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Civic Engagement Academy
Inspiring positive change in Philadelphia's communities through training and skill development.
About
The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) is a free training program that 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.
Trainings for individuals
As an individual, you can access the workshops by attending the CEA Learning Series, which offers a different training each month.
Trainings for groups
Community groups, nonprofits, and City agencies may request trainings tailored to their needs.
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Room 1610 Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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(215) 686-2055
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Training topics
The CEA offers workshops on many subjects related to civic engagement. The current topics include:
- Asset mapping: How to identify resources that are relevant to your work.
- Building coalitions: How to bring together community assets and resources to organize around a shared goal.
- Building a recruitment plan: How to increase participant turnout through planning and benchmarking.
- Community meeting management: Tips for community meeting planning, recruitment, and outreach.
- Goal setting: Setting SMART goals and staying on track.
- Government 101: The basics of federal, state, and local government and why they all matter.
- Targeting and recruitment: How to use timing, community connections, and outreach to get the most out of your recruitment efforts.
- Volunteer management: How to keep volunteers invested and interested in returning.
