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Trainings

Our free trainings support comunity-driven problem solving and equitable engagement.

The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series provides community members with the tools to create lasting positive change. The trainings encourage local problem-solving and prepare residents to become community leaders, organizers, and activists.

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Upcoming Trainings

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series, Building Coalitions January 15, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual Learn how to engage the right people and resources around a shared goal.

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learnings Series, Leading a Community Meeting February 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual How to host a successful meeting and manage conflict. 

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series, City's Annual Budget March 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual Learn about how the City’s Annual Budget works, where funds come from, and how decisions are made about how money is spent. This will be presented by the Education, Engagement, and Impact Unit within the City’s Budget Office

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series, Government 102 April 16, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual "Learn how the federal, state and local government works at this month's Civic Engagement Academy! This will be facilitated by our friends at the Committee of 70 and they'll give special attention to helping us become more informed leading up to the spring primaries and why our votes matter."

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series-Centering Accessibility and Inclusion May 21, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual In this training, we'll offer guidance on how organizations can ensure that every unique individual feels welcomed and empowered to participate.

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series-Community (Personal Story) June 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual In this training, participants will learn the value of telling stories and the impact stories have on the communities in which we live and for the people we serve.

Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series, Telling Your Story Through Data July 16, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Zoom-Virtual In this training, we'll discuss how we use quantitative and qualitative data to tell a story about the work we do.