Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Want a behind the scenes, in-depth look at the breadth and depth of services provided by the City of Tallahassee? Register now to participate in the 2022 Neighborhood Leadership Academy.
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Applicants must be:
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident of the City of Tallahassee
- Willing to commit to one night per week for 10 weeks to participate (no session will be held the week of Thanksgiving)
The 2022 program begins Tuesday, September 20, and continues every Tuesday evening for 10 weeks (except for Nov. 8, Election Day - instead, the class will meet on Thursday, November 10 - and skipping the week of Thanksgiving). Sessions will be held from roughly 6:00 - 8:00pm both virtually and in-person at various locations. Activities will include tours of City facilities, active demonstrations, hands-on sessions and multi-media presentations.
The City of Tallahassee offers the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) to equip citizens with the knowledge, resources and networking capabilities to help them be effective neighborhood leaders. NLA is an instructional and interactive forum designed to empower citizens with specialized knowledge about how their local government operates and intends to engage community leaders to increase their understanding of city programs and processes, while promoting governmental transparency and civic engagement. Throughout the program, participants will have opportunities to ask questions and share ideas with City staff and best practices with one another.
2022 course agenda includes a focus on the following topics:
- Budgeting & Strategic Planning
- Emergency Preparation and Public Safety
- Economic Vitality and Development
- Community Engagement
Get involved! Register today for the 2022 Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Registration closes on September 2, 2022.
For more information about the NLA program, contact the Division of Neighborhood Affairs at 850-891-8795.
Testimonials
"I was really impressed with the City's Neighborhood Academy. The weekly sessions were extremely interesting and provided very meaningful and useful information. I've had the pleasure of participating in a variety of programs of this nature over the years, but NLA is without a doubt one of the best. I would strongly recommend that other Tallahassee residents participate to learn more about the City of Tallahassee." - Jake, former NLA participant
"Excellent! I've never known another city that is so open and welcoming to its customers. Every City representative showed a sincere interest in working with us and they were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Tally rocks!" - Phil, former NLA participant
"I really enjoyed learning about the different City departments and the services they provide to residents. I gained so much valuable knowledge, which I've also used to help many of my friends and neighbors when they have a question about the City." - Susan, former NLA participant