The Emerging Neighborhood Leaders Academy is designed to help residents build knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in working with their neighbors to preserve and improve their neighborhood.

Together, we will explore the roles a neighborhood organization can play in the community, the history of our metropolitan government and how it works (and doesn't), how to organize and facilitate an effective neighborhood meeting, ways to create a community of engaged neighbors, and the many resources available to neighborhood groups.

COURSE OUTLINE
 

Session 1: The Role of a Neighborhood Organization and its Leaders
Session 2: An Introduction to Our Metropolitan Government 
Session 3: Best Practices for Working with Your Metro Council Member and Government Departments
Session 4: How to Organize and Facilitate a Neighborhood Meeting
Session 5: Strategies for Engaging Your Neighbors & Other Neighborhood Stakeholders
Session 6: More Great Resources for You and Your Neighborhood Organization

 

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PARTICIPATION

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This is a HYBRID COURSE with virtual and in-person participation available

COST

 

We charge a registration fee for this course. The fees are based on a sliding scale (you pay this highest amount you can afford).

• Full Rate ($100)

• Reduced Rate ($75)

• Significantly Reduced Rate ($50)

 

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you are committed to attending, we will work with you to make it happen.

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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED