Trainings

Our free trainings support community-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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Goal Setting, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings October 21, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Learn how to set yourself up for success by creating goals to guide your work 

Asset Mapping, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings November 18, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Learn how to identify the right people and resources for your work

Building a Recruitment Plan, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings December 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET How to plan and time your outreach to engage the right people and resources

Building Coalitions, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings January 20, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET How to engage the right people and resources around a shared goal.

Accessibility and Inclusion, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings February 17, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET In this training, we'll offer guidance on how organizations can ensure that every unique individual feels welcomed and empowered to participate

The City's Annual Budget, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings March 17, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET 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

Government 102, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings April 21, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET "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."

Leading a Community Meeting, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings May 19, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET How to host a successful meeting and manage conflict. 

Telling Your Story Through Data, Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series CEO: CEA Trainings June 16, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET In this training, participants will learn about the importance of collecting data and how to effectively communicate data using narrative and visualization