Purpose

To provide residents with a working knowledge of City Government and the essential skill sets to become effective neighborhood advocates and community leaders.

Objectives

• Educate non-traditional community leaders
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum on City services
• Promote civic engagement and residents’ roles in decision making processes
• Increase resident’s pride in their community and understanding for their City

Program Guidelines

• 18 week course that meets on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall or on-site location
• The Neighborhood Leadership Academy will enroll 55 participants
• More than four absences drops participant from program
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for program
• Participants may also be recommended for City boards and commissions
• Optional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through UTEP’s Professional and Educational Program

Selection Criteria

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a resident living within the El Paso City limits
• Must be a Non-Traditional leader (meaning a person who is not currently serving on a City board, commission or an elected office)
• Must complete the Neighborhood Leadership Academy application form for enrollment

Accepting NLA Applications From July 23 2011 to September 1 2011

• Program starts September 21, 2011 and ends February 29, 2012 with a 6-week winter holiday break
• NLA Program Information
• NLA Application – Due September 1, 2011

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For more information, please contact:

Neighborhood Services Division
2 Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
915-541-4377

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