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Know your city: Register now for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring session

Published on January 9, 2024

Citizens who want to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community should apply now for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2024 session.

An aerial photo of downtown Huntsville
Credit: GTEC/Marty Sellers

Presented by City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), the CEA is a free, six-week program that aims to empower and educate individuals on community involvement. The program combines both classroom and interactive instruction, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement.

“The Civic Engagement Academy is not just a program; it’s a pathway to creating positive change within our community,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. “We invite all eligible individuals who share our passion for community involvement to apply and join us on this transformative journey.”

The spring 2024 session kicks off with orientation on March 5, paving the way for an enlightening journey for the selected cohorts. Subsequent classes will be held on Tuesday from 5:30-8 p.m. Topics are as follows:

  • March 5: How Our City Operates
  • March 19: Our City Growing
  • March 26: Our City Safe, Secure & Responding
  • April 2: Our City at Work at City Hall
  • April 9: Our City Maintaining
  • April 16: Our City Engaging
  • April 23: Our Community Resources
  • April 30: Graduation

The CEA is open to the first 50 applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and either a resident, business owner or student in Huntsville or the surrounding area. The program is also open to aspiring or established local influencers with a genuine desire to enhance community involvement.

Selected participants are expected to commit to attending at least five out of six classes to successfully graduate from the program. The curriculum covers a range of topics designed to foster civic awareness and engagement, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact within the community.

Visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/CEA to learn more.

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