bencie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.