Applications for the 2021 Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy
will be available June 18, 2021 through August 18, 2021.
City plans to host 2021 academy for Spanish speakers in a hybrid format
The City of Mountain View will hold a Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy beginning in September. Registration for the 2021 Academy is now open for Spanish-speaking Mountain View residents to participate in the free, eight-week-long program. The Academy is designed to improve participants’ understanding of local government and City services.
Through the program, participants are encouraged to increase their civic engagement, leadership and volunteerism in the community. The Academy also prepares individuals to serve on City Council advisory bodies and committees.
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La Ciudad en camino a ofrecer Academia para hispanohablantes de 2021 en formato híbrido
La ciudad de Mountain View ofrecerá la Academia de Liderazgo Cívico en español empezando en septiembre. La inscripción para la Academia de 2021 está ya abierta para todo hispanohablante residente en Mountain View que desee participar en el programa gratuito que durará ocho semanas. La Academia está diseñada para que los participantes mejoren la comprensión del gobierno local y de los servicios que la ciudad ofrece.
A través de este programa, se motiva a los asistentes a incrementar su compromiso cívico y de voluntariado en la comunidad. La Academia también prepara a los integrantes para servir en los distintos organismos y comités consultivos del Concejo de la Ciudad.
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Participants will have the opportunity to:
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Hours and location:
The 2021 Civic Leadership Academy will meet every Thursdays from 6:30—8:30 p.m., from September 16 through November 4. The sessions will alternate with some held in-person and others held virtually. Classes are free to the public. The space is limited to 17 participants.
More information:
This is the fourth year that the City is hosting the Academy. The program launched in 2017 with over 90 participants completing the program to date. Each session is led by staff from City departments and includes information on each department’s core service function, major activities, programs and project overview. The program also features interactive exercises and group discussion.
For more information, Nancy Ducos can be reached at 650-903-6145 or nancy.ducos@mountainview.gov .